PLC Engineer

About Mubea We are a global player in the automotive supply industry with over 17,000 employees in 22 countries.Specialized in the development, manufacture and sales of technical products of the highest quality, specifically the areas of chassis, body, powertrain and industry. Being a lightweight construction specialist, we are one of the world’s leading manufactures with a strong emphasis on innovation and technology development.

Job Summary At the earliest possible date, we would like to strengthen at the Derventa site.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, program, modify, and maintain PLC software for automated production systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, automation, and control system issues to minimize production downtime.
• Commission and validate new production equipment and automation systems.
• Optimize machine performance by improving PLC logic, HMI interfaces, and control strategies.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities related to automation equipment.
• Integrate PLC systems with robots, vision systems, sensors, drives, and other industrial automation components.
• Diagnose communication issues involving industrial networks such as PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, or similar.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to improve manufacturing processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, electrical schematics, software backups, and change records.
• Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards, company procedures, and safety regulations.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance technicians and production personnel when required.
• Support installation, relocation, and modernization of manufacturing equipment.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in industrial automation, preferably within the automotive manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens S7/TIA Portal preferred; Allen-Bradley or Beckhoff experience is considered an advantage).
• Experience with HMI development and SCADA systems.
• Good understanding of industrial communication protocols.
• Knowledge of servo drives, frequency converters, sensors, actuators, and electrical control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience in machine commissioning and fault diagnosis.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to work in shifts and provide on-call support if required.

What we offer

In addition to forward-looking perspectives in our growing family company worldwide, Mubea provides the opportunity for continuous development, actively supporting your ideas and goals. Moreover, you can reply on a wide range of courses and seminars offered by our Mubea Academy. Take advantage of the diverse entry and career opportunities at Mubea and enhance our team!