Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment Engineering

About the role

Design, develop, test, integrate, deploy, and support PLC/HMI and equipment software for manufacturing equipment and automation projects. Lead software projects from requirements definition through development, validation, production deployment, and technical handover, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, quality, and performance requirements. Develop reliable, maintainable, scalable, and standardized software solutions using software engineering best practices, reusable components, technical documentation, and revision control.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, integrate, deploy, and support PLC/HMI and equipment software for manufacturing equipment and automation projects
• Lead software projects from requirements definition through development, validation, production deployment, and technical handover
• Develop reliable, maintainable, scalable, and standardized software solutions using software engineering best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and equipment suppliers to define requirements, integrate systems, assess technical risks, and implement effective solutions
• Review software designs and control logic, provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer
• Support complex software and control-system issues when required
• Develop and implement innovative solutions using automation, data analytics, IoT, AI/ML, Computer Vision and digital technologies
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, yield, productivity, cycle time, OEE, equipment availability, downtime, labor efficiency, and operational efficiency
• Validate results, apply structured problem-solving methods, standardize successful solutions for replication
• Scale solutions across applicable equipment and production lines

About you

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics/Automation Engineering, or a related technical field
• At least 3 years experience in Manufacturing process
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment
• Strong hands-on experience with PLC/HMI programming and manufacturing automation systems
• Familiarity with automation concepts and control systems
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 concepts
• Knowledge of HDD Process & Technology, HDD Quality Management, ESD & Contamination
• Proficiency in PLC/HMI programming
• Knowledge of Programming C#, C++, Python, AI, Computer Vision, Image Processing, Machine Learning technologies and web applications
• Data analysis skills (Excel, basic statistics)
• Good level of English proficiency (Speaking/Written)