Siemens WinCC TIA Programmer

Company Description

A US-based corporation specializing in individual machine control and plant-wide automation solutions using Siemens and Rockwell PLCs and HMI systems. The company supports projects across design, programming, implementation, and start-up for both discrete machines and complex process control systems. The organization focuses on structured PLC and HMI programming environments such as Siemens STEP 7, STEP 5, WinCC, and Rockwell/Allen-Bradley RSLogix, RSView SE, and RSView 32. With more than 50 years of on-staff automation experience, the company delivers comprehensive, integrated solutions tailored to modern industrial automation needs. The company is committed to providing the right technical solution to meet each client's requirements.

About the role

This is a full-time, on-site Siemens WinCC TIA Programmer role. The programmer will develop, configure, and maintain Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC-based PLC and HMI applications for machine control and plant-wide automation projects. Daily activities include writing and testing PLC logic, designing HMI screens, integrating field devices, troubleshooting control systems, and supporting commissioning and start-up at customer facilities. The role involves collaborating with engineers and project managers to gather requirements, prepare documentation, and ensure solutions meet performance, safety, and quality standards. The programmer will also participate in system upgrades, optimization, and ongoing technical support for installed systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and maintain Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC-based PLC and HMI applications for machine control and plant-wide automation projects.
• Write and test PLC logic.
• Design HMI screens.
• Integrate field devices.
• Troubleshoot control systems.
• Support commissioning and start-up at customer facilities.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to gather requirements, prepare documentation, and ensure solutions meet performance, safety, and quality standards.
• Participate in system upgrades, optimization, and ongoing technical support for installed systems.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal, WinCC, and STEP 7 for PLC and HMI programming, including configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation systems, field devices (sensors, drives, actuators), and control panel hardware integration.
• Ability to interpret and work from electrical schematics, P&IDs, and functional specifications, translating them into robust control logic.
• Experience with commissioning and start-up of automation projects, including on-site testing, tuning, and issue resolution.
• Solid understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols (e.g., Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP) and system integration practices.
• Familiarity with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms (RSLogix, RSView) is beneficial for multi-platform environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for documentation, client interaction, and collaborative project work.
• Relevant technical degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.