Company Description

The Averna experience

Averna delivers industry-leading test solutions and services for communications and electronics device makers worldwide, accelerating product development, quality and innovation:

• Be global@work: Serve international customers and collaborate with colleagues in Canada, Europe, the U.S., Mexico and Asia.
• Drive innovation@work: Participate in the development of market-leading high-tech products in the Automotive & Transportation, Electric Vehicles, Consumer Electronics, Industrials and Life Sciences.
• Develop your talent@work: Contribute to thrilling projects that will stretch your skills and talent to the maximum.
• Enjoy success@work: Be part of a fast-growing company with award-winning products and team.
• Share your passion@work: Meet passionate people, enjoy our modern environment and dynamic atmosphere.

Job Description

The Senior PLC Engineer position in a few words:

Mainly responsible for project PLC programming and optimization, automation system development, reporting to the Engineering Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design, programming and debugging of non-standard automated equipment in the field of consumer electronics, including PLC control systems, HMI interfaces and motion control modules.
• Customize solutions based on customer requirements to optimize equipment efficiency and stability (OEE≥85%).
• PLC Programming and Optimization
• Proficient in programming of mainstream PLC series such as Inovance and Omron (structured text/ladder diagram), and familiar with the IEC 61131-3 standard.
• Develop standardized functional modules to shorten the project cycle by 20% to 30% and support rapid equipment iteration.
• Cross-departmental collaboration and customer connection
• Collaborate with the mechanical and electrical teams to complete the integration of the entire machine and lead the FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Field Acceptance Test).
• Directly connect with European and American customers, participate in English technical meetings, and write technical documents in both Chinese and English (such as function manuals and test reports).
• Technical support and problem-solving
• Analyze the operation data of the equipment, quickly locate and solve on-site faults (MTTR≤4 hours).
• Provide after-sales technical support, optimize equipment maintenance strategies, and reduce downtime.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate in a few words:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or above, majoring in Electrical engineering, automation, mechatronics or related fields.
• Experience: More than 5 years of experience in PLC development in the non-standard automation field, having led at least 3 complete projects (preferred in the consumer electronics industry).
• Logical thinking, able to adapt to fast-paced work and business trips for projects.
• Technical requirements
• EtherCAT, Profinet and other industrial communication protocols.
• Proficient in Inovance and Omron PLC programming, and familiar with industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT and Profinet.
• Be familiar with the integrated application of machine vision (such as Keyence, Cognex) and servo systems (such as Yaskawa, Panasonic).
• Those who understand the integration of MES systems and have basic capabilities in industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are preferred.
• Language ability
• CET-6 or equivalent level in English, capable of conducting technical communication and document writing fluently (English project cases need to be provided).

Additional Information

What's in it for YOU

• A multinational high-tech work environment #LI-Onsite
• Team spirit, fun and passion for technology
• Development and training opportunities
• Attractive salary package including benefits
• We are a fair company

Averna is committed to employment equity and to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.