The PLC/SCADA Integration & Commissioning Engineer supports paint shop automation by defining, validating, and commissioning interfaces and data exchange between PLC-based equipment and the SCADA system. This role works closely with paint shop planning, shopfloor IT, equipment suppliers, and operations/maintenance teams to ensure reliable line tracking, material flow control, quality data capture, and complete technical documentation through startup and acceptance testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with paint shop planning and shopfloor IT to drive automation topics requiring PLC/SCADA support.
• Clarify and document paint shop automation use cases with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Define and align data exchange, telegram structures, and material-flow control concepts (including rework area ntegration and automated guided vehicles where applicable).
• Support definition and alignment of automation system procedures (e.g., paint mixing, paint application) and related controls.
• Define and align quality data to be collected by SCADA from automation equipment.
• Define and align conveyor/line tracking requirements (PLC hardware/software and interface to SCADA).
• Ensure proper technical documentation is created, collected, verified, and maintained.

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting PLC/SCADA  integration and commissioning in an industrial manufacturing environment (automotive paint shop experience preferred).
• Working knowledge of Siemens PLC  ecosystems (STEP 7 Classic and/or TIA Portal) and WinCC (Flex and/or TIA).
• Ability to interpret and validate  automation documentation (EPLAN, P&IDs, HMI screens, system layouts)  and support acceptance testing.
• Understanding of industrial networking and  communications (e.g., Profinet, Ethernet, OPC UA).
• Experience defining/validating data  interfaces and production/quality data collection concepts.
• Strong collaboration skills with  suppliers, IT, production, and maintenance stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with VASS/VASS6 (or similar telegram-based interface standards) and conveyor/line tracking implementations.
• Exposure to SCADA platforms such as Legato Sapient (Germanedge) or comparable systems.
• Knowledge of Volkswagen (or comparable OEM) concepts/specifications for electrical equipment in paint shops and conveyor systems.
• Familiarity with project documentation tools (e.g., ProjectWise), CAD viewers (e.g., MicroStation), and requirements tracking (e.g., Jira).
• Knowledge of external standards and guidelines (DIN, machinery directive, fire protection) and occupational health & safety requirements applicable to U.S. industrial sites.
• German language proficiency.