Sr. Automation Engineer Siemens (S7-400 / PCS 7)

Company: Avanceon
Location: Doha, Qatar
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Posted: Aug 18, 2026
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About the Role

We are hiring a Senior Automation Engineer with strong experience in Siemens S7-400 and PCS 7 to support major industrial and process-plant automation projects. The role involves gathering client requirements, preparing engineering documentation, developing PLC/SCADA applications, executing FAT/SAT, and leading commissioning and handover activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collect and document client requirements for process plant automation systems.
  • Prepare Functional Design Specifications, control philosophies, test procedures, and related engineering documents.
  • Develop PLC and SCADA applications using Siemens STEP 7, PCS 7, and WinCC.
  • Configure and troubleshoot communication networks (Profibus, Profinet, Industrial Ethernet).
  • Execute internal testing, FAT, SAT, and site commissioning activities.
  • Manage punch lists, resolve technical issues, and support smooth project handover to the client.
  • Work closely with internal and client teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering.
  • 5–9 years of proven experience in industrial automation with Siemens S7-400 and PCS 7.
  • Strong expertise in Siemens engineering tools (STEP 7, PCS 7, WinCC).
  • Solid understanding of process automation, control systems, and instrumentation.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Valid Qatar driving licence is an advantage.

Preferred Candidate

Professionals who are proactive, detail-oriented, and confident in leading the full lifecycle of automation projects—from requirement gathering to commissioning and handover.

About the Company

Name: Avanceon
Location: Dubai, UAE

Avanceon is the multinational Corporation which is a leading provider of automation, control systems integration, proprietary energy management solutions and support services. It has a strong market footprint through its offices in Dubai, Qatar, Saudi and Pakistan. Avanceon has been in the automation business for the last 24 years and has transformed into a 360-degree solution provider for automation, energy management, service and maintenance. Servicing clients over a span of two decades, Avanceon has completed several projects for major blue-chip companies enabling it to earn strong credentials, move up the learning curve and develop a diverse client base.

Avanceon drives Industry 4.0 solutions, smart factories, infinite capabilities of I4.0, IOT, and predictive analytics, it ensures that adoption is firmly embedded in concrete practices and support structures.

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