PLC Programmer / Automation Engineer (CODESYS Expert)
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LocationRas Al-Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedMay 11, 2026 · 6mo ago
Verified live1d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
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Highly technical PLC Programmer / Automation Engineer with strong expertise in CODESYS-based development environments
Experienced in IEC 61131-3 programming
Experienced in real-time control systems
Experienced in industrial communication protocols
Ability to design scalable and modular automation architectures
CODESYS V3.x
Function Blocks, Functions, Programs
Library creation and management
GVL and persistent variables
Pointers and memory handling
State machine design
CODESYS Visualization
SoftPLC environments
Modbus RTU
Modbus TCP/IP
CAN Bus / CANopen
OPC UA
MQTT
Linux-based systems
REST APIs (HTTP/HTTPS, JSON/XML)
TCP/IP, sockets, serial communication
IoT and edge devices
Strong debugging skills
Clean and modular coding practices
Good documentation
Team collaboration
Industrial cybersecurity knowledge
Docker (bonus)
Real-time control and PID tuning
Marine or yacht automation experience
Skills
CODESYS V3.x
IEC 61131-3
Modbus RTU
Modbus TCP/IP
CAN Bus
CANopen
OPC UA
MQTT
Linux
REST APIs
TCP/IP
Docker
PID
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k)
About the role
We are looking for a highly technical PLC Programmer / Automation Engineer with strong expertise in CODESYS-based development environments. The candidate must be experienced in IEC 61131-3 programming, real-time control systems, and industrial communication protocols, with the ability to design scalable and modular automation architectures.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop, test, and maintain PLC applications using CODESYS V3.x platform
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Design software architecture using FB, FBD, ST, LD, and SFC
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Create reusable and modular CODESYS libraries and custom function blocks
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Implement OOP concepts (interfaces, inheritance, encapsulation)
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Configure task scheduling and real-time execution
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Perform I/O mapping and device configuration
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Debug using monitoring, breakpoints, and trace tools
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Manage version control and libraries
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Integrate systems via APIs and industrial protocols
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Support commissioning and troubleshooting
Required Skills & Technical Expertise
CODESYS (Mandatory):
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CODESYS V3.x
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Function Blocks, Functions, Programs
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Library creation and management
•
GVL and persistent variables
•
Pointers and memory handling
•
State machine design
•
CODESYS Visualization
•
SoftPLC environments
Requirements
Industrial Communication Protocols:
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Modbus RTU
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Modbus TCP/IP
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CAN Bus / CANopen
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OPC UA
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MQTT
Systems & Integration:
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Linux-based systems
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REST APIs (HTTP/HTTPS, JSON/XML)
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TCP/IP, sockets, serial communication
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IoT and edge devices
Nice to have
Preferred Qualifications
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Industrial cybersecurity knowledge
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Docker (bonus)
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Real-time control and PID tuning
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Marine or yacht automation experience
Soft Skills
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Strong debugging skills
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Clean and modular coding practices
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Good documentation
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Team collaboration
Hiring process
Benefits
What We Offer:
· Competitive salary and benefits package
· Opportunity to work on innovative and sustainable projects
· Supportive and growth-oriented work environment
· Exposure to international standards and advanced technologies