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PLC & Automation Engineer - Americas

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Full time
Work from: 
China

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field., 2+ years of relevant work experience in commissioning software and client interaction., Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, Robots, and DCS’s is essential., Proficiency in Spanish and/or French is preferred..

Key responsibilities:

  • Commission software post-sale and serve as the primary contact for customers on-site.
  • Install and configure software, ensuring functionality and reliability for clients.
  • Train users and administrators on effective software utilization and provide ongoing support.
  • Act as a liaison between clients and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution and customer satisfaction.

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AMDT amdt.com/
51 - 200 Employees
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Job description

Role Overview
AMDT is the world's market leader for data management in highly automated industrial enterprises. We develop software to provide disaster recovery, version control, change detection and management for smart production machinery and other devices, used in the manufacturing and industrial sectors. The company has just launched its new platform octoplant, the next level of development of the versiondog and AutoSave solution, which currently is used by more than 2500 companies, including many of the world’s leading automotive, food, water, life science and mining companies. octoplant is a data management platform that provides a vendor independent and comprehensive view of all automation processes involving OT and IT. Users are protected against production downtime, data loss and experience significantly increased cyber security. AMDT is operating world-wide with sales offices in Germany, US and China and a partner network of more than 100 partners around the world.

The PLC & Automation Engineer plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer satisfaction by overseeing the implementation and ongoing support of our software solutions post-sale. This position entails configuring and deploying software, as well as integrating various automation systems to enhance client operations. Through effective user training and technical guidance, the engineer ensures clients maximize the value of our solutions. Furthermore, the PLC & Automation Engineer collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to navigate project developments and customize solutions that align with the unique requirements of each customer.
Your Tasks
  • Responsible for the commissioning of our software after the successful sale of our products, serving as the first contact for our customers on-site
  • Install and configure our standard software either on-site at the customer or remotely, ensuring functionality and reliability
  • Connect all common automation systems to our software system, facilitating seamless operations for our clients
  • Train and instruct administrators and users, ensuring they understand how to effectively utilize our software and systems
  • Provide ongoing support to users by addressing complex queries, analyzing errors, and collaborating with them to develop effective solutions and structures
  • Provide staff-level technical configuration and programming as required to meet specific customer needs
  • Serve in a project manager capacity through the management of the end-to-end system life cycle development of small to large-scale projects
  • Conduct user needs analysis and contribute to business systems design for major projects
  • Assist in developing client information management standards and evaluating technology trends
  • Act as a liaison between clients and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution and customer satisfaction
Your Profile
  • Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field
  • 2+ years of relevant work experience, with experience in commissioning software and working directly with clients
  • Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, and/or Emerson preferred
  • Hands-on experience working with PLCs, HMIs, Robots, and DCS’s is essential
  • Knowledge of networking concepts and technologies is a plus
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively
  • A detail-oriented approach to documentation and process management
  • Proven experience in customer service or client-facing roles, demonstrating the ability to manage relationships and address customer needs effectively
  • Flexibility and adaptability to change
  • A desire to learn and grow in the customer services field
  • Ability to travel up to 20%
Nice to have
  • Proficiency in Spanish and/or French is preferred
  • Customer-focused mindset with a high attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate effectively at different organizational levels
  • Strong critical thinking skills to make sound decisions
  • Proven time management and organizational capabilities
  • Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently
  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to tasks
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About us

AMDT is the global market and technology leader for versioning and backup solutions in industrial automation. With its octoplant software platform, the company secures the automation of production processes through strong end-point management, where it consistently records and monitors changes to configurations, programming and project statuses in production. This minimizes downtime, increases efficiency, quality and safety standards, and saves costs as well as resources. As a modular solution, octoplant can be linked to different automation technologies and devices, regardless of the manufacturer.

AMDT was formed in 2022 from the merger of the two established market leaders AUVESY GmbH and MDT Software Inc. The company is headquartered in Landau, Pfalz, Germany, with additional locations in the USA and China. The company works with more than 100 partners on all continents and serves over 3,000 customers worldwide

More information at: amdt.com 
 

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. AMDT maintains a drug-free workplace.

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Experience

Spoken language(s):
English
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Hard Skills

Automated Information SystemsEnd-User Training And SupportConfiguration ManagementSiemens Building Automation SystemsMicrosoft NetworkingCustomer CentricityHispanic And Latino Culture

Other Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Physical Flexibility
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