PLC Programmer / Automation Engineer
Sunreef Yachts
PLC Programmer / Automation Engineer
Sunreef Yachts
Builds custom luxury catamarans and yachts
Sunreef Yachts · Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-11
Workplace: on_site
Department: Engineering
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
- Develop, test, and maintain PLC applications using CODESYS V3.x platform
- Design software architecture using FB, FBD, ST, LD, and SFC
- Create reusable and modular CODESYS libraries and custom function blocks
- Implement OOP concepts (interfaces, inheritance, encapsulation)
- Configure task scheduling and real-time execution
- Perform I/O mapping and device configuration
- Debug using monitoring, breakpoints, and trace tools
- Manage version control and libraries
- Integrate systems via APIs and industrial protocols
- Support commissioning and troubleshooting
Required Skills & Technical Expertise
CODESYS (Mandatory):
- 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
Industrial Communication Protocols:
- Modbus RTU
- Modbus TCP/IP
- CAN Bus / CANopen
- OPC UA
- MQTT
Systems & Integration:
- Linux-based systems
- REST APIs (HTTP/HTTPS, JSON/XML)
- TCP/IP, sockets, serial communication
- IoT and edge devices
Preferred Qualifications
- Industrial cybersecurity knowledge
- Docker (bonus)
- Real-time control and PID tuning
- Marine or yacht automation experience
Soft Skills
- Strong debugging skills
- Clean and modular coding practices
- Good documentation
- Team collaboration
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· 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
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Builds custom luxury catamarans and yachts
Sunreef Yachts designs and builds luxury sailing catamarans, motor yachts and multihull superyachts for private owners around the world. Its boats use two or more hulls to create wide living areas, with layouts and interiors tailored to each customer's plans for private cruising or charter use. The range spans sailing vessels and power models, including Eco catamarans designed for electric cruising and the ULTIMA line of performance boats. The business earns revenue from yacht construction, with owners working with its designers to choose the arrangement and finishes of their vessels. Founded in 2002, Sunreef Yachts is headquartered in Gdansk, Poland.
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