# PLC Software Engineer

Responsibilities We are looking for a talented PLC Software Engineer with expertise in ABB PLCs to support the development and maintenance of automation systems for Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with ABB platforms and a strong understanding of crane control systems. Experience with other PLC systems such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Schneider Electric is highly valued. Key Elements of the Role: Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Design, program, and maintain ABB PLC-based control systems for STS cranes. Develop automation logic using ABB Automation Builder, Control Builder, and IEC 61131-3 languages. Integrate PLCs with HMI/SCADA systems for real-time monitoring and diagnostics. Troubleshoot and optimize control systems to ensure safe and efficient crane operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, mechanical, and software engineers. Support system commissioning, testing, and documentation at port terminals. Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations. Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance teams. Qualifications, Requirements a

- **Id**: 3762443
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/job/liebherr-group-plc-software-engineer>
- **Role**: Industrial Engineering
- **Role family**: Industrial Engineering
- **Seniority**: middle
- **Work mode**: on_site
- **Hiring geo confidence**: structured
- **Locations**: Killarney, Ireland
- **Countries**: IE
- **Hiring countries total**: 0
- **Experience years min**: 3
- **Visa sponsorship**: no
- **Relocation package**: no
- **Has equity**: no
- **Status**: live
- **First seen at**: 2026-11-04T18:59:30Z
- **Employer posted date**: 2026-11-04
- **Last verified at**: 2026-11-07T19:28:44Z
- **Board verified**: yes
- **Days open**: 3
- **Description format**: text
- **Description chars**: 3289
- **Description truncated**: no
- **Benefits**: Annual leave
- **Relocation offered**: no
- **Industries**: Aerospace Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery, Home Appliances

## Company

- **Id**: 44302
- **Name**: Liebherr Group
- **Domain**: liebherr.com
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/company/liebherr>
- **Size band**: 1001-5000
- **Is staffing agency**: no
- **Employer type**: direct
- **Is intermediary**: no
- **Ats vendor**: SuccessFactors

### Truth index

- **Grade**: A
- **Score**: 100
- **Open postings**: 32
- **Ghost share**: 0.031
- **Stale share**: 0
- **Repost share**: 0.063
- **Time to fill p50 days**: 19
- **Computed at**: 2026-11-07T05:47:08Z

## Trust

- **Level**: ok
- **Days open**: 3

## Requirements

- **Experience years min**: 3
- **Manages managers**: no
- **Security clearance**: no

### Education

- **Level**: bachelor
- **Optional**: no

## Lifecycle

- Event: open; At: 2026-11-04T18:59:30Z

## Liveness

- **Score**: 90
- **Band**: hot
- **Label**: Hiring now
- **P open**: 1
- **P active**: 0.903
- **P room**: 1
- **Age days**: 2
- **Expected fill days**: 19
- **Reasons**: conf:1, velocity, win:early, comp:brand
- **Computed at**: 2026-11-07T05:47:08Z

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