Automation Engineer

APM Terminals

Opportunity

APM Terminals is a port infrastructure leader, uniquely positioned to help both shipping line and landside customers grow their business and achieve better supply chain efficiency, flexibility, and dependability.

Part of A.P. Moller-Maersk, we leverage more than 100 years of industry experience to design and build high-quality container terminals.

APM Terminals Med Port Tangier is one of the most technologically advanced, efficient, and safest terminals in the world. It’s ranked as a leading African port and amongst the world’s top 50 container ports worldwide. Located at Tangier Med 2 port complex, we have officially launched the operations on June the 28th, 2019, and we have been bringing experienced and young talents since 2016.

Joining us in lifting global trade, means being part of an exceptional field, where the right combination of experience, energy and ambition are given the opportunity to advance and develop throughout their careers!

Purpose

As an Automation Engineer in shift rotation, you will be a key contributor to TM2’s high performing Operations team, ensuring 24/7 operational excellence in a semi-automated container terminal environment. Your primary mission is to maintain the availability, reliability, and stability of the automation and control systems of our main assets—Quay Cranes, Automated Stacking Cranes, and Shuttle Carriers. Working from the Integrated Operations Center (IOC), you will collaborate closely with Asset Management (AM) and Information Technology (IT) teams, acting as a frontline responder in troubleshooting, coordination, and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Shift-Based Operational Support:

• Provide real-time automation support during shift hours within the IOC.
• Monitor system alarms, interfaces, and automated process flows for cranes and yard equipment.
• Lead Level 1 troubleshooting and escalate issues to L2/L3 where applicable.

System Availability & Incident Management:

• Detect, diagnose, and resolve control system anomalies, software faults, or 
• field issues.
• Support the terminal’s Incident Response Process, ensuring fast recovery with 
• minimal impact.

Coordination & Reporting:

• Ensure effective cross-functional communication during shifts (Operations, AM, 
• IT).
• Conduct thorough shift handovers with detailed reporting on incidents, 
• downtimes, and interventions.

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer:

• Maintain accurate shift logs and troubleshooting documentation.
• Support creation and update of system documentation including diagrams, 
• SOPs, and test protocols.

Who we are looking for

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electronics, Computer 
Science, or related fields. Equivalent experience may be considered.
 

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years in industrial automation systems support or control 
• system engineering.
• Hands-on experience with PLC/SCADA systems (Siemens S7, B&R, WinCC, 
• etc.).
   

Technical Skills:

• PLC programming (LAD, STL, SCL, FBD)
• SCADA/HMI (WinCC, Ignition, Factory Talk, Automation Studio).
• Drives and motion systems (Siemens Drives, Simotion).
• Communication protocols (Profinet, Profibus, CAN-Bus, TCP/IP, ASi, 
• Drive-Cliq).
• Control panel hardware design and IEC/CE standards knowledge

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Clear and structured communication—verbal and written (English required).
• High level of situational awareness in an automated operational environment.
• Team player with strong coordination and escalation discipline.
• Willingness to work in rotational shifts (24/7 operation)

You have been reading so far, we’re glad to see you are interested. If you could see yourself in this role and you are keen to be part of the journey to establish a world-class function at APM Terminals, we look forward to hearing from you!

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