Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Role Summary

We’re seeking a hands-on Automation Engineer to program, commission, and support industrial control systems across customer sites. The ideal candidate has 2–3+ years of experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, or Mitsubishi Electric platforms, solid PLC/SCADA skills, and is flexible for site work and travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic and HMI/SCADA screens.

• Commission systems on-site: I/O checks, loop tuning, FAT/SAT, and start-up support.

• Integrate instruments, drives, and third-party equipment; diagnose field issues.

• Prepare technical documentation (FDS, FAT/SAT reports, as-built drawings).

• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards during design and commissioning.

• Provide end-user training and post-go-live support.

Desired Candidate Profile

Must-Have Qualifications

• B-Tech- Electrical and Electronics, Electrical or Instrumentation

• Experience: 2–3+ years in industrial automation.

• Platforms (at least one, ideally multiple):

  o Siemens (S7-300/400/1200/1500, TIA Portal/Step 7, WinCC)

  o Allen-Bradley/Rockwell (Compact/ControlLogix, Studio 5000/RSLogix, FactoryTalk View)

  o Schneider Electric (Modicon, EcoStruxure/Unity Pro, Citect/AVEVA)

  o Mitsubishi Electric (Q/iQ-R/FX series, GX Works, GOT HMI)

• Core Skills: PLC programming, SCADA/HMI configuration, panel/device troubleshooting, and instrumentation (sensors, transmitters, control valves, calibration, PID).

• Industrial Comms: PROFINET/PROFIBUS, EtherNet/IP, Modbus (RTU/TCP), OPC/OPC UA.

• Drives & Motion: VFDs/servos setup and commissioning.

• Documentation Tools: AutoCAD/EPLAN (reading & basic edits).

• Work Mode: Willingness to attend site works, overtime/weekends if required, and travel as needed.

• Education: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Electrical/Instrumentation/Mechatronics (or equivalent).

• Soft Skills: Strong troubleshooting, clear communication, and customer-facing professionalism.

• Nice to Have

  • Safety standards (IEC 61131-3, IEC 61511/61508), risk assessments.

  • Historians/MES/IIoT (Ignition, AVEVA, Kepware), SQL basics, scripting (Python/VB).

  • Experience in water/WTP/WWTP, FMCG, pharma, oil & gas, or manufacturing plants.

  • Valid driving license and passport for regional travel.

• Work Conditions

  • Field commissioning at customer sites; mix of office and on-site work.

  • PPE adherence and HSE compliance mandatory.