Work Schedule Standard Mon-Fri Environmental Conditions Office Senior Automation Engineer - Software Location Hyderabad India Division Chemical Analysis Division Reports To Senior Manager CAD Projects Do you have a passion for cutting-edge ideas and ground-breaking discoveries With over 1 billion invested annually in R D at Thermo Fisher Scientific you ll help solve some of the world s toughest challenges from giving cancer patients hope ensuring safe drinking water and supporting law enforcement through forensics We empower our teams to put science into meaningful action and provide the autonomy resources and tools needed to take science a step beyond Chemical Analysis Division The Chemical Analysis Division provides a broad mix of analytical instruments and services across diverse markets including Safety Security Environmental Food Safety Life Sciences Medical Energy and Minerals Mining Our instruments are deployed globally in the field and on the line in dynamic environments where customers depend on quality reliability and ease of use With more than 2 000 colleagues worldwide we deliver solutions that enable confident on-the-spot decision-making How You Will Make an Impact As an Automation Engineer you will play a hands-on role in enabling our analytical instruments including FTIR Raman and radiation-based systems to integrate seamlessly into automated workflows used in laboratories pilot plants and full-scale manufacturing environments Working from an established automation roadmap you will focus on technical implementation integration and prototyping rather than strategy development You will collaborate with electrical mechanical software and scientific teams across Europe India China and the US to implement automation capabilities that support early customer pilots demonstrations and internal development activities Your work will directly help accelerate automation adoption across product lines and enable scalable reliable instrument connectivity Key Responsibilities Implement and test instrument automation integrations following defined specifications and communication standards Configure connectivity using OPC UA MQTT Modbus REST APIs or other common industrial protocols Build automation demos prototypes and pilot systems involving instruments robotics sensors and digital tools Develop reusable scripts templates and configuration packages that support consistent automation integration across product lines Collaborate with internal automation teams e g Spinnaker AMRs FastTrak to assemble and validate end-to-end automated workflows Troubleshoot hardware software integration issues and document repeatable processes for broader engineering use Support sales field teams and applications engineers by preparing demo systems and technical enablement materials Provide input on how instruments could be easier to automate without owning strategic roadmap decisions Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Engineering Computer Science Automation or related field 3-6 years of experience in automation engineering robotics integration industrial controls or lab automation Hands-on experience working with instruments sensors PLCs or robotic systems Practical experience with OPC UA MQTT Modbus REST APIs or similar connectivity standards Familiarity with SCADA DCS platforms DeltaV Rockwell Siemens Ignition or workflow tools LIMS Momentum is a plus Strong troubleshooting documentation and cross-functional collaboration skills Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary matrixed environment Knowledge Skills and Abilities Experience with Agile and or Waterfall development methodologies Strong written and verbal communication skills Understanding of ISA-88 95 models and integration principles Familiarity with Jira Confluence GitHub or similar tools Curiosity problem-solving mindset and enthusiasm for practical engineering work Strong teamwork and project management skills with the ability to lead portions of integration efforts What You ll Deliver Working tested instrument automation integrations aligned with Thermo Fisher automation standards Demo systems and prototypes that help internal teams and customers visualize automation capabilities Reusable scripts configurations and documentation supporting Modbus OPC UA MQTT and REST integrations Practical insights that help evolve our automation framework and future instrument designs Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer Watch as our colleagues explain As one team of 100 000 colleagues we share a common set of values - 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