This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Min Experience: 6 years
Location: Pune, Nashik
JobType: full-time
We are seeking an experienced
Control System Development – Team Lead
to oversee the design, development, and delivery of advanced controls software for PLC and other real-time controller platforms. In this role, you will guide a team of controls software engineers while collaborating closely with product management, application engineering, mechatronics R&D;, and customer service teams. The ideal candidate excels in technical leadership, system design, and delivering high-quality, well-documented software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support the development of controls software according to defined project plans and milestone timelines.
Co-develop iterative releases of control software products in alignment with product owners and technical stakeholders.
Oversee complex design, maintenance, testing, enhancement, and support tasks across multiple projects.
Review physical layouts to design and refine control system architectures.
Ensure delivery of clear, structured, and fully documented software aligned with best practices.
Develop tools that streamline testing, deployment, and validation of controls software.
Stabilize and upgrade existing systems for improved performance and reliability.
Lead module, subsystem, and system testing; support commissioning activities when required.
Prepare and maintain detailed documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and functional descriptions.




Provide accurate development estimates and validate technical specifications.
Present complex technical insights, findings, and design decisions to internal teams and stakeholders.
Contribute to developing and maintaining organizational software standards.
Train and mentor product champions and team members for efficient software deployment.
Key Relationships
Controls Software Development Teams
Project Management & Quality Assurance
Application Engineering
Mechatronics R&D;
Product Management
Customer Service
Knowledge, Experience & Competencies
Minimum
3 years of PLC programming
experience, ideally within material handling or intralogistics systems (conveyors, stacker cranes, pallet systems).
Minimum
1 year of hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal
.
Robust understanding of industrial communication networks (Profinet, Profibus, ASi).
Experience with high-level programming languages such as
C, C++, Visual Basic, or Java
.
Knowledge of automated scripting and testing frameworks (preferred).
Exposure to Agile development methodologies (preferred).
Experience with HMI/SCADA tools such as Iconics, Wonderware, RSView, WinCC, or Citect (preferred).
Bachelor's degree in
Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, or E&TC; Engineering
.
Strong leadership abilities with a track record of mentoring or leading teams.
Skills
Siemens TIA Portal · PLC Programming · Material Handling · Intralogistics Systems · C++ · C · Java · Team Leadership

📌 Control System Development - Team Lead (Maharashtra)
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📍 Maharashtra