Job Description – Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Position Details

Job Title: Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Location: Kolkata

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 4–8 Years

Key Responsibilities

System Design & Development

- Develop complex PLC programs using Siemens platforms (TIA Portal / Step 7).
- Configure Siemens PLCs (S7-1200, S7-1500) and distributed I/O systems.
- Design and develop HMI systems (WinCC Comfort / Advanced).
- Develop SCADA applications and reporting structures.
- Perform hardware configuration, IO mapping, and network architecture design.
- Create modular, scalable, and structured control logic.

Industry 4.0 & Digital Integration

- Working Knowledge IIoT-based data acquisition solutions.
- Develop remote monitoring and production dashboards.
- Configure industrial communication protocols (PROFINET, Profibus, Modbus TCP, OPC UA).
- Enable cloud connectivity and data exchange for analytics platforms.
- Support smart factory initiatives and data-driven decision systems.

Project Execution & Commissioning

- Prepare Functional Design Specifications (FDS), IO lists, and control philosophies.
- Conduct FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test).
- Travel to customer sites for commissioning and startup activities.
- Perform on-site troubleshooting, loop checking, and system validation.
- Ensure project completion within timelines and technical scope.

Service & Technical Support

- Provide on-site and remote service support as required.
- Diagnose and rectify PLC/HMI/SCADA faults.
- Support system upgrades and modifications at existing installations.
- Maintain documentation for service reports and corrective actions.

Technical Leadership

- Review and optimize PLC/HMI/SCADA programs.




- Guide junior engineers on programming standards and best practices.
- Ensure cybersecurity and network reliability in automation systems.
- Maintain version control and proper documentation.

Quality & Safety Compliance

- Follow ISO standards and internal documentation procedures.
- Ensure compliance with industrial safety regulations during commissioning.
- Conduct risk assessments and validation testing.

Technical Expertise

- Advanced Siemens PLC programming (S7-1200, S7-1500)
- TIA Portal engineering
- WinCC (Comfort / Advanced / Qualified)
- Structured Text (ST), Ladder Logic (LAD), Function Block Diagram (FBD)
- Industrial networking (PROFINET, Profibus, Modbus TCP, OPC UA)
- VFD integration and motion control systems
- Control panel architecture and system design

Database/ Industry 4.0 Knowledge

- SQL/database fundamentals for data logging
- Remote monitoring systems

Tools

- Siemens TIA Portal
- Network diagnostic tools
- Multimeter and field testing instruments

Soft Skills

- Strong troubleshooting capability
- Technical leadership & mentoring
- Client communication and coordination
- Adaptability for site conditions
- Willingness to travel extensively

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Siemens PLC/SCADA programming
- Experience handling complete automation project lifecycle
- Proven commissioning and field service exposure

Willingness to travel frequently for site commissioning and service assignments.

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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