Position Title
Sr. engineer - PLC Design
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and technically solid PLC Design Architect – Industrial Automation to lead the architecture, design, development, and implementation of PLC-based automation systems for industrial automation, warehouse automation, material handling, and smart manufacturing projects.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in PLC programming, control system architecture, industrial communication networks, SCADA/HMI integration, and automation system commissioning. The role requires leading multidisciplinary automation projects and delivering reliable, scalable, and high-performance control solutions.
Key Responsibilities
PLC & Control System Architecture
- Lead PLC system architecture and control strategy development for:
- Conveyor systems
- ASRS (Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems)
- Robotics integration
- Sortation systems
- Warehouse automation systems
- Manufacturing automation lines
- Material handling systems
- Design modular, scalable, and maintainable PLC control architectures.




- Develop control philosophies, functional design specifications (FDS), IO architecture, and sequence logic.
- Define system interfaces between PLCs, SCADA, HMI, drives, sensors, robotics, WCS/WMS, and third-party equipment.

PLC Programming & Automation Development
- Develop and review PLC programs, HMI applications, and SCADA integration.
- Configure and integrate:
- Servo systems
- VFDs
- Safety PLCs
- Industrial instrumentation
- Barcode/RFID systems
- Ensure proper implementation of alarms, diagnostics, interlocks, and fail-safe logic.
- Support simulation, testing, debugging, and optimization of automation systems.

Industrial Networking & System Integration
- Design and manage industrial communication networks using:
- Profinet
- Ethernet/IP
- Modbus TCP/IP
- OPC UA
- Profibus
- Coordinate integration with MES, ERP, WMS, and WCS platforms.
- Ensure cybersecurity and reliability of industrial automatio

📌 Sr. Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Amara Raja Group
📍 Chennai