Responsibilities

- 1. Solid experience working in industrial automation and controls or a similar technical discipline.
- 2. Participate in technical meetings with customers and suppliers to understand the scope of work, project deadlines, planning, and execution.
- 3. Interpret project requirements based on internal specifications, customer specifications, and knowledge of product applications.
- 4. Conduct detailed field surveys to assess interfaces between recent and existing systems.
- 5. Study, interpret, execute, and modify electrical schematics developed using EPLAN AutoCAD based on IEC, NFPA standards.
- 6. Good understanding of industrial automation protocols such as Modbus, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, and ProfiNet.
- 7. Perform I/O checking based on PLC Input/Output lists generated as per electrical drawings.
- 8. Perform program modifications on PLC software using IEC 61131-3 programming languages (Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, Instruction List, Sequential Function Chart).
- 9. Design, tag, and test automation mimics on HMI / SCADA packages.
- 10. Perform on-site installation, validation, and commissioning of AC/DC drives.
- 11. Configure equipment (PC, VMs, switch, firewall, PLCs, HMIs, CCTV, and supervision stations) for various projects.
- 12. Write technical notes for correcting PLC programs, HMI/SCADA screens, electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic schematics, and systems.
- 13. Work with the design office to produce equipment drawings, electrical wiring diagrams, cable interconnection drawings, and interface schedules.
- 14.



Provide technical training to customers and employees when required.
- 15. Support commissioning (off-site/on-site) for automation projects.
- 16. Interface with cross-functional work teams such as field applications, customer support/services, product management, manufacturing, and marketing/sales.
- 17. Carry out tasks within the agreed time and cost.
- 18. Develop service technical documentation and operating manuals. Timely complete and submit all required paperwork.
- 19. Communicate with customers to ensure satisfaction and implement necessary corrective actions.
- 20. Handle mechanical elements like installation, alignment, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

Qualifications

- - Bachelor s degree in EEE, EIE, or ECE from a reputed institute.
- - Minimum of 10+ years of experience.
- - Fluency in English to join an international project team.
- - Willingness for short and medium-term national and international travel based on project requirements
- - Experience in PLC programming and HMI development for industrial projects (Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi Beckhoff).
- - Hands-on experience in DC Drives / LV AC Drives (Siemens, Rockwell ABB).
- - Hands-on experience in electrical wiring and pneumatic connection installation.
- - Experience in extrusion, calendar, curing, and TBM operations of the Tyre industry will be an added advantage.

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📌 Sr Automation Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Metis Engineering Services
📍 Chennai