Key Responsibilities
1. Automation System Design & Implementation
Design and develop automation solutions using PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems
Prepare control philosophies, functional design specifications (FDS), and detailed engineering documents
Configure and program PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, etc.)
Develop HMI/SCADA screens for process visualization and control
2. Project Execution
Execute automation projects from concept to commissioning
Vendor coordination and review of engineering deliverables
Conduct FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test)
Ensure adherence to project schedules, quality, and safety standards
3. Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Provide support for existing automation systems
Diagnose and resolve PLC/DCS/SCADA-related issues
Perform periodic system health checks and preventive maintenance
Implement system upgrades and modifications
4. Process Optimization
Analyze process performance and implement automation improvements
Reduce downtime and increase plant efficiency through control strategies




Integrate advanced control techniques where applicable
5. Documentation & Compliance
Maintain technical documentation (loop diagrams, P&IDs;, IO lists)
Ensure compliance with industrial standards and safety regulations
Support audits and regulatory inspections
6. Safety & Cybersecurity
Implement safety interlocks and fail-secure mechanisms
Ensure secure industrial network architecture
Follow cybersecurity best practices for OT systems
Required Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
Strong experience in PLC/DCS/SCADA systems
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, OPC)
Hands-on programming experience (Ladder Logic, Function Block, SFC)
Understanding of instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, control valves)
Basic knowledge of electrical systems and panel design
Familiarity with MES/IIoT systems is an advantage
What's in it for me?
Lead high-impact automation projects that directly improve

📌 Manager Process Automation and IT (Kolkata)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Kolkata