1. Position: Automation Engineer

Department: Industrial Automation / Software Development

Experience: 2–6 Years

Location: Hyderabad / Vizag (Travel to customer sites as required)

2. Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Automation Engineer to design, develop, test and commission industrial automation systems for manufacturing and process industries. The role involves PLC, HMI, SCADA programming, system integration, troubleshooting and on-site commissioning while ensuring timely project execution and customer satisfaction.

3. Key Responsibilities

- Develop PLC programs using Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1200, S7-1500, ET200SP), PCS7 (S7400-H) and other PLC platforms as required.
- Design and configure HMI applications using WinCC Comfort/Advanced and FactoryTalk View (ME/SE) where applicable.
- Develop and configure SCADA systems including WinCC V7/V8, PCS7 and other industrial SCADA platforms.
- Configure industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Profibus, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC UA and Ethernet/IP.
- Perform software FAT, SAT and on-site commissioning of automation systems.
- Integrate PLCs with VFDs, remote I/O, instruments and third-party devices.
- Diagnose and resolve hardware, software and communication issues during commissioning and production support.
- Prepare I/O lists, tag databases, alarm lists, cause-and-effect matrices and functional design documents.
- Co-ordinate with design and project management teams during project execution.
- Provide technical support to customers during installation, startup and service periods.
- Maintain project documentation, backups and software revision records.

4. Required Skills

- Siemens TIA Portal (V15–V20) & PCS7 V8,9,10.
- PLC Programming – Siemens S7-1200, S7-1500, ET200SP, S7400-H.
- WinCC Comfort, WinCC Professional, WinCC V7/V8 and PCS7.




- Industrial Networking – Profinet, Profibus, Modbus, OPC.
- VFD integration (ABB, Siemens, Danfoss, Schneider, etc.).
- Troubleshooting of PLC, HMI, SCADA and industrial Ethernet networks.
- Understanding of electrical control panels, MCCs, sensors, actuators and instrumentation.

5. Preferred Qualifications

- Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, or related field.
- Experience in process industries such as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Water Treatment, Oil & Gas or Manufacturing.
- Knowledge of redundant PLC/SCADA architecture and industrial cybersecurity is an advantage.

6. Soft Skills

- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Good communication and customer-handling abilities.
- Ability to work independently during site commissioning.
- Team player with good documentation and reporting skills.
- Willingness to travel to customer locations across India and overseas.

7. Key Deliverables:

Area

Deliverable

PLC Programming

Logic development, testing and debugging.

HMI/SCADA

Screen development, alarms, trends, recipes, reports.

Commissioning

FAT, SAT, Startup and production support.

Documentation

I/O lists, backups, manuals, functional design specification and as-built documents.

Customer Support

Service, Troubleshooting and training during project handover.

8. Good to Have Skills:

- Rockwell Studio 5000 / FactoryTalk View.
- Schneider EcoStruxure, Mitsubishi GX Works, Allen-Bradley PLCs.
- SQL database integration, OPC UA, MQTT and Industrial IoT.

Servo, motion control and robotics integration

Placement Charge: Nill Application: Interested candidates whose experience closely matches the above requirements may contact (phone hidden).

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹800,000.00 per year

Perks:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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