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 in office 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

Benefits:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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