Automation & Control Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• PLC Programming: Siemens (TIA Portal), Rockwell (Studio 5000) – modular, scalable architecture
• Advanced Simulation: Factory I/O / Process Simulate / MATLAB-Simulink for logic validation
• Industrial Communication:
• Strong hands-on in OPC UA (critical requirement) – data modeling, namespace design, secure communication
• Profinet / Ethernet-IP / Modbus TCP
• SCADA/MES Integration:
• Interface design between PLC SCADA MES
• Tag structuring, data acquisition strategies
• Control System Design:
• Functional Design Specifications (FDS), IO list validation, cause-effect matrices
• Battery Manufacturing Exposure (preferred):
• Cell assembly, formation, pack assembly lines

• Program, configure, and commission PLCs (Siemens, AllenBradley, Mitsubishi)
• Must have experience in Ladder Logic and STL coding
• Develop and maintain PLC logic in multi-vendor environments
•  Implement and test Siemens Safety PLC systems
• Integrate robot safety systems (Safe Move, DCS, STO)
• Experience in Automotive BIW, Powertrain and Conveyor automation
• Configure and commission VFDs and Servo Drives (Siemens, SEW, ABB, Mitsubishi)
• Troubleshoot PLC Programs, electrical faults and automation failures
• Provide onsite technical support and coordinates with Line /OEM builder and training to plant operators
• Implement PLC–SCADA–MES integration architecture
• Work with industrial communication protocols: ProfNet, Profibus, TCP IP, Ether CAT, Ethernet/IP, CC-Link, IO-Link, OPC UA
• Configure OPC UA client/server and perform MES tag mapping
• Troubleshoot PLC programs, electrical faults, and automation failures
• Perform FAT, SAT, testing, simulation, and commissioning
• Handle MES integration, SQL/database connectivity, and performance issues
• Prepare documentation: FDS, IO List, Alarm List, Architecture diagrams, FAT/SAT reports
• Coordinate with vendors, internal teams, and stakeholders
• Provide onsite technical support and training to operators

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in Siemens S7 / TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley RS Logix, Compact Logix, Control Logix, Mitsubishi GX Works,
• Hands-on experience in HMI Scada Programming. Experience on FactoryTalk Optix, Factory Talk overview
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (MODBUS, Profinet, Ether CAT, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA)
• Experience in MES integration and OPC UA configuration
• Strong troubleshooting skills in PLC, drives, and automation systems
• Experience in FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities
• Bachelor’s/Diploma in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering

• Having plc HMI, servo VFD Programming experience in the automobile industry, specifically in , BIW, Powertrain, Material Handling system , Battery Line, and conveyor systems.

Good to Have:

• Experience in Ignition advanced modules (Perspective, Reporting)
• Exposure to battery manufacturing / process industry
• Knowledge of robot programming or DCS systems