Engineer - Process Automation

Job Responsibilities

• Develop process automation software modules for steel rolling mills and processing lines for data acquisition, production reporting, quality reporting, and system integration.
• Design and develop HMI screens to display real-time data from machines and control systems used in steel rolling mills and processing lines.
• Enable data exchange between different systems using OPC, TCP/IP, and UDP protocols.
• Integrate SQL databases for storing and retrieving production and process data.
• Apply Industry 4.0 concepts such as data analytics and smart manufacturing to improve efficiency and enable predictive maintenance.
• Perform testing to demonstrate proper functionality and seamless integration with the overall process control system.
• Support site commissioning activities at steel plants; travel of approximately 30% may be required based on project needs.
• Generate supporting documentation as per team and customer requirements.
• Adhere to engineering best practices, design standards, and development processes. Suggest and implement improvements to processes and standards when appropriate.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary engineering team consisting of Level 1, Level 2, and field engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Experience: 04 years (including internships or academic projects) in software programming or automation-related development.

Technical Skills

• Programming knowledge in Python, SQL, C++, VB, .NET, or other object-oriented languages.
• Basic understanding of database concepts (SQL Server / Oracle).
• Knowledge of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for Web HMI development is an added advantage.
• Academic Performance: CGPA of 7.0 or above.

Essential Skills & Traits

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to dynamic project requirements.
• Willingness to travel for site commissioning on short notice.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office tools for documentation.
• Exposure to PLC programming or industrial automation concepts.
• Knowledge of metals industry processes (Hot/Cold Mill, Process Lines, Bar/Wire Rod Mills) is an advantage.
• Exposure to HMI tools such as Cimplicity, Proficy iFIX, or Wonderware InTouch.