Senior Engineer - Electrical Engineer

The Senior Engineer – PLC Programmer will be responsible for PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, machine automation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of industrial automation systems.

The role requires strong hands-on experience in PLC-based control systems, electrical automation, machine integration, and onsite commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

1. PLC Programming & Automation

• Develop, modify, debug, and maintain PLC programs for automated machines and industrial systems.
• Program PLCs using platforms such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley or equivalent.
• Develop machine sequences, interlocks, alarms, safety logic, and control algorithms.
• Integrate PLCs with sensors, actuators, VFDs, servo drives, robots, vision systems, and other automation equipment.
• Optimize existing PLC programs to improve machine performance, reliability, and cycle time.

2. HMI / SCADA Development

• Develop and modify HMI/SCADA screens, alarms, recipes, trends, and operator interfaces.
• Establish communication between PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, drives, and other industrial devices.
• Troubleshoot communication and networking issues involving industrial protocols such as PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, etc.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with at least one major PLC platform such as:
  • Siemens S7-1200 / S7-1500 / S7-300 / S7-400
  • Allen-Bradley ControlLogix / CompactLogix
• Knowledge of HMI and SCADA programming.
• Knowledge of VFDs, servo drives, motors, sensors, actuators, and industrial control panels.
• Good understanding of industrial communication protocols.
• Ability to read and understand electrical control drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of machine safety circuits, safety PLCs, emergency stops, safety relays, and interlocks.
• Basic understanding of industrial Ethernet and networking.
• Knowledge of robotics, motion control, or machine vision will be an advantage.

Educational Qualification

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Automation, or related engineering discipline.

Experience

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in PLC programming, industrial automation, machine commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in machine automation, manufacturing, automotive, packaging, material handling, or similar industrial environments preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Hands-on approach to troubleshooting.
• Ability to independently handle automation projects.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under project deadlines.
• Willingness to travel for machine commissioning and customer support.
• Strong ownership and accountability for assigned projects.