Software Lead - Machine Automation

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, test, and commission PLC and
• Understand machine functionality and develop reliable, scalable, and maintainable automation solutions.
• Design, configure, and troubleshoot industrial communication networks and machine architectures.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and machine operation.
• Perform software reviews, debugging, offline simulation, and validation before machine deployment.
• Integrate PLCs, HMIs, IPCs, robots, vision systems, scanners, drives, and field devices into complete automation solutions.
• Configure, commission, and optimize servo systems, stepper motors, VFDs, and motion control applications.
• Integrate industrial robots into automated manufacturing systems, including communication with PLCs and peripheral equipment.
• Configure and tune sensors, vision systems, barcode/RFID scanners, safety devices, and machine interfaces.
• Perform machine installation, startup, commissioning, Site Acceptance Test (SAT), and customer handover.
• Troubleshoot automation, electrical, networking, and machine issues to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Design, Vision, Robots, Quality, and Project teams throughout project execution.
• Prepare project schedules and ensure timely completion of installation and commissioning activities.
• Maintain software backups, version control, commissioning reports, and technical documentation.
• Support customer production during machine ramp-up and resolve field issues effectively.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and engineering best practices.
• Provide technical support across all three shifts whenever required.
• Travel within India and internationally for machine installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer support.

Preferred candidate profile

PLC Programming

Hands-on programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting experience with one or more of the following platforms:

• Siemens
• Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)
• Omron
• Mitsubishi

PC-Based Automation

Experience with industrial PC (IPC)-based automation and real-time control platforms such as:

• Beckhoff TwinCAT
• CODESYS
• B&R Automation Studio
• Other IEC 61131-3 compliant automation platforms

HMI & SCADA

• HMI development and visualization
• SCADA integration
• Recipe management
• Alarm management
• Data logging

Industrial Communication Networks

Good understanding of industrial communication protocols including:

• Profinet
• Ethernet/IP
• EtherCAT
• Profibus
• Modbus TCP/RTU
• CC-Link
• OPC UA (preferred)

Motion Control

Hands-on experience with:

• Servo drives and motors
• Stepper motor systems
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Electronic camming
• Motion synchronization
• Position control applications

Industrial Robot Integration

Experience in integrating industrial robots with automated production systems.

Preferred exposure to one or more robot platforms:

• ABB
• FANUC
• KUKA
• Yaskawa
• Universal Robots (UR)
• Epson
• Mitsubishi

Responsibilities include:

• Robot programming and commissioning
• PLC-robot communication
• Safety integration
• Robot calibration and TCP setup
• Cycle time optimization
• Integration with vision systems and peripheral equipment

Machine Integration

Hands-on experience integrating:

• Vision systems
• Barcode/RFID scanners
• Sensors
• Pneumatic systems
• Safety PLCs and safety devices
• Electrical control panels
• I/O systems

Engineering Skills

• Read and interpret electrical schematics and control panel drawings.
• Strong machine troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience in software simulation, machine commissioning, FAT, and SAT.
• Knowledge of machine safety standards and industrial automation best practices.