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