Automation Control Engineer

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Job Description: Automation & Control Engineer What you’ll do 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, Allen‑Bradley, 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 Good to Have: - Experience in Ignition advanced modules (Perspective, Reporting) - Exposure to battery manufacturing / process industry - Knowledge of robot programming or DCS systems Experience: - Experience in Industrial Automation- PLC, SCADA, HMI, Drives Location: Sanand - Flexible for site travel