Automation Engineer

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

About the Role:

We are hiring an Automation Engineer to support automation design, programming, and commissioning for powder process and technology solutions. The role requires strong leadership, customer focus, and hands-on expertise in PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems. This position involves significant international travel for commissioning and client support (up to 50%).

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop Functional Specifications for automation projects.
• Design hardware and software architecture for control systems.
• Program PLC/HMI/SCADA systems and prepare detailed specifications.
• Perform hardware configuration, panel testing, software setup, and system integration.
• Execute, test, and validate automation systems.
• Prepare operating manuals and documentation.
• Deliver automation training to customer teams.
• Conduct onsite testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning (international travel required).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automation roles, preferably in an international environment.
• Strong understanding of food/dairy processing equipment; experience in powder handling preferred.
• Proficient with PLCs (Siemens or Rockwell), SCADA systems (Aveva, Ignition), and Microsoft SQL Server (stored procedures, reporting).
• Experience with MES systems, virtualization, and industrial network integration.
• Working knowledge of ISA-S88 and S95 is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Structured, independent work style with a results-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, improvement, and customer focus.