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
- 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.
- 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.
