Industrial Automation-Rockwell & Others (Technical Lead)- 5A
Job Description
The Industrial Automation – Rockwell Technical Lead (Grade 5A) will lead the design, development, and delivery of Rockwell Automation–based industrial automation and MES solutions. This role combines strong hands‑on expertise with technical leadership, responsible for guiding project teams, ensuring solution quality, and enabling connected factory and Industry 4.0 initiatives across manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilitie
sTechnical Leadership & Solution Deliver
- yLead end‑to‑end delivery of Rockwell Automation–based automation and MES projects
- .Own solution design, technical decisions, and implementation approach for PLC/SCADA/MES systems
- .Provide technical guidance to engineers and senior engineers across project lifecycles
- .Ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, reliability, and security requirements
.Rockwell Automation Developmen
- tDesign and implement solutions using Allen‑Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix)
- .Work extensively with Studio 5000 for PLC programming and configuration
- .Configure and customize FactoryTalk View (SE/ME), alarms, and visualization layers
- .Implement data acquisition and historian solutions using FactoryTalk Historian or equivalent
.MES & Industrial Integratio
- nIntegrate Rockwell automation systems with MES, ERP, and enterprise applications
- .Implement communication using EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, and industrial protocols
- .Support MES functionalities such as production tracking, downtime, quality, and performance monitoring
- .Collaborate with IT, OT, and IoT teams to enable shop‑floor to cloud connectivity
.Quality, Commissioning & Suppor
- tLead system testing, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and go‑live activities
- .Troubleshoot complex automation, communication, and performance issues
- .Ensure adherence to coding standards, validation guidelines, and documentation practices
- .Support modernization and migration initiatives from legacy automation systems
.Stakeholder Collaboration & Mentorin
- gAct as the primary technical point of contact for project stakeholders and customers
- .Mentor and coach team members on Rockwell best practices and industrial automation concepts
- .Contribute to technical estimations, solutioning, and pre‑sales support when required
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Mandatory Skil
lsCore Rockwell Automation Skil
- lsStrong hands‑on experience with Rockwell Automation platform
- s.Expertise in Allen‑Bradley PLCs, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk View SE/M
- E.Experience with FactoryTalk Historian, alarms, and industrial data managemen
- t.Solid understanding of industrial control systems and commissioning activitie
s.MES & Integrati
- onExperience with MES system integration and shop‑floor connectivit
- y.Knowledge of OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, MQTT, and industrial network
- s.Experience integrating automation systems with ERP or enterprise platform
s.IoT & Modern Architectur
- esExposure to Industrial IoT (IIoT) and edge‑to‑cloud architecture
- s.Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure / AWS) for industrial integration use case
- s.Understanding of ISA‑95 / ISA‑88 standards and manufacturing processe
s.
Soft Ski
- llsStrong technical leadership with hands‑on problem‑solving abil
- ityEffective communication with customers and cross‑functional te
- amsMentoring and team‑enablement mind
- setAbility to balance delivery, quality, and timeli
nes
Preferred / Good to
- HaveRockwell Automation certificat
- ionsExperience in discrete or process manufacturing indust
- riesExposure to PlantPAx or large‑scale automation prog
- ramsBasic understanding of OT cybersecurity best pract
ices
