System Engineer – Industrial Automation

08World · Bangalore, India

We're Hiring | System Engineer – Industrial AutomationExperience: 2–3 Years | Industrial Automation | Global Travel

Our client is an established Engineering & Industrial Technology Solutions organization supporting customers across automation, smart manufacturing, industrial digitalization, and engineering solutions.

We are looking for a System Engineer who can design, program, install, commission, test, and support industrial automation and control systems at customer locations.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on automation, PLC/SCADA programming, troubleshooting, system integration, and working directly with customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit customer sites to understand technical requirements and provide automation solutions.
• Design, develop, install, commission, and troubleshoot industrial control systems.
• Develop and modify PLC and SCADA programs based on project requirements.
• Configure and integrate automation systems and communication networks.
• Test automated systems for performance, safety, reliability, and functionality.
• Troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, communication, and system integration issues.
• Provide technical support to customers during installation and post-deployment.
• Prepare and maintain design documents, test plans, test cases, and technical documentation.
• Develop basic code and database objects based on documented technical designs.
• Work closely with engineering, project, and customer teams to ensure successful project execution.

⚙️ Technical Skills Required

PLC & Automation

• Hands-on experience with Siemens, Omron, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell or other industrial PLC platforms.
• Strong understanding of PLC programming using Ladder Logic, FBD, SCL/STL.
• Experience with SCADA systems, particularly Siemens WinCC and/or Ignition.

Ignition / SCADA Modules

Experience with modules such as:

• Web Browser
• Alarm Notification
• SQL Bridge
• Tag Historian
• Reporting

Industrial Communication

• Ethernet/IP
• PROFINET
• PROFIBUS
• Modbus
• Understanding of industrial communication topologies and their deployment at customer sites.

System Integration

• Exposure to OPC-based integration, including Kepware and Siemens OPC.
• Understanding of PLC–SCADA–database integration.

Programming / Database

• Working knowledge of SQL Server
• Exposure to Python scripting, Java, or VBA will be an advantage.

Education & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in Industrial Automation.
• Hands-on experience in PLC/SCADA programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, or system integration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Customer-facing attitude and ability to work effectively with different stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting project timelines.
• Willingness to work extended hours when required during project execution/commissioning.
• Willingness to travel globally based on business and project requirements.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience, current CTC, and industry standards.
• Work Location : Chennai