Automation Engineer

Pi Square Technologies · Gujarat, India

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Automation & Control Systems Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and commission industrial automation solutions for large-scale manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in PLC programming, SCADA/MES integration, OPC UA standards, industrial communication networks, and commissioning activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs using Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT, and Mitsubishi GX Works.

• Review Functional Design Specifications (FDS), control philosophies, and automation architectures.

• Design and implement PLC-SCADA-MES integrations and data exchange interfaces.

• Develop and validate OPC UA Information Models and NodeSets.

• Configure industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, MQTT, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA.

• Execute FAT, SAT, commissioning, IQ/OQ, and system validation activities.

• Support machine safety reviews, risk assessments, and safety PLC validation.

• Collaborate with OEMs, suppliers, process engineering, MES/SCADA teams, and manufacturing operations.

Mandatory Skills

• Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1500/S7-1200)

• Beckhoff TwinCAT 3

• Mitsubishi GX Works

• PLC Programming (Structured Text, Ladder, FBD)

• OPC UA Information Modeling & NodeSet Generation

• SCADA/MES Integration

• Industrial Networks: Profinet, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, MQTT, Modbus TCP

• FAT, SAT & Commissioning Experience

• Functional Safety (IEC 13849, IEC 61508)

Preferred Skills

• Ignition SCADA

• Python & SQL

• REST API Integration

• Robotics Integration (KUKA/FANUC/Stäubli)

• Battery Manufacturing or Automotive Industry Experience

• Industrial Cybersecurity & IT/OT Integration

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Automation, Control Systems, or Mechatronics.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in industrial automation and control systems engineering.