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Lead Engineer - Automation

ConfidentialChennai

30+ days ago

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Engineer - Automation with hands-on experience in PLC programming and HMI / SCADA development, particularly within the printing, packaging, and paper converting industries. You will be responsible for leading automation projects from software development through field commissioning, utilizing your expertise in B&R or Beckhoff systems, as well as scripting and web technologies to create robust and reliable control solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities :

Lead the design, development, and implementation of automation systems, from concept to field commissioning.
Program PLCs using B&R Automation Studio (Structured Text, Ladder, AS4.x) or Beckhoff TwinCAT .
Develop and customize HMI programs using mapp View (HTML5-based UI) or IGNITION SCADA Platforms .
Conduct machine assembly checkout, I / O verification, and field commissioning .
Integrate HMI / SCADA systems with IoT systems using protocols like OPC UA and MQTT .
Use GitHub for version control, issue tracking, and collaborative development.
Implement database integration using MS SQL Server for data logging, trends, alarms, and reporting.
Design PLC-HMI interfaces for control and visualization layers.
Configure alarms, historical logging, recipe systems, and report generation.
Perform code maintenance and version control for automation projects.

Skills Required :

Proficiency in PLC programming with either B&R or Beckhoff .

Mandatory experience in HMI development using B&R mapp View or IGNITION platform .

Strong hands-on experience in machine assembly checkout and field commissioning .

Mandatory experience with GitHub for version control, branching, and collaboration.

Familiarity with the Ignition SCADA platform and Python scripting for industrial applications is an added advantage.

Working knowledge of HTML / JavaScript for customizing HMI web interfaces is an added advantage.

Knowledge of MS SQL Server for database integration (queries, stored procedures) is an added advantage.

Experience with OPC servers, tag management, and data structure design .

Background in printing, packaging, and paper converting industries is a plus.

QUALIFICATION :

Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Skills Required

Plc Programming, Github, Python Scripting, Sql Server

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