Siemens PLC / HMI Technical Lead

Job Title : Siemens PLC / HMI Technical Lead

Location : Pune

Experience : 6-9 years

Industry : Industrial Automation / Manufacturing / Engineering, Preferable Life science Industry.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead the design and development of PLC and HMI applications using Siemens S7-317-2 PN / DP, S7-315-2 DP, S7-317-2 DP, and S7-1214 CPUs.

Architect and implement HMI solutions using TP1500, TP700, TP900, and KP400 Comfort panels.

Define and enforce coding standards, documentation practices, and version control for automation projects.

Manage a team of automation engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams including electrical, mechanical, and process engineering.

Oversee system integration, FAT, commissioning, and troubleshooting at client sites.

Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry best practices.

Evaluate new technologies and tools to improve system performance and development efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related field.

6+ years of experience in Siemens PLC and HMI development.

Strong command of TIA Portal, STEP 7 (v5.x), and WinCC (Comfort / Advanced).

Expertise in industrial communication protocols (Profinet, Profibus, MPI, Ethernet / IP).

Proven experience in leading automation projects and teams.

Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

Strong documentation and communication abilities.

Knowledge of SCADA systems, OPC UA, MQTT, and Industry 4.0 concepts.

Familiarity with Agile project management and version control tools (e.g., Git, SVN).

Exposure to multi-vendor environments (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Schneider).