Automation Consultant

Requirements and Responsibilities

• Candidates should possess skills in PLC Programming, SCADA, MES and Automation to design and optimize manufacturing workflows.
• Candidates should possess Consulting and Project Management skills to lead client engagements and deliver solutions on time and within scope.
• Candidates should possess PLC Programming (Allen-Bradley) experience to evaluate, specify, and troubleshoot PLCs and connected vision/torque systems.
• Familiarity with MES platforms, industrial control systems (PLC, SCADA), and manufacturing execution systems is beneficial. Experience with PTC Thingworx, Connected Worker Cell, and Kepware is a PLUS.
• Familiarity with IGS / Kepware for PLC data acquisition including OPC-UA and MT Connect protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with experience interpreting operational and production data.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and present technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial automation, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in electronics, or other discrete manufacturing industries is a plus, as well as exposure to smart factory or digital transformation initiatives.

Fulltime:
The pay range for this role is $130,000 - $150,000 per annum including any bonuses or variable pay. Tech Mahindra also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance and paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law). Ask our recruiters for more details on our Benefits package. The exact offer terms will depend on the skill level, educational qualifications, experience and location of the candidate.

AI tools may assist in the recruitment process; however, all hiring decisions are made by the recruitment team based on a comprehensive evaluation of candidates.

Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at ADA_A