Automation Engineer; PLC​/SCADA

Role Summary

We’re seeking a hands-on Automation Engineer to program, commission and support industrial control systems across customer sites. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric or Mitsubishi Electric platforms, solid PLC/SCADA skills, and is flexible for site work and travel.

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic and HMI/SCADA screens
• Commission systems on-site; IO checks; loop tuning; FAT/SAT and start-up support
• Integrate instruments, drives, and third-party equipment; diagnose field issues
• Prepare technical documentation (FDS, FAT/SAT reports, as-built drawings)
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards during design and commissioning
• Provide end-user training and post-go-live support

• B-Tech in Electrical and Electronics, Electrical or Instrumentation
• Experience:
  
  2–3+ years in industrial automation
• Platforms (at least one, ideally multiple):
  • Siemens (S7-300/400/1200/1500, TIA Portal/Step 7, WinCC)
  • Allen-Bradley/Rockwell (Compact/Control Logix, Studio 5000/RSLogix, Factory Talk View)
  • Schneider Electric (Modicon, Eco Struxure/Unity Pro, Citect/AVEVA)
  • Mitsubishi Electric (Q/iQ-R/FX series, GX Works, GOT HMI)
• Core
  
  Skills:
  
  PLC programming, SCADA/HMI configuration, panel/device troubleshooting, and instrumentation (sensors, transmitters, control valves, calibration, PID).
• Industrial Communications: PROFINET/PROFIBUS, Ether Net/IP, Modbus (RTU/TCP), OPC/OPC UA.
• Drives & Motion: VFDs/servos setup and commissioning.
• Documentation Tools:
  AutoCAD/EPLAN (reading & basic edits).
• Work Mode:
  Willingness to attend site works, overtime/weekends if required, and travel as needed.
• Education:
  
  Diploma/Bachelor’s in Electrical/Instrumentation/Mechatronics (or equivalent).
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong troubleshooting, clear communication, and customer-facing professionalism.

• Safety standards (IEC 61131-3, IEC 61511/61508), risk assessments.
• Historians/MES/IIoT (Ignition, AVEVA, Kepware), SQL basics, scripting (Python/VB).
• Experience in water/WTP/WWTP, FMCG, pharma, oil & gas, or manufacturing plants.
• Valid driving license and passport for regional travel.

Field commissioning at customer sites; mix of office and on-site work. PPE adherence and HSE compliance mandatory.