Control System Engineer​/Technical Architect

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Job Summary:

• Extensive understanding of industrial automation and control systems.
• Experience in operating and setting up VMCs (Vertical Milling Centers) and Lathe Machines.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, tool selection, and tool management.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of routine maintenance practices for VMCs and Lathe Machines.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, or software issues.
• Familiarity with workplace safety protocols and machine operation safety.
• Proficiency in writing and debugging control software using programming languages such as Allen Bradley, APT, ELAU PLC, SCADA, HMI, or other automation tools.
• Experience configuring and programming controllers and associated devices for specific applications.
• Hands-on experience integrating HMI applications with control systems like PLCs, Historian products, and MES/business layer applications using edge technologies like MQTT protocol and web services.
• Experience with various communication protocols and OPC DA/UA drivers for plant floor connectivity, as well as enterprise-level integration (MES systems or enterprise database connectivity).
• Expertise in application setup, installation, and configuration.
• Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning of control systems.
• Experience with control system application upgrades and migrations.
• Proven track record of executing control system projects, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Lead and execute Controls and Automation projects, including installing new control system components and upgrading existing systems.
• Design and develop control system solutions.
• Understand requirements and develop control systems, plant engineering solutions, and automation site support.
• Provide onsite support for Allen Bradley, APT, and ELAU PLC systems, including online debugging, FAT, SAT, troubleshooting, and code modifications for PLCs and HMIs.
• Coordinate with the engineering team during the validation cycle.
• Provide testing support and execute projects on the shop floor, including documentation and project status reporting.
• Act as the onsite control engineer, reviewing offshore work from a team of 4-5 engineers.
• Ensure effective communication between offshore and onshore teams.

• B.E./B.Tech./MCA in Instrumentation and Control Systems or a related field.

• Strong knowledge of industrial automation systems.
• Experience in operating and setting up VMCs and Lathe Machines.
• Ability to write and debug control software using languages such as Allen Bradley, APT, ELAU PLC, SCADA, and HMI.
• Expertise in integrating control systems into larger architectures like MES, business layer applications, and edge technologies (MQTT, web services, etc.).
• Strong experience with protocols like OPC DA/UA for plant floor connectivity.
• Responsible for designing, developing, testing, and troubleshooting control systems.
• Experience managing offshore teams while providing onsite support for FAT and SAT.
• Lead plant engineering and automation site support, including installation and configuration of control systems.
• Experience with control system application upgrades and migrations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for coordinating between offshore and onshore teams.

• Extensive understanding of industrial automation and control systems.
• Experience in operating and setting up VMCs and Lathe Machines.

• Knowledge of Ignition SCADA and KPI dashboards/reporting.
• Experience with web-based data integration.
• Familiarity with Microsoft .NET and SQL Server databases.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries
  
  IT Services and IT Consulting

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