Senior Automation Engineer

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Vadodara, Gujarat, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Develops Siemens PLC, HMI, and SCADA software for industrial automation projects. Responsibilities include FDS review, documentation, FAT/SAT and IQ/OQ participation, remote support, onsite commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical leadership across multiple projects. The engineer designs and commissions systems for pharma, chemical, dairy, and food industries while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating internal and external project resources. The role requires approximately 40% domestic and international travel.
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Goal:
The NPE Global Engineering Hub India (NPE GEH) serves as the central engineering hub for the NPE Division, supporting all NPE entities with skilled, flexible, and diverse engineering resources. Our experienced team brings broad technical capability and collaborates closely with entities to support, enhance, and accelerate engineering activities.
THE POSITION - General Definition
• To provide automation and electrical engineering capabilities To assist in the preparation and presentation of tenders and proposals, and delivery of projects.

• Upon securing a contract / order the engineer (depending upon the size and complexity of the project) may be required to operate independently or as part of a project team to design, supply, install, commission and document the project.

Responsibilities / Tasks

Role & Responsibilities:

• Software Development - PLC, SCADA, HMI

• Software FAT / SAT

• FDS Review / Write Up

• Various Document Preparation

• Remote Site Support

• On Site Commissioning

• Technical Lead for Projects

• Multi-Project Management

• Mentoring Junior / Associate Engineers

Tasks:

• Software Logic Development in Siemens with GEA Standard

• HMI / SCADA Screen Development in Siemens with GEA Standard

• Review FDS and develop program with GEA standard

• Prepare Documentation like Alarm & Interlock list, User Access Specification, HMI Instruction etc.

• Participate in FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ by following Protocol with reporting

Your Profile / Qualifications

Work Experience: 

  • Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Instrumentation & Controls, Electrical, Electronics or similar education background
  • 5-8 Years
  • Experience in Pharma, Chemical, Dairy, or Food industries.

Skills:

  • Strong hands-on experience in Siemens TIA Portal, PLC, HMI, SCADA programming.
  • Knowledge of SCL, LAD, FBD, STL and ISA-88 (S88) standards.
  • Ability to read and understand P&IDs, electrical drawings, and instrumentation systems.
  • Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of GMP, GAMP5, 21 CFR Part 11, and documentation practices.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Exposure to Rockwell, Schneider, AVEVA, or other automation platforms.
  • Knowledge of ATEX, SQL Database, VMware/ESXi, and Client-Server architectures.
  • Basic knowledge on Electrical drawings reading and components identification.
  • Self-Learning Capability      

Tasks:

  • Software Logic Development in Siemens with GEA Standard.
  • HMI / SCADA Screen Development in Siemens with GEA Standard.
  • Review FDS and develop program with GEA standard.
  • Prepare Documentation like Alarm & Interlock list, User Access Specification, HMI Instruction etc.
  • Participate in FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ by following Protocol with reporting.

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Software Development - PLC, SCADA, HMI
  • Software FAT / SAT.
  • FDS Review / Write Up.
  • Various Document Preparation.
  • Remote Site Support.
  • On Site Commissioning.

Languages known:

  • Must have - English
  • Good to have - Regional Language
  • Preferred - Hindi

Other Qualifications:

  • Computer literacy with Outlook & Teams.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook).
  • Virtual Machine, VMWare Workstation.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft SQL database is preferred.
  • Knowledge of electrical directives and standards is preferred.

Overview:

  • Basic understanding of Mechanical Engineering.
  • Good understanding of Electrical Components.
  • Good understanding of Process Instruments.
  • Good understanding of Automation Programming Software.
  • Industrial Process knowhow in Chemical & Pharma, Dairy, Food.
  • Exposure to above mentioned Industries and strong contacts in these industries.
  • Ability to manage both internal and external resources within a project team environment.
  • Demonstrate problem solving capabilities.

Travel Requirements:

  • The Engineer would be based in Vadodara, India office

Approximately 40% travel for commissioning and project support within India and abroad.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Engineering degree in Instrumentation and Controls, Electrical, Electronics, or a similar field
  • 5-8 years of professional experience
  • Industry experience in pharma, chemical, dairy, or food
  • Hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal, PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming
  • Knowledge of SCL, LAD, FBD, STL, and ISA-88 standards
  • Ability to read P&IDs, electrical drawings, and instrumentation systems
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of GMP, GAMP5, 21 CFR Part 11, and documentation practices
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • English language proficiency
  • Exposure to Rockwell, Schneider, AVEVA, or other automation platforms
  • Knowledge of ATEX, SQL databases, VMware/ESXi, and client-server architectures
  • Basic knowledge of electrical drawings and component identification
  • Self-learning capability
  • Hindi language proficiency
  • Regional language proficiency
  • Computer literacy with Outlook and Teams
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook
  • Virtual machine and VMware Workstation knowledge
  • Microsoft SQL database knowledge
  • Knowledge of electrical directives and standards
  • Basic understanding of mechanical engineering
  • Understanding of electrical components and process instruments
  • Understanding of automation programming software
  • Industrial process knowledge in chemical, pharma, dairy, or food industries
  • Ability to manage internal and external resources in a project team
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The Company
HQ: Düsseldorf
13,872 Employees
Year Founded: 1881

What We Do

GEA is one of the largest technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. The global group specializes in machinery, plants, as well as process technology and components. GEA provides sustainable solutions for sophisticated production processes in diverse end-user markets and offers a comprehensive service portfolio

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