We are looking for an experienced Senior PLC Programmer with hands-on expertise in Process Automation, specifically in Weighing and Batching Systems. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) PLCs, along with HMI, SCADA, Servo Motor Integration, and machine commissioning. The candidate will be responsible for developing, testing, and commissioning automation solutions for weighing and batching applications.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, test, and troubleshoot PLC programs for Weighing and Batching Systems.
Design and develop HMI and SCADA applications for process monitoring and control.
Develop control logic for batch sequencing, recipe management, weighing operations, dosing, and material handling.
Configure and integrate Servo Motors, Servo Drives, VFDs, Load Cells, Weighing Controllers, Sensors, and Industrial Communication Networks.
Integrate PLC systems with field instrumentation and weighing equipment.
Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and machine start-up activities.
Troubleshoot automation and control system issues during commissioning and production support.
Coordinate with Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, and Project Engineering teams.
Prepare technical documentation, software backups, and commissioning reports.
Provide customer support during installation and after-sales service.
Required Skills
✔ Hands-on experience in:
Siemens PLC (TIA Portal, S7-1200, S7-1500, S7-300/400)
Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) PLC (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000)
✔ Strong experience in:
HMI Development
SCADA Development
Servo Motor Programming & Servo Drive Integration
Weighing & Batching Automation
Recipe Management & Batch Control
Load Cell Integration
VFD Integration
Industrial Communication Protocols (Profinet, Profibus, Modbus TCP/RTU, EtherNet/IP)
Preferred Industry Experience
Candidates with experience in the following industries will be preferred:
Process Automation
Weighing Systems
Batching Systems
Industrial Automation
Food & Beverage Processing
Cement
Chemical Processing
Material Handling Systems
Manufacturing Industries
Key Competencies
Skills Required
- Hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs, including TIA Portal, S7-1200, S7-1500, and S7-300/400
- Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000, and RSLogix 5000
- Strong HMI development experience
- Strong SCADA development experience
- Servo motor programming and servo drive integration experience
- Weighing and batching automation experience
- Recipe management and batch control experience
- Load cell integration experience
- VFD integration experience
- Experience with Profinet, Profibus, Modbus TCP/RTU, and EtherNet/IP
- Experience with process automation, industrial automation, weighing systems, batching systems, or related manufacturing industries
- Experience in food and beverage processing, cement, chemical processing, or material handling systems
What We Do
MEL Systems and Services Ltd. (MELSS) is an India-based engineering and technology solutions company headquartered in Chennai. It delivers electronics manufacturing, assembly and testing, industrial and process automation, robotics, Industry 4.0, MES and IoT solutions, as well as advanced training and simulation systems. MELSS serves electronics, automation, aerospace and defence industries, supporting projects through pan-India offices and international execution for customers across diverse industrial sectors.
