Automation Engineer

Job Description/Responsibilities

-         Prepare Automation Functional Descriptions.

-         Prepare IO list from PID / PID reports.

-         Prepare Network & Configuration diagrams for PLC/SCADA.

-         Develop PLC programs using STL / LAD / FBD for Siemens / Rockwell Systems.

-         Develop HMI screens in WinCC / FT View / Wonderware etc.,

-         Conduct PLC panel inspection / FAT at vendor’s place.

-         Conduct internal FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) for PLC/HMI along with Team Manager/HOD.

-         Conduct external FAT with group offices / Client along with Team Manager.

-         Coordinate with Electrical team for panel inspection/FAT and IO list preparation.

-         Coordinate with Projects / Process team during software development stage.

Site responsibilities

-         Travel to site for start up and commissioning of automation systems.

-         Participate & supervise switching ON of electrical / Automation control panels.

-         Calibration of field instruments as per technical data sheet.

-         Parameterisation of frequency drives as per motor name plate specifications.

-         Testing & validating field wiring as per local & international norms and sound engineering practice.

-         Testing, evaluating & validating Safety Loops.

-         Validate earthing & grounding of electrical panels.

-         Installation & validation of communication bus like Profinet / Profibus.

-         Installation & validation of plant system/network architecture.

-         Installation of HMI computers/UPS and setting up the control room for plant operations.

-         Conduct IO test along with Desmet and client engineers.

-         Conduct SAT (Site Acceptance Test) with client and group office site engineers.

-         Perform sequence test & water trials.

-         Plant start-up, commissioning, and operation.

-         Training operators on plant operation.

-         Hand over of automation system to client and signing of automation acceptance certificate.

-         Updating all automation/electrical documentation ‘As Commissioned’

-         Preparing weekly reports and keeping the Team Manager informed of the same.

Academic Qualification

-         Degree in Electronics / Instrumentation / Electrical Engineering.

-         Diploma in MECHATRONICS from reputed institutions like NTTF.

Work Experience

-         Minimum of 3-8 years’ experience for Engineer position, in automation company involving process / machine automation using PLC/SCADA or DCS systems.

Knowledge Must Have

-         Must have Knowledge & hands on work experience in Siemens PLC/ Rockwell PLC.

-         Must have experience in Pharma/Any other process automation industry.

-         Good knowledge in PCS 7 will be an added advantage.