Controls Project Engineer I

Job Title

Controls Project Engineer I

Job Description

Department

The Engineering Support Office (ESO) is responsible for standardizing products and developing the necessary tooling to support platform solution . ESO collaborates closely with the Project Engineering and R&D teams to ensure seamless integration and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities & Core Tasks

• Understand and implement control architecture for industrial automation systems.
• Develop standard libraries, project-specific solutions, and tooling for automated material handling systems.
• Create architecture design documents for software solutions.
• Test and validate product libraries and project-specific software to ensure reliability and performance.
• Analyze Problem Reports (PRs) and Change Requests (CRs), implement resolutions, and update the standard library accordingly.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer to other engineers.
• Drive improvements in content, processes, and tooling.
• Incorporate lessons learned from projects into product, process, and tooling enhancements.
• Assist the R&D team in testing, verifying, and rolling out product libraries.
• Support and maintain tooling infrastructure essential for product development.
  
  

Job Skills / Functional / Technical Skills

PLC & Automation Systems

• Proficient in Siemens PLC programming (S7-1500 series is mandatory; S7-300/400 series is optional).
• Strong expertise in PLC programming languages (SCL & STL are mandatory).
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC platforms is an added advantage.
• Experience in developing safety systems using platforms like Siemens Safety PLCs.
  
  

SCADA & IT Systems

• Hands-on experience with SCADA applications (WinCC, WebFactory, etc.).
• Electro-Mechanical & Field Technologies
• Understanding of electro-mechanical components, control cabinets, and field wiring.
• Proficiency in fieldbus technologies such as Profibus, Profinet, AS-I, and CC-Link Ethernet.
  
  

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Experience with testing tools like Quality Center and Requirement Management tools (e.g., DOORS).
• Strong knowledge of material handling and industrial automation systems.
  
  

Personal Attributes & Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Proactive and takes initiative.
• Creative and innovative mindset.
• Disciplined and well-organized.
• Team player, with a collaborative attitude.
• Results-oriented with a strong drive for success.
• Analytical thinker, with problem-solving abilities.
  
  

Qualification

B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering from a recognized university/institution.

Experience

5 to 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in logistics process automation using Siemens PLC platforms.