Control & Automation Specialist

Job Description

Job Title Controls & Automation Engineering Specialist - Siemens

Role Individual contributor

Grade

Dept VPE (Vehicle Process Engineering Team)

Location Chennai one

Organization Relationships

Reports to Functional Heads of EFAI (VPE)

Supervises

Co-ordinates with -

Internal France Controls experts, Global Plant controls & maintenance team members

External Line builders of IAP & EE plant

Global description

Purpose of the Role

This role is to perform the Global CARE (Conveyor Automation Robotic Engineering) related controls tasks especially Siemens PLC program development, validation & Virtual commissioning from INDIA. Accountable for the controls-related operations in the Stellantis plants IAP zone as well.

Key Job Responsibilities

Work with corporate counterparts - understand the requirement and communicate effectively.

Expertise in programming on Siemens TIA Portal V19 and above versions along with HMI and allied devices

AGV / AMR programs creation in PLC, new Screens creation in HMI, link the Tags, I/Os, interlock with VFD (Siemens, SEW) and other devices

Configure and deploy AGV/AMR systems using Siemens SIMOVE platform

Program and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/1500) and Servo Drives for motion control.

Integrate robots with factory IT/OT infrastructure including HMIs and SCADA systems.

Fleet Management & Optimization - Monitor and manage AGV/AMR fleets for optimal performance

Knowledge in the IEC 61131 standard is advantage

New project/program implementation/execution - Statement of Requirements preparation, controls validation, equipment build/run-off and buyoff

Trouble shoot production line automation issues

Communicate effectively and work in collaboration with all customers, suppliers and plant staffs

Working in shifts to manage the EE & NA region timing when required.

ODIL, Unified HMI experience is the added advantages

Develop the Analytic data & Dashboard in Scada PC - OPC/ SQL

Key Skills

Hands-on experience in Siemens TIA Portal PLC & HMI programming.

Experience in field communication Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet IE, CC Link.

Hands-on in Siemens PLC SIM software platform

Knowledge in SIMENSE Virtual commissioning - How to perform, input to the virtual communication.

Knowledge in handling verify the E plan drawings, control panel circuits, power wirings.

Software skills

Siemens TIA portal, HMI softwares. Simulation softwares

Python, JAVA, C Sharp & Other automation, AI skills - is added advantages

Front-end and Back-end programming languages, such as C++, HTML, MQTT &HTTPS

Job Specification

Qualification Diploma / Engineering Graduate

Experience 6 - 18 years Experience at Line builder / Service provider / OEM with required skills

Competencies

Behavioural Skills Willingness to work in Europe time lines.

• Willingness to work in shifts, extending work hours, week ends (when necessary only) - Normally the work will be in General shit and 5 days work pattern
• Willingness to accept other job responsibilities as and when needed.
• Lead the team of 3-5 members and reports, represent in meetings with effective communications
• Project management and supervision skills