Controls & Automation Engineering Specialist ( Hardware and Drives)

The role involves executing motion drives and controls hardware engineering activities from India for the North America Region CARE (Conveyor Automation Robotic Engineering) team.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global counterparts to understand technical requirements related to VFDs, servo drives, motor starters, and electrical hardware components.
• Design and develop electrical schematics using ECAD tools (EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical).
• Engineer and size drive solutions for various mechanical applications, including motor and resistor sizing.
• Configure, test, and troubleshoot drives from Rockwell, Siemens, Lenze, SEW, and ABB.
• Ensure compliance with North American electrical codes, standards, and safety requirements (STO, SIL3, PLd).
• Design Ethernet/IP communication networks, power distribution (480VAC, 120VAC, 24VDC), and control circuits.
• Create and manage templates for electrical schematics, VFDs, and servo drives.
• Develop and refine hardware and drive specifications to support virtual commissioning.
• Collaborate with project and service teams for implementation, validation, and maintenance.
  

Key Skills & Expertise

• Strong knowledge of

  VFD and Servo Drive systems

  (Rockwell, Siemens, Lenze, SEW, ABB).
• Proficiency in

  industrial control components

  , Logix5000 platforms, and electrical design.
• Hands-on experience in

  drive commissioning and configuration

  .
• Expertise in

  ECAD software

  (EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical).
• Knowledge of

  power and grounding systems

  ,

  pneumatic circuits

  , and

  robot interfaces

  .
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
  

Software Skills

• Rockwell PLC & HMI platforms
• Drive sizing tools
• MS Office (Power BI added advantage)
• ECAD tools (EPLAN / AutoCAD Electrical)
  

Qualification & Experience

• Education:

  Diploma or Engineering Graduate (Electrical / Electronics / Automation).

• Experience:

  5- 9 years with Line Builders, OEMs, or Service Providers in relevant domains.

Preferred Certifications

• TV certification in functional safety (desirable).
• Rockwell Automation certified training (preferred).
  

Competencies

• Willingness to work in

  North America and Europe time zones

  .
• Flexibility to work

  shifts, extended hours, and weekends

  when needed.
• Strong project management, teamwork, and supervision skills.
• Proactive, quality-driven, and detail-oriented approach.