Controls Project Engineer I

Job Description

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.