Senior Automation Engineer

8 years

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Job Description

Senior Automation Engineer – DCS, OPC & Sugar Process Control


Role Overview

  • Position: Senior Automation Engineer – DCS, OPC & Sugar Process Control

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control Systems, or Automation Engineering
  • 5–8 years of experience in industrial automation with at least 3 years in sugar manufacturing or similar process industries (food processing, chemical, pharmaceutical)
  • Proven track record of DCS implementation, configuration, and optimization projects

Technical Expertise:

  • Strong understanding of sugar manufacturing process (crushing to packaging) and associated control requirements
  • Hands-on experience with major DCS platforms (DeltaV, Honeywell Experion, Siemens PCS7, Yokogawa Centum, or Rockwell PlantPAx)
  • Expert-level skills in OPC server configuration, particularly Kepware or Matrikon
  • Proficiency in TDT development and tag database management
  • Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (OPC DA/UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus)
  • Experience with data historian systems and real-time database management
  • Understanding of analyzer technologies used in sugar industry (Brix meters, pH, turbidity, color analyzers)

Sugar Industry Knowledge:

  • Familiarity with process control strategies for juice extraction, clarification, multiple effect evaporators, vacuum pans, and crystallizers
  • Understanding of cogeneration systems and their integration with process steam demands
  • Knowledge of sugar quality parameters and their control impact on final product
  • Awareness of seasonal operations, campaign planning, and rapid startup/shutdown procedures

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with SCADA systems (Wonderware, Ignition, FactoryTalk) integrated with sugar mill operations
  • Exposure to MES systems and production reporting platforms
  • Knowledge of advanced analytics, machine learning models for process optimization and predictive quality control including Aveva PI
  • Familiarity with IIoT platforms and cloud-based monitoring solutions
  • Scripting capabilities (Python, VBA, PowerShell) for data validation and automated reporting
  • Experience with energy management systems and steam balance optimization
  • Understanding of cybersecurity best practices in industrial control systems (IEC 62443)
  • Certifications: ISA CAP (Certified Automation Professional), or similar control systems certifications

Personal Attributes:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills to work across operations, maintenance, IT, and management teams
  • Ability to work in both office and industrial plant environments
  • Flexible to work during crushing season including extended hours and campaign support
  • Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement culture.


Work mode: Work from office, General Shift.

This position requires travel to client sites once a month.

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