Senior Automation Engineer

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.