Senior industrial Automation SME

Senior Automation SME – Training & Bench Development

Experience :

Industry :

POSITION SUMMARY

Senior Automation Engineer / SME

training, coaching, and upgrading internal engineers (bench resources)

PLC, DCS (DeltaV), SCADA, BMS/EMS

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct training programs on PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems (DeltaV preferred).
• Train and develop bench engineers and new hires for client deployment.
• Prepare training materials, practical labs, and hands-on sessions.
• Assess the readiness of engineers before sending them to client sites.
• Provide support in troubleshooting and simulation training on automation systems.
• Train engineers on pharma equipment automation: granulation, blending, compression, filling, packaging.
• Train engineers on utilities automation: HVAC, AHU, BMS, EMS, WFI, PW, clean steam.
• Guide engineers on GMP, GAMP 5, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance requirements.
• Prepare engineers for FAT, SAT, commissioning, IQ/OQ/PQ activities.
• Maintain training documents, attendance sheets, test results, and skill evaluation reports.
• Support the setup of internal training rigs, PLC panels, SCADA stations, and DCS simulations.
• Coordinate with internal teams and management regarding training schedules and deployment plans.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Hands-on experience with

  DeltaV DCS

  .
• PLC programming experience with Siemens S7-300/400/1200/1500 and Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix.
• SCADA development experience with WinCC, FactoryTalk View, Wonderware/iFix.
• Good understanding of instrumentation, I/O mapping, field wiring, control loops.
• Knowledge of automation troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Experience with industrial networks: Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA.

PHARMA DOMAIN EXPERIENCE

• Experience working in OSD, sterile, biotech, or API plants.
• Exposure to equipment automation: reactors, blenders, granulators, mixers, filling lines, blister lines.
• Experience in utilities and facility automation: BMS, EMS, HVAC/AHU, PW, WFI, clean steam.
• Good understanding of compliance requirements and documentation practices.

SOFT SKILLS

• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Strong documentation and reporting discipline.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.

QUALIFICATION

• Diploma / BE / B.Tech in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Automation, or related fields.
• Additional OEM certifications (DeltaV, Siemens, Allen Bradley) preferred.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Should be able to train multiple batches if required.
• Must be able to prepare engineers for client interviews and technical assessments.
• Must support the organization in building a strong automation talent pool for deployment.