Staff Engineer, Industrial Automation
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Engineer, Industrial Automation based in India.
This role sits at the intersection of industrial engineering and digital automation, driving the design and deployment of advanced SCADA-based solutions across complex industrial environments. You will play a key role in enabling reliable, high-performance automation systems that connect PLCs, sensors, and industrial networks into unified control architectures. The position involves hands-on engineering across configuration, integration, testing, and commissioning of mission-critical systems used in real-world production environments. You will contribute to end-to-end project delivery, from design validation to site deployment, ensuring operational stability and efficiency. Working in a highly collaborative engineering setup, you will engage with cross-functional teams to solve complex automation challenges. The role offers exposure to diverse industrial domains such as utilities, chemicals, and manufacturing, where reliability and precision are critical.
Accountabilities:
- Design, develop, and configure SCADA solutions using Siemens WinCC OA for industrial automation systems, ensuring scalable and reliable performance across deployments.
- Integrate SCADA platforms with PLCs, sensors, and industrial communication networks using protocols such as OPC, Modbus, and Profinet.
- Execute full lifecycle testing activities including FAT, SAT, commissioning, validation, and troubleshooting of automation systems.
- Develop and maintain WinCC OA scripts and automation logic using Python or similar scripting languages to enhance system functionality.
- Diagnose and resolve issues across PLC, SCADA, and industrial communication layers to ensure system stability and uptime.
- Prepare detailed technical documentation covering design specifications, testing procedures, implementation, and maintenance activities.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and project teams to ensure timely delivery and seamless system integration.
- Ensure adherence to industrial engineering standards, OT architecture guidelines, and cybersecurity best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline.
- 5.5+ years of experience in industrial automation, SCADA systems, and control system engineering.
- Strong hands-on expertise in Siemens WinCC OA and SCADA system configuration and development.
- Practical experience with PLC programming and system integration, preferably using Siemens TIA Portal.
- Good understanding of industrial communication protocols including OPC, Modbus, and Profinet.
- Experience in scripting or programming using Python or similar languages for automation tasks.
- Strong exposure to industrial networking, OT environments, and cybersecurity principles.
- Hands-on experience in FAT, SAT, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and system validation activities.
- Domain exposure in industries such as water & wastewater, chemicals, food & beverage, or manufacturing is preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work in cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards
- Health insurance and wellness coverage
- Opportunities for international and cross-domain industrial project exposure
- Professional training and continuous learning in automation technologies
- Flexible work arrangements depending on project requirements
- Career growth opportunities in advanced industrial automation and smart systems engineering
- Exposure to large-scale, mission-critical industrial infrastructure projects.
