Automation Architect

Tata Consultancy Services Limited; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Learning Portal access

Reimbursement of Certifications

Discount Partnership with Universities

Job summary

A global IT services provider is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Automation Architect in São Paulo. This role involves defining enterprise automation architecture, leading automation initiatives, and ensuring compliance with nuclear regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in industrial automation, strong expertise in automation technologies, and excellent communication skills. This position provides opportunities for professional growth and international experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation with strategic roles.
• Proven track record of large-scale automation architecture design.
• Ability to obtain and maintain nuclear facility security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise automation architecture strategy.
• Lead evaluation and standardization of automation platforms.
• Provide technical leadership for automation initiatives.

Skills

Automation technologies expertise

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PLCs

DCS

SCADA

APIs

Cloud infrastructure

Job description

Come to one of the biggest IT Services companies in the world!! Here you can transform your career!

Why to join TCS? Here at TCS we believe that people make the difference, that's why we live a culture of unlimited learning full of opportunities for improvement and mutual development. The ideal scenario to expand ideas through the right tools, contributing to our success in a collaborative environment.

We are looking for Automation Architect, who wants to learn and transform his career.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the enterprise automation architecture strategy for nuclear operations, including control systems, SCADA, data integration, and emerging technologies
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and standardization of automation platforms, tools, and technologies across the nuclear fleet
• Design comprehensive automation frameworks that integrate PLCs, DCS, SCADA, historians, MES, and enterprise systems while maintaining safety and security
• Provide strategic technical leadership for major automation initiatives, digital transformation projects, and plant modernization efforts
• Develop automation standards, design patterns, and best practices that ensure consistency, scalability, and compliance across all nuclear facilities
• Collaborate with nuclear leadership, operations, engineering, IT, and cybersecurity teams to align automation strategy with business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Architect solutions that incorporate advanced technologies including AI/ML, digital twins, edge computing, and predictive analytics into nuclear operations
• Ensure automation architectures comply with NRC regulations, 10 CFR requirements, NERC CIP standards, and nuclear cybersecurity protocols
• Lead technical assessments and due diligence for automation system upgrades, replacements, and vendor selections
• Mentor and guide automation engineers and architects across the organization, fostering technical excellence and innovation
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and system reliability through automation
• Represent NextEra Energy in industry forums, working groups, and partnerships related to nuclear automation and digital transformation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation with significant experience in architecture and strategic roles
• Deep expertise in automation technologies including PLCs, DCS, SCADA, historians, and industrial communication protocols
• Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale automation architectures in complex environments
• Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns, APIs, data architectures, and cloud/hybrid infrastructure
• Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity principles for industrial control systems and operational technology
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance for nuclear facility access
• Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing at all organizational levels

What do we offer?

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Totalpass
• TCS Cares – free 0800 that provides psychological assistance (24 hrs/day), legal, social and financial assistance to associates
• Partnership with SESC
• Reimbursement of Certifications
• Free TCS Learning Portal – Online courses and live training
• International experience opportunity
• Discount Partnership with Universities and Language Schools
• Bring Your Buddy – By referring people you become eligible to receive a bonus for each hire
• TCS Gems – Recognition for performance
• Xcelerate – Free Mentoring Career Platform
• Tata Consultancy Services is an equal opportunity employer, our commitment to diversity & inclusion drives our efforts to provide equal opportunity to all candidates who meet our required knowledge & competency needs, irrespective of any socio-economic background, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity/expression , age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or any others. We encourage anyone interested to build a career in TCS to participate in our recruitment & selection process.
• Tata Consultancy Services we promote an inclusive culture, we always work for equity. This applies to Gender, People with Disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Religion, Race, Ethnicity. All our opportunities are based on these principles. We think of different actions of inclusion and social responsibility, in order to build a TCS that respects each person. Our motto is Inclusion without exception.

At TATA Consultancy Services we promote an inclusive culture, we always work for equity. This applies to Gender, People with Disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Religion, Race, Ethnicity. All our opportunities are based on these principles. We think of different actions of inclusion and social responsibility, in order to build a TCS that respects individuality. Come to be a TCSer!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Analyst

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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