Automation Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Free TCS Learning Portal

Reimbursement of Certifications

Discount partnership with universities

Job summary

A leading IT services company is looking for an Automation Engineer in São Paulo, Brazil. The role involves leading the design and implementation of advanced automation solutions, providing mentorship, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering and over 7 years of experience in industrial automation, with strong skills in PLC and SCADA systems. The position offers full-time employment with various benefits including health insurance and continuous learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in industrial automation.
• Expert-level knowledge of PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• Strong programming skills in ladder logic, structured text.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of automation solutions.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance safety and efficiency.

Skills

PLC programming

DCS

SCADA systems

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Project management

Python

VBA

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Automation Engineer – Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

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

At TCS we believe people make the difference; we live a culture of unlimited learning full of opportunities for improvement and mutual development.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced automation solutions for nuclear operations, including PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, and process control applications
• Oversee the maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of existing automation systems to ensure maximum reliability and uptime
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and support staff on automation best practices and technologies
• Collaborate with nuclear operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to identify automation opportunities that enhance safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance
• Develop and maintain complex control logic, HMI/SCADA interfaces, and data acquisition systems for critical nuclear plant processes
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for automation system failures or performance issues
• Ensure all automation systems comply with NRC regulations, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and nuclear quality assurance requirements
• Manage automation projects from concept through commissioning, including scope definition, budgeting, and schedule management
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including design specifications, system architectures, maintenance procedures, and training materials
• Implement cybersecurity measures for industrial control systems in accordance with NRC and NERC CIP requirements
• Evaluate emerging automation technologies and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Support outage planning and execution for automation system upgrades and modifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in industrial automation with focus on development and maintenance
• Expert-level knowledge of PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar), DCS, and SCADA systems
• Strong programming skills in ladder logic, structured text, function block diagrams, and scripting languages (Python, VBA)
• Demonstrated experience leading automation projects in regulated or safety-critical environments
• Deep understanding of instrumentation, control theory, and process automation
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance for nuclear facility access
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills

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.

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 each person. Our motto is Inclusion without exception.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Analyst

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting