AMR / AGV Controls & Automation Engineering Specialist

RGBSI; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

RGBSI seeks an experienced controls specialist to develop hardware and software for AMR/AGV systems, focusing on Siemens PLCs, HMI programming, and fleet management. You will deploy AMR/AGV solutions using SIMOVE, validate with virtual commissioning, and integrate with IT/OT infrastructure including SCADA.

The role involves route planning, obstacle avoidance, and dynamic re-routing across EE & NA regions, with shift work as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal PLC & HMI programming.
• Experience in integrating AMR/AGV with PLCs and HMIs.
• Knowledge of Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, CC-Link.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware, software and fleet manager for AMR/AGV systems.
• Configure and deploy AMR/AGV using Siemens SIMOVE platform.
• Program Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/1500) and Servo Drives for motion control.
• Integrate robots with IT/OT systems including HMIs and SCADA.
• Fleet management and optimization for best performance.
• Apply AI-driven robotics and virtual commissioning techniques.

Skills

Siemens TIA Portal

PLC & HMI programming

Profinet/Profibus

SIMOVE platform

Fleet management

Python

Java

C#

Virtual commissioning

SCADA integration

Tools

Siemens SIMENSE Virtual commissioning

Job description

Purpose of the Role:

This role is to perform the Global CARE (Conveyor Automation Robotic Engineering) related controls tasks especially in AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot) & AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle). As a specialist, you will be responsible for the development of Hardware, software and fleet manager of the autonomous transport systems. You will play a key role in integrating mobile robots into industrial environments, with a strong focus on controls and Servo Drive programming.
Key Job Responsibilities:

Work with corporate counterparts - understand the requirement and communicate effectively.

AMR / AGV controls related hardware architecture development, validation and finalise.

AMR / AGV Software related architecture development, Validations and finalise. Especially RAS based system.

AGV / AMR programs creation in PLC, new Screens creation in HMI, link the Tags, I/Os, interlock with VFD (Siemens, SEW) and other devices. Configure and deploy AGV/AMR systems using Siemens SIMOVE platform.

Program and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/1500) and Servo Drives for motion control.

Integrate robots with factory IT/OT infrastructure including HMIs and SCADA systems.

Fleet Management & Optimization - Monitor and manage AGV/AMR fleets for optimal performance.

Experience with AI-driven robotics and virtual commissioning.

Utilize Siemens Operations Copilot for task assignment, diagnostics, and real-time data analysis.

Implement route planning, obstacle avoidance, and dynamic re-routing strategies / Knowledge of fleet management software and sensor integration.

Communicate effectively and work in collaboration with all customers, suppliers and plant staffs.

Working in shifts to manage the EE & NA region timing when required. ODIL, Unified HMI experience is the added advantages Ability to work in dynamic environments and manage multiple robotic systems.

Key Skills

Hands-on experience in Siemens TIA Portal PLC & HMI programming. Experience in field communication Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet IE, CC Link.

Hands-on in Siemens PLC SIM software platform

Knowledge in SIMENSE Virtual commissioning - How to perform, input to the virtual communication.

Knowledge in handling verify the E plan drawings, control panel circuits, power wirings.

Software skills:

Siemens TIA portal, HMI softwares. Simulation softwares

Fleet Manager

Python, JAVA, C Sharp & Other automation, AI skills - is added advantages