AMR / AGV Controls & Automation Engineering Specialist

RGBSI; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

RGBSI in India seeks an expert to lead Global CARE controls for AMR and AGV systems, developing hardware, software and fleet management for autonomous transport within industrial environments. The role emphasizes Siemens PLC/HMI, SIMOVE deployment and integration with IT/OT, plus AI-driven robotics and virtual commissioning.

You will collaborate with corporate counterparts, develop robust control architectures, deploy route planning, and ensure seamless operation across factory networks and

Qualifications

• Hands-on Siemens TIA Portal PLC & HMI programming required.
• Experience with field communication Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, CC-Link.
• Experience with SIMENSE Virtual commissioning.
• Knowledge of E plan drawings, control panel circuits and power wiring.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware and software for AMR/AGV controls and fleet management.
• Validate hardware architecture for AMR/AGV and finalize.
• Develop software architecture and validations, especially RSA-based systems.
• Create AGV/AMR programs in PLC and new HMI screens; link Tags, I/Os and interlocks with VFDs.
• Configure and deploy AMR/AGV systems using Siemens SIMOVE platform.
• Program and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/1500) and servo drives for motion control.
• Integrate robots with IT/OT infrastructure including HMIs and SCADA systems.
• Fleet management & optimization for AGV/AMR fleets.
• Experience with AI-driven robotics and virtual commissioning.
• Use Siemens Operations Copilot for tasks, diagnostics and real-time data analysis.
• Implement route planning, obstacle avoidance and dynamic re-routing; knowledge of fleet software and sensors.
• Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and plant staffs.
• Shift work to cover EE & NA regions; ODIL and Unified HMI experience are added advantages.

Skills

TIA Portal PLC

HMI programming

Profinet

Profibus

Ethernet/IP

CC-Link

Virtual commissioning

Python

AI skills

Tools

Siemens SIMOVE platform

Siemens SIM software

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