Automation Engineer

Skytech Infinite Platform Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Skytech Infinite Platform Limited in Bengaluru seeks an Automation Engineer to develop and troubleshoot PLC control systems and to design SCADA/HMI applications. You will perform I/O testing, FAT/SAT, and on-site commissioning, with installation, startup, testing, and system integration responsibilities.

The role requires hands-on PLC programming across multiple platforms, SCADA/HMI development, and knowledge of industry protocols.

Qualifications

• Hands-on PLC programming experience across Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Mitsubishi, Delta, Omron or similar.
• Experience in SCADA/HMI development using WinCC, Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk, Citect or similar.
• Knowledge of Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, MQTT.
• Familiarity with VFDs, servo drives, instrumentation, and industrial networking.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, P&IDs, and control panel schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Good communication and customer-handling skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively for commissioning and service assignments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC control systems.
• Design, develop, and configure SCADA and HMI applications.
• Perform I/O testing, FAT and SAT.
• Execute on-site commissioning of automation systems.
• Carry out installation, startup, testing, and system integration.
• Diagnose and resolve PLC/SCADA/HMI issues.
• Provide maintenance support at customer sites.
• Attend service calls and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Coordinate with customers, project teams, and engineers during execution.
• Prepare technical documentation and commissioning reports.
• Provide customer training on system operation and maintenance.
• Ensure safety standards during site work.
• Support modifications and optimization of existing systems.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI development

Industrial communication protocols

Electrical drawings & P&IDs reading

Troubleshooting

Communication & customer handling

Travel for commissioning

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC control systems.
• Design, develop, and configure SCADA and HMI applications.
• Perform I/O testing, FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), and SAT (Site Acceptance Test).
• Execute on-site commissioning of automation systems.
• Carry out installation, startup, testing, and system integration.
• Diagnose and resolve PLC, SCADA, HMI, VFD, and field instrument issues.
• Provide preventive and breakdown maintenance support at customer sites.
• Attend service calls and ensure timely resolution of technical issues.
• Coordinate with customers, project teams, and electrical/instrumentation engineers during project execution.
• Prepare technical documentation, commissioning reports, and service reports.
• Provide customer training on system operation and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures during site work.
• Support modifications, upgrades, and optimization of existing automation systems.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience with PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Mitsubishi, Delta, Omron, or similar).
• Experience in SCADA/HMI development (WinCC, Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk, Citect, or similar).
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, and MQTT.
• Familiarity with VFDs, servo drives, instrumentation, and industrial networking.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, P&IDs, and control panel schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Good communication and customer-handling skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively for commissioning and service assignments.