Automation Engineer_Siemens & Rockwell Automation Platform

Biopharma Careers; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Biopharma Careers seeks an Automation Engineer to lead the full automation lifecycle for life science projects in India and globally. You will design, code, and test custom automation solutions, and ensure GMP‑compliant delivery across teams and customers.

The role involves FAT/IQ/OQ activities, protocol input, and coordinating with suppliers, with travel as needed to client sites.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Medical Electronics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Own the full automation lifecycle from design and software development to FAT/IQ/OQ and customer acceptance.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, procurement, and external customers/suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare automation design documentation and contribute to FAT and IQ/OQ protocols.
• Analyze control logic and validate technical specifications for custom automation projects.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support customer site activities.

Skills

PLC

DCS

SCADA

HMI

server‑client

drives

instrumentation

Siemens

Rockwell

Schneider

software development

testing

Ethernet IP

Profibus

Modbus

OPC UA

ODBC

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering/Instrumentation/Medical Electronics

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell

Schneider

Job description

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role:

As an Automation Engineer within our Life Science division, you will take ownership of the full automation engineering lifecycle for custom projects, from design and software development through to customer acceptance testing and on-site qualification. You will apply your technical expertise in industrial automation to deliver precise, reliable, and GMP-compliant solutions that directly impact the quality of equipment and processes used by our customers. Collaborating closely with production, engineering, procurement, and cross-functional teams, as well as external customers and suppliers, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of automation engineering deliverables across a growing portfolio of custom projects in India and globally.

Who You Are:

You hold a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Medical Electronics, or a related field.

You bring 4 to 5 years of industry experience as an Automation Engineer, preferably in Medical Electronics, Mechatronics, or special purpose machines.

You have solid hands‑on knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, server‑client architecture, drives, and smart instrumentation, with practical experience on Siemens, Rockwell, or Schneider automation platforms.

You are experienced in software development and testing for custom automation applications, including analysis of complex control logic and understanding of technical specifications.

You are familiar with communication protocols such as Ethernet IP, Profibus, Modbus, OPC UA, and ODBC, and have experience in automation hardware and software configuration and commissioning.

You are comfortable preparing automation design documentation, providing input for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and installation and operational qualification (IQ/OQ) protocols, and conducting root cause analysis for automation issues.

You communicate clearly and professionally with customers, co‑workers, and vendors, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a strong focus on quality and delivery.

You are willing to travel domestically and internationally to support customer site activities as required.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!