Automation Project Execution Engineer

Thyssenkrupp; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

thyssenkrupp nucera invites experienced engineers to join the global Automation team, focusing on the development, maintenance and improvement of automation standards for electrolysis projects, including green hydrogen technologies.

Role covers engineering work packages, project execution support, and complete automation scopes from design to commissioning on international sites.

Qualifications

• Degree in automation engineering or electrical engineering.
• Several years of automation engineering experience in industrial/process plants, preferably chemical/electrolysis.
• Solid knowledge of industrial automation hardware and software.
• Experience with network/fieldbus tech (Profinet, Modbus TCP).

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for automation topics within global projects.
• Perform basic and detail engineering for control and safety systems, including architecture design and hardware planning.
• Support technical procurement, supplier clarification and evaluation of automation components.
• Prepare and support Factory Acceptance Tests with suppliers and the automation team.
• Assist installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of automation systems at construction sites worldwide (remote/on-site).
• Serve as a key technical interface within the global automation organization and with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, functional safety and IT/OT security guidelines.
• Create and review technical documentation using engineering IT tools.
• Share knowledge and mentor junior engineers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of automation solutions.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC platforms

SAS platforms

Fieldbus Profinet

IT/OT security

English communication

Education

Automation/Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

thyssenkrupp nucera offers world-leading technologies for high-efficiency electrolysis plants. The company has extensive in-depth knowledge in the engineering, procurement, and construction of electrochemical plants and a strong track record of more than 600 projects with a total rating of over 10 gigawatts already successfully installed. With its water electrolysis technology to produce green hydrogen, the company offers an innovative solution on an industrial scale for green value chains and an industry fueled by clean energy a major step towards a climate‑neutrality. thyssenkrupp nucera successfully made an IPO in July and is a member of the SDAX of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since September 2023. www.thyssenkrupp-nucera.com

You will be part of our global Automation organization and play a key role in the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of automation standards for electrolysis projects, including green hydrogen (AWE), chlor-alkali and HCl electrolysis technologies.

Your role involves assuming responsibility for defined engineering work packages to support parallel project execution and enhance delivery reliability and throughput as well as responsibility for complete automation scopes during various phases of project execution.

Your Responsibilities

• Acting as a technical lead for automation topics within projects executed by our global automation team.
• Performing basic and detail engineering for control and safety systems, including architecture design, hardware planning and software concepts.
• Supporting technical procurement, supplier clarification and evaluation of automation components and systems.
• Preparing and supporting Factory Acceptance Tests, including coordination with suppliers and alignment within our global automation team.
• Supporting installation, commissioning and troubleshooting activities for automation systems at construction sites worldwide (remote and on-site, as required).
• Serving as a key technical interface within our global automation organization and other global stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with internal standards, project-specific requirements, functional safety and IT/OT security guidelines.
• Creating and reviewing technical documentation using database-based and engineering IT tools.
• Actively sharing knowledge and best practices and mentoring junior engineers.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of our automation solutions

Collaborate closely with:

• Automation innovation and technology team
• Automation product development team
• IT/OT and cybersecurity specialists
• Other engineering disciplines like process, instrumentation and electrical engineering

Commissioning teams

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering or comparable technical discipline.
• Several years of professional experience in automation engineering for industrial or process plants, preferably in chemical or electrolysis plant engineering.
• Strong hands‑on experience with industrial automation systems and hardware, including SAS and PLC platforms from leading manufacturers.
• Solid knowledge of network and fieldbus technologies (e.g. Profinet, Modbus TCP).
• Experience or strong understanding of functional safety and IT/OT security concepts in industrial environments.
• Ability to work independently and structured, with a strong sense of ownership for technical results and quality.
• Proven capability to work in international and intercultural teams, especially in close collaboration with European counterparts.
• Very good English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Willingness to travel internationally on a project basis.
• Natural inclination to coach and support less experienced colleagues, acting as a role model within the team.

• Electrolysis - Green Hydrogen & Chlor Alkali Technology Provider for a livable planet.
• Working on Global clients.
• You will be part of new establishment for upcoming generation.
• Company believes in Innovation and Employee Empowerment.
• Excellent work culture