Controls and Automation Engineer

Tata Technologies Ltd.; Sanand; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies is seeking a Controls and Automation Engineer with 6–12 years of experience to design, implement, and validate automated control systems for automotive manufacturing.

The role requires hands-on PLC programming across Siemens, Rockwell, and Mitsubishi, plus strong OPC UA expertise, Profinet/EtherNet/IP/Modbus TCP, and SCADA/MES integration skills. Onsite support and commissioning are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation Engineering required.
• Strong PLC programming experience (Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi).
• Hands-on with OPC UA, Profinet/EtherNet/IP/Modbus TCP, and safety systems.
• Experience in MES/SCADA integration and control system design.
• Onsite support and commissioning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• PLC programming (Siemens S7/TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000).
• Advanced simulation with Factory I/O, Process Simulate, MATLAB/Simulink.
• OPC UA data modeling and secure communication.
• Profinet/EtherNet/IP/Modbus TCP integration and fieldbus networking.
• SCADA/MES integration and control system design.
• FDS, IO list validation, and cause‑effect matrices.
• Configure/commission PLCs in multi‑vendor environments.
• Onsite support, FAT/SAT testing, and commissioning.

Skills

PLC Programming

OPC UA

Profinet/EtherNet/IP/Modbus TCP

SCADA/MES Integration

HMI/SCADA Programming

Safety PLCs

Industrial Protocols

Robot Safety

Troubleshooting PLCs

Onsite Support

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation Engineering (Bachelor's/Diploma)

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Siemens Safety PLC

MATLAB/Simulink

Factory I/O

Process Simulate

Job description

At Tata Technologies, we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering, and validating the products of tomorrow for the world's leading manufacturers.

We are hiring talented professionals for exciting opportunities in the automotive engineering domain.

Date: 24th October, Saturday (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM IST)

If you are looking for your next career opportunity and have relevant experience, we would love to meet you!

Job Title: Controls and Automation Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience: 6-12Years

Key Responsibilities:

• PLC Programming: Siemens (TIA Portal), Rockwell (Studio 5000) - modular, scalable architecture
• Advanced Simulation: Factory I/O / Process Simulate / MATLAB-Simulink for logic validation
• Strong hands-on in OPC UA (critical requirement) - data modeling, namespace design, secure communication
• Profinet / Ethernet-IP / Modbus TCP
• SCADA/MES Integration:
• Control System Design:
• Functional Design Specifications (FDS), IO list validation, cause-effect matrices
• Battery Manufacturing Exposure (preferred):
• Cell assembly, formation, pack assembly lines
• Program, configure, and commission PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi)
• Must have experience in Ladder Logic and STL coding
• Develop and maintain PLC logic in multi-vendor environments
• Implement and test Siemens Safety PLC systems
• Integrate robot safety systems (Safe Move, DCS, STO)
• Experience in Automotive BIW, Powertrain and Conveyor automation
• Configure and commission VFDs and Servo Drives (Siemens, SEW, ABB, Mitsubishi)
• Troubleshoot PLC Programs, electrical faults and automation failures
• Provide onsite technical support and coordinates with Line /OEM builder and training to plant operators
• Work with industrial communication protocols: ProfNet, Profibus, TCP IP, Ether CAT, Ethernet/IP, CC-Link, IO-Link, OPC UA
• Configure OPC UA client/server and perform MES tag mapping
• Troubleshoot PLC programs, electrical faults, and automation failures
• Perform FAT, SAT, testing, simulation, and commissioning
• Handle MES integration, SQL/database connectivity, and performance issues
• Coordinate with vendors, internal teams, and stakeholders
• Provide onsite technical support and training to operators

Required Skills:

• Hands-on experience in HMI Scada Programming. Experience on FactoryTalk Optix, Factory Talk overview
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (MODBUS, Profinet, Ether CAT, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA)
• Experience in MES integration and OPC UA configuration
• Strong troubleshooting skills in PLC, drives, and automation systems
• Experience in FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities
• Bachelor's/Diploma in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering
• Having plc HMI, servo VFD Programming experience in the automobile industry, specifically in , BIW, Powertrain, Material Handling system , Battery Line, and conveyor systems.

Good to Have:

• Experience in Ignition advanced modules (Perspective, Reporting)
• Exposure to battery manufacturing / process industry
• Knowledge of robot programming or DCS systems

Tata Technologies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees.