Controls & Automation Engineering Specialist

Expleo Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Continuous learning

Global opportunities

Job summary

Expleo is seeking an Automotive engineer to help transform mobility by developing solutions for autonomous vehicles, electric mobility, and digitalisation. You will work on projects that optimise performance and sustainability for global automotive giants, with a focus on safety, efficiency and environmental impact.

The role involves developing standards in Rockwell and Siemens PLCs, validating and troubleshooting PLC/HMI, and supporting virtual commissioning activities from Chennai One SEZ.

Qualifications

• Diploma or engineering degree required.
• Knowledge of Rockwell and Siemens PLCs.
• Experience with automotive body shop knowledge desired.

Responsibilities

• Design and troubleshoot Rockwell PLC programs (Logix) across level 2/3.
• Validate & troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and related controls.
• Develop and improvise PLC/HMI logics for automation projects.
• Train plant/supplier teams on developed standards.

Skills

BIW shop knowledge

English communication

PLC troubleshooting

HMI handling

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma / Engineering Graduate

Tools

RS Logix 5000

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View Studio

FactoryTalk Linx

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Automation

Job description

As an Automotive engineer, you will be part of the team who are transforming the future of mobility industry by developing solutions for autonomous vehicles, electric mobility, and digitalisation. Join us to help the global automotive giants to optimise performance and sustainability through continuous innovation. You will have the opportunity to work on projects that integrate the latest technologies to enhance vehicle safety, efficiency, and environmental impact.

Make a direct impact on creating safer, smarter, and greener transportation solutions that will define the automotive industry of tomorrow.

Expleo is the home of bold and reliable minds. With more than 50 years of experience in developing complex products, optimising manufacturing processes, and ensuring the quality of information systems, Expleo boasts an extensive global footprint, powered by 19,000 highly skilled experts delivering value in 30 countries.

Our efforts in creating a supportive and inclusive workplace in India have earned us some key recognitions:

• 'Great Place to Work' certification for building a supportive, engaging environment.
• 'Progressive Place to Work,' by ET Now, for our dedication to innovation and inclusive workplace policies.
• 'Best Organizations for Women,' by ET Now, for empowering women by providing equal opportunities, supporting professional development and promoting inclusive leadership.

Responsibilities

Purpose of the Role

The role is responsible for executing Rockwell and Siemens PLC-related activities from the IAP VPE CARE team to Rest of World.

Key responsibilities include creation of standards in Rockwell, validation & troubleshooting of PLC, HMI, and related controls programs.

Office Location: Chennai One SEZ

Key Job Responsibilities

Collaborate with corporate counterparts to understand technical requirements and deliver accurate outputs within agreed timelines. Good command in English communication B28 with necessary technical knowledge is required.

Demonstrate sound understanding of Allen-Bradley industrial automation components and Logix5000 platforms, including controllers, I/O modules, communication modules, and HMI terminals.

• # Design and troubleshoot advanced PLC program (meet level 2 and 3 requirements and in addition able to retrieve and set GSV/SSV instructions,
• # Generate/remove safety signatures lock/unlock safety PLC, map safety tags,
• # Configure Logix5000 message, monitor and modify controller properties, enable time synchronization,
• # Monitor and configure standard and safety scan time, install EDS/AOP, compare files, export/import to/from l5k/l5x,
• # Create add-on instructions (AOIs), remove udt/tags/routines/AOI/programs, update program comments.

• # design and troubleshoot advanced HMI applications using FactoryTalk View ME and Rockwell FactoryTalk Optix
• # develop FactoryTalk Optix HMI applications, including reusable UI components, tags, alarms, trends, recipes, user security, communications, and deployment
• # create global objects and global graphic displays, and create objects with animation
• # create tags with parameters, modify global connections, and test applications/displays
• # create communications configurations and create/manage runtime files
• # use application manager tools to upload/download runtime files and create backups.

Handson experience in Allen-Bradley industrial automation (Compact Logix, Control Logix, Guard Logix series PLCs) and Rockwell software (RS Logix 5000, Studio 5000 (Logix Designer), FactoryTalk View Studio, FactoryTalk Linx, and FactoryTalk Optix.

Develop and improvise the existing PLC, HMI & related logics and support for the virtual commissioning activities.

Should be able to develop the Standards as like Siemens in Rockwell by using the various standards

Should be able to develop the documentation related to the standards & Can train the plant / supplier team on the standards

Knowledge in the IEC 61131 standard is preferable

Knowledge in Automotive industry and related projects / equipment is must. Body shop (BIW / Weld shop) related knowledge is desirable.

Knowledge in handling verify the E plan drawings, control panel circuits, power wirings - is added advantage

Certified training from Rockwell training centre is desirable

Qualifications

Diploma / Engineering Graduate

Essential Skills

BIW shop Automotive industry knowledge - MUST.

Expertise in Rockwell PLC Software's - RS Logix 5000, Studio 5000 (Logix Designer), FactoryTalkViewStudio, FactoryTalk Linx. & Siemens Tia Portal

Should be worked as a PLC Software engineer / specialist on the OEM, Line builder or service providers

Good in communication skills and English language skills.

Other Software Skills

MS Office & Power BI Tools

Python (Added advantage)

Desired Skills

Behavioural Skills Learn more on Stellantis standards and work individually without support

Willingness to work in Europe time lines.

Willingness to work in shifts, extending work hours & week ends (when necessary)

Willingness to accept other job responsibilities as and when needed.

Project management and supervision skills

Experience

6-8 years

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers, developing solutions that create a sustainable today and tomorrow.
• Continuous learning - Our Learning & Leadership Development team has established a world-class learning ecosystem that enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
• Global organisation - We provide solutions to leading brands from various sectors, giving you the opportunity to work with top-tier companies providing impactful solutions to our customers’ customers.