Controls Project Engineer I

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries B.V. seeks a Controls Project Engineer I in Pune to lead design and development of LLC software using Siemens TIA Portal within a global controls architecture.

You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, define validation strategies and oversee integration testing with SCADA, EM and safety systems. The role requires 6+ years of Siemens TIA Portal experience, strong HMI and PLC skills, and international project exposure.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience with Siemens TIA Portal (Version 17+).
• Proficient in WinCC SCADA for process control and monitoring.
• Advanced HMI programming with screen design, scripting, and dynamic content.
• Excellent STL programming to develop PLC code from scratch.
• Strong knowledge of Profinet, Profibus and AS-i standards.
• Proficiency with Siemens Proneta for network diagnostics and backup management.
• Expertise in advanced PLC techniques including pointers and indirect addressing.
• XML programming preferred for data handling and integration.
• VB scripting preferred for HMI/SCADA enhancements.
• Experience with Siemens safety PLC programming, validation and fault diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of LLC software using Siemens TIA Portal and defined controls architecture.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and resolve complex technical challenges across disciplines.
• Define and implement validation strategies and lead integration testing with SCADA, EM, and safety systems.
• Plan, estimate effort and deliver the complete LLC workstream on time.
• Develop tools for diagnostics, simulation and emulation to improve testing and commissioning.
• Support project leadership with risk mitigation and system-level control solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement of products, processes and tools, contributing to platform evolution.
• Represent LLC engineering in customer meetings, design reviews and audits.
• Set and promote best practices across software delivery and documentation.

Skills

Siemens TIA Portal

WinCC SCADA

Advanced HMI programming

STL programming

Profinet/Profibus/AS-i

Siemens Proneta

Advanced PLC techniques

XML programming

VB scripting

Siemens safety PLC

International project experience

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

WinCC SCADA

Proneta

Job description

Controls Project Engineer I

Required Skillset:

• 6+ years experience with Siemens TIA Portal (Version 17+) – development, diagnostics, and commissioning
• WinCC SCADA – process control and monitoring
• Advanced HMI programming – screen design, scripting, dynamic content, user‑defined controls
• Excellent STL programming – develop PLC code from scratch using statement list language
• Strong knowledge of Profinet, Profibus and AS‑i communication standards
• Proficiency with Siemens Proneta for network diagnostics, version control and backup management
• Expertise in advanced PLC techniques – pointers, indirect addressing on Siemens platforms
• XML programming preferred for structured data handling and system integration
• VB scripting preferred for HMI/SCADA enhancement
• Experience with Siemens safety PLC programming, validation and fault diagnostics
• International project experience – global standards, coordination, multicultural teams

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of LLC software using Siemens TIA Portal and the defined controls architecture
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams, resolve complex technical challenges across disciplines
• Define and implement validation strategies and lead integration testing with SCADA, EM, and safety systems
• Plan, estimate effort and deliver the complete LLC workstream on time
• Develop and apply advanced tools for diagnostics, simulation and emulation to improve testing and commissioning efficiency
• Support project leadership with risk mitigation strategies and system‑level control solutions
• Drive continuous improvement of products, processes and tools, contributing to platform architecture evolution
• Represent the LLC engineering discipline during customer meetings, design reviews and technical audits
• Set and promote best practices across software delivery, documentation and team development

Technical Responsibilities

• Independently draft comprehensive functional and detailed specifications for large and complex projects, based on customer requirements, order files and the controls architecture
• Select optimal solutions using standardised modules and reusable library blocks to ensure efficiency and consistency
• Apply and enforce engineering standards, development procedures and quality guidelines
• Realise complex controls applications and subsystems by building, configuring, programming, testing and documenting them thoroughly
• Design and develop new control modules to extend and strengthen standard control libraries
• Perform functional analyses, interpret user requirements and translate them into reliable control system designs
• Evaluate and align mechanical layouts for functional and controls compliance
• Independently manage commissioning according to the plan, in coordination with site supervisors and project leaders
• Ensure complete and high‑quality Service Take Over (STO) documentation and deliverables
• Provide technical advice to the Project Leader, Engineering and Project Manager regarding complex or multi‑disciplinary issues
• Report technical progress, deviations and risk mitigation plans to the Project Leader, Engineering and Group Leader
• Coordinate and mentor Controls Engineers within the project team, ensuring clarity of goals and deliverables
• Maintain cost awareness and manage allocated budget for the LLC workstream
• Apply a strong understanding of tools, standards and methodologies in day‑to‑day work
• Manage multi‑disciplinary activities, ensuring integration and consistency
• Demonstrate strong sense of planning, ownership and project discipline