Engineer/ Senior Engineer - Instrumentation & Controls - PLC

Atlas Copco Group; Vadodara; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, seeks a seasoned engineer to design and implement PLC/HMI/SCADA solutions. You will work on Siemens, Schneider and Rockwell hardware, program IEC 61131 languages and support on-site FAT/SAT and commissioning activities.

Role requires hands-on experience with instrumentation, sensors, and various field devices, plus travel for customer support. A strong focus on quality, documentation, and ISO procedures is essential.

Qualifications

• BE / B Tech / M Tech in Electrical Engineering / Instrumentation engineering / Electronics/ E & TC with 4 to 9 years of designing and programming experience.
• Detail or working knowledge of Siemens, Schneider and Rockwell hardware & PLC/HMI/SCADA programming in all languages (STL, FBD, Ladder).
• Experience with FAT/SAT/Commissioning of PLC-based control systems and on-site support.
• Knowledge of various communication protocols and field instruments; should be able to create/control system drawings.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop PLC/HMI/SCADA programs from scratch for complex projects.
• Coordinate with clients/consultants and suppliers for technical discussions and approvals.
• Support pre-commissioning activities, loop checking and on-site troubleshooting.
• Prepare work instructions, checklists and ISO-compliant procedures.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA programming

IEC 61131

Vibration monitoring systems

Onsite FAT/SAT/Commissioning

Onsite trouble shooting

Travel willingness

Sensors & field instruments

Communication protocols

Instrumentation drawings

Excel

Education

BE / BTech / MTech in Electrical / Instrumentation / Electronics / E&TC

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

E-plan

MS Excel

Job description

• Detail or working knowledge of various Siemens, Schneider and Rockwell hardware & PLC/HMI/SCADA Programming in all languages (STL, FBD, Ladder etc).
• PLC control system programming experience using IEC 61131
• BN 3500/Orbit 60 vibration monitoring system knowledge & programming is an added advantage.
• Should have independently developed PLC/HMI/SCADA program from scratch for complex projects
• Should have independently handled onsite support activities like FAT/SAT/Commissioning for PLC based control System.
• Experience of pre commissioning activities like loop checking, trouble shooting, simulation of I/Os etc on site.
• Overseas/Domestic travel experience for onsite customer support and / or comfortable with such travel.
• Knowledge field instruments like sensors, transmitters, controller (embedded and/or other PLCs), valves.
• Knowledge and experience of handling/configuration of various communication protocols.
• Working knowledge on design software AutoCAD Electrical / E-plan as well as Ms Office Excel.
• Study the customer specifications related to Instrumentation & control systems for selection of control systems.
• Understanding and Create various Instrumentation and control system related drawings and documents like logic diagram, I/O List, Bill of material, PLC related documents like Communication list, Alarm/trip list, signal list, Monitor screen documents and customized documents as per customer requirement etc.
• Preparation of work instructions, check lists, standard procedure etc related to ISO requirement.
• Co-ordination with client / consultants and suppliers for technical discussions, document approval process.
• Upon requirement, should be able to co-ordinate and manage with management trainee to meet customer’s engineering support requirement.
• Continuously innovate the ideas to improve the Quality aspect of engineering & Programming.

Your role

Experience & Knowledge Requirements

• Detail or working knowledge of various Siemens, Schneider and Rockwell hardware & PLC/HMI/SCADA Programming in all languages (STL, FBD, Ladder etc).
• PLC control system programming experience using IEC 61131
• BN 3500/Orbit 60 vibration monitoring system knowledge & programming is an added advantage.
• Should have independently developed PLC/HMI/SCADA program from scratch for complex projects
• Should have independently handled onsite support activities like FAT/SAT/Commissioning for PLC based control System.
• Experience of pre commissioning activities like loop checking, trouble shooting, simulation of I/Os etc on site.
• Overseas/Domestic travel experience for onsite customer support and / or comfortable with such travel.
• Knowledge field instruments like sensors, transmitters, controller (embedded and/or other PLCs), valves.
• Knowledge and experience of handling/configuration of various communication protocols.
• Working knowledge on design software AutoCAD Electrical / E-plan as well as Ms Office Excel.
• Study the customer specifications related to Instrumentation & control systems for selection of control systems.
• Understanding and Create various Instrumentation and control system related drawings and documents like logic diagram, I/O List, Bill of material, PLC related documents like Communication list, Alarm/trip list, signal list, Monitor screen documents and customized documents as per customer requirement etc.
• Preparation of work instructions, check lists, standard procedure etc related to ISO requirement.
• Co-ordination with client / consultants and suppliers for technical discussions, document approval process.
• Upon requirement, should be able to co-ordinate and manage with management trainee to meet customer’s engineering support requirement.
• Continuously innovate the ideas to improve the Quality aspect of engineering & Programming.

Good to have

• Preferred to have working experience with Centrifugal Compressors, Screw compressor, Reciprocating compressors, Dryers, Oxygen/Nitrogen generator.
• Cyber security related to controls system.
• Programming knowledge in C, C++, Excel VBA, Python, SQL Server database.
• Familiarized with version control tools.

Education and Professional Experience Requirements

BE / B Tech / M Tech. in Electrical Engineering / Instrumentation engineering / Electronics/ E & TC with 4 to 9 years of designing and programming experience in project execution in an engineering or product organisation.

Software skill requirement

• Programming skills for Siemens/Rockwell/Schneider PLCs
• Deep knowledge of PLC languages like STL, FBD, Ladder, CFC etc.
• FAT/SAT/Commissioning of control panels.

Personality requirements

• Be able to adapt in a new environment.
• Strong interpersonal communication
• Willingness to travel within the region and internationally.
• This position is a key interface between customer and company, we are looking for a person with strong personality who can be an active driver.

Country And City Description

Vadodara, Gujarat, India

In return, we offer

A work culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behaviour, and integrity.

Access to Global Job Opportunities as a part of Atlas Copco Group

Opportunities to grow and develop.

Potential to see your ideas realized and to make an impact.

New challenges and new learnings

Job location

Hybrid

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Atlas Copco Group, GECIA in Vadodara, Gujarat.

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