Lead, Automation & Controls, NPD, PAM Shirwal, ACG Engineering

ACG; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ACG invites an experienced automation engineer to design, develop, integrate, test, and release standardized automation solutions for packaging machines. You will build robust automation platforms using PLC, Servo, VFD, HMI, and SCADA, aligning with engineering guidelines, international standards, and quality processes.

Responsibilities include architecture design, vendor coordination, testing protocols, on-time delivery, and ensuring machine performance and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in PLC, VFD, Servo, SCADA for packaging machines.
• CE certification is a plus.
• 8–10 years of hands-on automation experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% for commissioning and support.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation software programs for packaging machines.
• Develop the overall automation system architecture (PLC, Servo, VFD, HMI, SCADA).
• Plan and coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams for software development and integration.

Skills

Mitsubishi PLC

Servo drive

SCADA programming

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Mechatronics

Commissioning

Education

BE in E & TC / Instrumentation

Job description

Job Objective

Responsible for design, develop, integrate, test, and release standardized automation solutions, including PLC, VFD, Servo Drive, HMI, and SCADA software, for ACG Packaging Machines. The role is responsible for creating robust, reliable, and scalable automation platforms by adhering to company engineering guidelines, international standards, and quality processes, ensuring successful machine performance, product standardization, and customer satisfaction.

Primary responsibilities-

Strategic and planning:

1. Design and develop automation software programs for packaging machines in line with functional and performance requirements.
2. Develop the overall automation system architecture, including PLC, Servo, VFD, HMI, SCADA, and communication networks.
3. Plan and coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams for software development, hardware integration, commissioning, and technical support.
4. Develop testing, simulation, and validation protocols, and execute them to ensure machine performance, reliability, safety, and compliance with applicable standards.
5. Plan and execute assigned activities in accordance with organizational project timelines, ensuring on-time delivery of engineering deliverables and product releases.

Functional Core:

1. Ensure timely achievement of all project milestones and deliverables related to PLC, VFD, SCADA and Servo software to support successful product launches.Responsible for design, creation and testing of PLC, servo, SCADA software code, in order to meet requirement of the machine
2. Design, develop, test, and commission PLC, Servo, and VFD software in accordance with machine functional requirements. Coordinate with electrical and shopfloor team for successfully implementing the program logic and functioning of overall machine.

1. Select and size key electrical components, including servo drives, motors and associated automation hardware.

Must to have

1. Strong expertise in Mitsubishi PLC, Servo, SCADA programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
2. Good understanding of mechatronics, machine mechanics, motion control, AI, mechanical linkages, and industrial instrumentation, CE certification
3. Coordinate with the Electrical Design and Shopfloor teams to ensure successful implementation, integration, and commissioning of machine automation.
4. Collaborate with the Quality team to validate machine automation and software functionality in compliance with quality standards.
5. Develop, test, debug, and validate PLC, VFD, and Servo Drive software to ensure reliable machine performance.
6. Hands‑on experience in automation of packaging machinery, including commissioning and troubleshooting.
7. Willingness to travel up to 20% annually for machine commissioning, customer support, and site activities. Responsible for software testing, release management, version control, and synchronization of PLC, VFD, SCADA and Servo system software through the Master
8. Prepare and hand over automation‑related inputs for validation documentation, including ITR, DQ, IQ, and OQ, to ensure successful machine qualification and regulatory compliance.for the handover of content for ITR, DQ, IQ, OQ Validation document to have confirmed product

Internal process

Responsible for creation of ITR test scenario for PLC, VFD, Servo & SCADA software along with Design and simulation lead to release tested software

Key Result Areas

• On Time Delivering In Full (OTDIF)
• First Time Right

Key Interfaces

Internal Interfaces within ACG

External Interfaces outside ACG

• Procurement Team
• NPD Design Team
• Shopfloor team
• Quality Control
• Human Resources
• Product Management
• Marketing team for product graphic design
• IIoT team for harmonized screen Design.

• Project Consultants for regulatory compliance
• Vendors for user interface software for PLC Software, VFD, Servo, SCADA
• Customer
• Vendors for CE certification

Educational and Experience Requirements

Minimum Requirement

Desired

Level of Education

• BE in E & TC /

Instrumentation

• BE in E & TC /

Instrumentation

Experience

• 8-10 years of exp
• Work Experience in programming of PLC, VFD, Servo drive, SCADA etc. for machines