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

ACG World; Satara; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ACG Packaging Machines in India is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to design, develop, integrate, test, and release automation software for packaging machines. You will work on PLC, Servo, VFD, SCADA, and HMI, ensuring robust, scalable platforms.

Candidates should have BE in E&TC, 8-10 years of experience, strong Mitsubishi PLC expertise, and willingness to travel up to 20% for commissioning and support.

Qualifications

• BE in E & TC (or equivalent).
• 8–10 years of experience in packaging machine automation.
• Strong Mitsubishi PLC, Servo, SCADA, and HMI skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and release automation software for packaging machines.
• Create robust automation architectures including PLC, Servo, VFD, HMI, SCADA, and networks.
• Coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams for integration and commissioning.

Skills

Mitsubishi PLC

Servo control

SCADA programming

HMI development

Mechatronics

Education

BE in E & TC

Tools

SCADA software

Electrical design tools

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

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

Functional Core

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

Must to have

• Strong expertise in Mitsubishi PLC, Servo, SCADA programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Good understanding of mechatronics, machine mechanics, motion control, AI, mechanical linkages, and industrial instrumentation, CE certification
• Coordinate with the Electrical Design and Shopfloor teams to ensure successful implementation, integration, and commissioning of machine automation.
• Collaborate with the Quality team to validate machine automation and software functionality in compliance with quality standards.
• Develop, test, debug, and validate PLC, VFD, and Servo Drive software to ensure reliable machine performance.
• Hands-on experience in automation of packaging machinery, including commissioning and troubleshooting.
• 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
• 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

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

Key Result Areas

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

Level of Education

• BE in E & TC /

Instrumentation

• BE in E & TC /

Instrumentation

• BE in E & TC /

Experience

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