Lead Automation Engineer (PLC, SCADA)

Aries Marine Engineering Services; Ernakulam, Kolkata, Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aries Marine Engineering Services is seeking an experienced Lead Automation Engineer to drive PLC/SCADA development for marine automation projects. You will design control logic, interlocks, PID control, alarms, and data logging, and integrate systems with motors, generators and field devices.

You will lead FAT/SAT, troubleshooting and on-site commissioning, while guiding a team of automation engineers to ensure smooth project execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant industrial automation experience.
• Proven experience in complete PLC/SCADA software development and project commissioning.
• Marine automation, PMS and power management experience is a plus.
• Hands-on programming experience, not just maintenance or supervision.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop PLC programs, HMI and SCADA applications from concept to commissioning.
• Design control logic, interlocks, PID control, alarm monitoring, trending and data logging.
• Integrate PLC/SCADA systems with VFDs, generators, switchboards and field devices.
• Prepare control philosophies, I/O lists, system architecture and documentation.
• Lead FAT, SAT, troubleshooting and onsite commissioning.
• Lead and guide automation engineers and coordinate project execution.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

industrial automation

system integration

Tools

Siemens S7-1200

Siemens S7-1500

TIA Portal

Siemens WinCC

Ignition

FactoryTalk

Modbus TCP/RTU

PROFINET

PROFIBUS

OPC UA

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Lead Automation Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, industrial automation and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop PLC programs, HMI and SCADA applications from concept to commissioning.
• Design control logic, interlocks, PID control, alarm monitoring, trending and data logging.
• Integrate PLC/SCADA systems with VFDs, generators, electrical switchboards, instrumentation and field devices.
• Prepare control philosophies, I/O lists, system architecture and technical documentation.
• Lead FAT, SAT, troubleshooting and onsite commissioning.
• Lead and guide automation engineers and coordinate project execution.

Candidate requirements

• Minimum 8 years of relevant industrial automation experience.
• Proven experience in complete PLC/SCADA software development and project commissioning.
• Marine automation, PMS, AMS and power management experience will be an added advantage.
• PLC: Siemens S7-1200/S7-1500, TIA Portal; knowledge of other PLC platforms is advantageous.
• SCADA/HMI: Siemens WinCC, Ignition, FactoryTalk or equivalent.
• Communication: Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET, PROFIBUS and OPC UA.
• Controls: VFD integration, PID loops, industrial instrumentation and electrical control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, programming and system integration capabilities.
• Candidates must have strong hands-on programming experience, not just maintenance or supervisory experience.

Location

Mumbai, Mangalore, Kolkata & Cochin