Lead - Automations & Commissioning

Nexsys Process Automations; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexsys Process Automations in Hyderabad, India, is seeking a senior automation engineer with 10+ years of experience in automation, commissioning, and project execution to lead complex projects for pharmaceutical clients. You will lead Siemens PLC programming (S7-300/400/1200/1500), SCADA/HMI systems, and PCS 7/DCS integration, while ensuring compliance with pharma standards such as GAMP 5 and 21 CFR Part 11.

Travel to client sites is expected.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Lead Siemens PLC programming, automation engineering, and commissioning activities.
• Handle PLC systems including S7-300/400/1200/1500 using TIA Portal and Step 7.
• Configure and troubleshoot WinCC Classic, WinCC Unified, HMI/SCADA, and PCS 7/DCS systems.
• Manage FAT/SAT, I/O testing, loop checks, interlock validation, and plant start-up activities.
• Troubleshoot PLCHMI communication, industrial networks, field instrumentation, and control systems.
• Review technical documents, commissioning reports, test protocols, and as-built documentation.
• Ensure compliance with pharma automation requirements, including GAMP 5, cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, CSV, and data integrity, wherever applicable.
• Lead project execution, coordinate with cross-functional teams and clients, and mentor junior engineers.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Siemens PLC programming, automation engineering, and commissioning activities.
• Handle PLC systems including S7-300/400/1200/1500 using TIA Portal and Step 7.
• Configure and troubleshoot WinCC Classic, WinCC Unified, HMI/SCADA, and PCS 7/DCS systems.
• Manage FAT/SAT, I/O testing, loop checks, interlock validation, and plant start-up activities.
• Troubleshoot PLCHMI communication, industrial networks, field instrumentation, and control systems.
• Review technical documents, commissioning reports, test protocols, and as-built documentation.
• Ensure compliance with pharma automation requirements, including GAMP 5, cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, CSV, and data integrity, wherever applicable.
• Lead project execution, coordinate with cross-functional teams and clients, and mentor junior engineers.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in automation engineering, commissioning, and project execution.
• Strong expertise in Siemens PLC, SCADA, HMI, and PCS 7/DCS systems.
• Hands-on experience with PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Modbus, OPC-UA, and Industrial Ethernet.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, or process industry projects.
• Strong leadership, troubleshooting, client coordination, and team management skills.
• Willingness to travel to client sites for commissioning and project support.Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile