Manager Process Automation

Schneider Electric; West Bengal; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is looking for a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Configuration & Implementation Specialist in West Bengal, India. This role drives automation excellence, focusing on designing and implementing solutions using PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in automation design, programming, and knowledge of industrial communication protocols. Join us to shape the future of manufacturing processes!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in automation system design and programming.
• Understanding of instrumentation and basic electrical systems.
• Familiarity with MES/IIoT systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive automation excellence in manufacturing processes.
• Design and implement automation solutions.
• Conduct Factory and Site Acceptance Tests.

Skills

PLC/DCS/SCADA systems

Industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, OPC)

Hands‑on programming (Ladder Logic, Function Block, SFC)

Instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, control valves)

Electrical systems and panel design

Job description

Join our dynamic team as a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Configuration & Implementation Specialist! We're seeking an innovative professional to drive automation excellence and shape the future of our manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Automation System Design & Implementation
• Design and develop automation solutions using PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems
• Prepare control philosophies, functional design specifications (FDS), and detailed engineering documents
• Configure and program PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, etc.)
• Develop HMI/SCADA screens for process visualization and control
• Execute automation projects from concept to commissioning
• Vendor coordination and review of engineering deliverables
• Conduct FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test)
• Ensure adherence to project schedules, quality, and safety standards
• Provide support for existing automation systems
• Diagnose and resolve PLC/DCS/SCADA-related issues
• Perform periodic system health checks and preventive maintenance
• Implement system upgrades and modifications
• Analyze process performance and implement automation improvements
• Reduce downtime and increase plant efficiency through control strategies
• Integrate advanced control techniques where applicable
• Maintain technical documentation (loop diagrams, P&IDs, IO lists)
• Ensure compliance with industrial standards and safety regulations
• Support audits and regulatory inspections
• Implement safety interlocks and fail-safe mechanisms
• Ensure secure industrial network architecture
• Follow cybersecurity best practices for OT systems

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong experience in PLC/DCS/SCADA systems
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, OPC)
• Hands‑on programming experience (Ladder Logic, Function Block, SFC)
• Understanding of instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, control valves)
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and panel design
• Familiarity with MES/IIoT systems is an advantage

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.