Senior Automation Engineer

gea; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA seeks an experienced automation engineer in India to develop Siemens PLC/SCADA/HMI programs, review FDS, and prepare essential documentation for pharma and chemical projects. The role includes FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ participation, and mentoring junior engineers. Based in Vadodara with significant travel, English proficiency required.

Experience with GMP, ATEX, and SQL databases is preferred. You will collaborate across project teams and ensure compliance with GEA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering with Instrumentation & Controls, Electrical, Electronics or similar background.
• 5-8 years work experience in Pharma, Chemical, Dairy, or Food industries.
• Must have English as working language; regional language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Software Development - PLC, SCADA, HMI.
• Software FAT / SAT.
• FDS Review / Write Up.
• Prepare documentation like Alarm & Interlock lists, User Access Specifications, HMI Instructions.
• Remote Site Support and On Site Commissioning.
• Technical Lead for projects and multi-project management.
• Mentor junior/associate engineers.

Skills

Siemens TIA Portal

PLC

HMI

SCADA

SCL

LAD

FBD

STL

ISA-88 (S88)

GMP

GAMP5

21 CFR Part 11

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

ATEX

SQL Database

VMware/ESXi

P&ID reading

Electrical drawings

Self-Learning

Education

Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Instrumentation & Controls, Electrical, Electronics or similar education background

Tools

Rockwell

Schneider

AVEVA

Microsoft SQL database

VMware Workstation

Job description

Goal:

The NPE Global Engineering Hub India (NPE GEH) serves as the central engineering hub for the NPE Division, supporting all NPE entities with skilled, flexible, and diverse engineering resources. Our experienced team brings broad technical capability and collaborates closely with entities to support, enhance, and accelerate engineering activities.

THE POSITION - General Definition

• To provide automation and electrical engineering capabilities To assist in the preparation and presentation of tenders and proposals, and delivery of projects.


• Upon securing a contract / order the engineer (depending upon the size and complexity of the project) may be required to operate independently or as part of a project team to design, supply, install, commission and document the project.

Responsibilities / Tasks

Role & Responsibilities:

• Software Development - PLC, SCADA, HMI


• Software FAT / SAT


• FDS Review / Write Up


• Various Document Preparation


• Remote Site Support


• On Site Commissioning


• Technical Lead for Projects


• Multi-Project Management


• Mentoring Junior / Associate Engineers

Tasks:

• Software Logic Development in Siemens with GEA Standard


• HMI / SCADA Screen Development in Siemens with GEA Standard


• Review FDS and develop program with GEA standard


• Prepare Documentation like Alarm & Interlock list, User Access Specification, HMI Instruction etc.


• Participate in FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ by following Protocol with reporting

Your Profile / Qualifications

Work Experience:

Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Instrumentation & Controls, Electrical, Electronics or similar education background

5-8 Years

Experience in Pharma, Chemical, Dairy, or Food industries.

Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience in Siemens TIA Portal, PLC, HMI, SCADA programming.


• Knowledge of SCL, LAD, FBD, STL and ISA-88 (S88) standards.


• Ability to read and understand P&IDs, electrical drawings, and instrumentation systems.


• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills


• Knowledge of GMP, GAMP5, 21 CFR Part 11, and documentation practices.


• Strong communication and teamwork skills.


• Exposure to Rockwell, Schneider, AVEVA, or other automation platforms.


• Knowledge of ATEX, SQL Database, VMware/ESXi, and Client-Server architectures.


• Basic knowledge on Electrical drawings reading and components identification.


• Self-Learning Capability

Tasks:

• Software Logic Development in Siemens with GEA Standard.


• HMI / SCADA Screen Development in Siemens with GEA Standard.


• Review FDS and develop program with GEA standard.


• Prepare Documentation like Alarm & Interlock list, User Access Specification, HMI Instruction etc.


• Participate in FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ by following Protocol with reporting.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Software Development - PLC, SCADA, HMI


• Software FAT / SAT.


• FDS Review / Write Up.


• Various Document Preparation.


• Remote Site Support.


• On Site Commissioning.

Languages known:

• Must have - English


• Good to have - Regional Language


• Preferred - Hindi

Other Qualifications:

• Computer literacy with Outlook & Teams.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook).


• Virtual Machine, VMWare Workstation.


• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL database is preferred.


• Knowledge of electrical directives and standards is preferred.

Overview:

• Basic understanding of Mechanical Engineering.


• Good understanding of Electrical Components.


• Good understanding of Process Instruments.


• Good understanding of Automation Programming Software.


• Industrial Process knowhow in Chemical & Pharma, Dairy, Food.


• Exposure to above mentioned Industries and strong contacts in these industries.


• Ability to manage both internal and external resources within a project team environment.


• Demonstrate problem solving capabilities.

Travel Requirements:

The Engineer would be based in Vadodara, India office

Approximately 40% travel for commissioning and project support within India and abroad.