Senior Automation Engineer

Siemens; Thane; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Senior Automation Service Engineer for on-site support in Ahmedabad. The role focuses on installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial automation systems, with emphasis on Siemens hardware and software platforms.

The candidate should bring 5–8 years of field service experience (or 7+ years with a Diploma) and strong hands-on knowledge of Simatic S7/PCS7, TIA Portal, and WinCC. Extensive travel within Gujarat and Maharashtra is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in field service and after-sales activities for factory and process automation.
• Engineering graduate with 5-8 years experience or Diploma with 7+ years experience.
• Experience with Siemens automation products like Simatic S7 or PCS7 is required.

Responsibilities

• Includes full lifecycle of automation equipment—from installation and commissioning to maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Install, test, and commission automation systems and support on-site.
• Provide on-site expert troubleshooting and technical support for hardware and software environments (PLC, DCS, SCADA).

Skills

On-site troubleshooting

PLC/SCADA/DCS

Education

BE/B.Tech or Diploma in Electronics/Instrumentation/Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Electronics/Instrumentation/Electrical Engineering

Tools

TIA Portal

Step7

WinCC

PCS7

Job description

• A Siemens Automation Service Engineer is a technical specialist responsible for the installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial automation systems.
• These engineers act as on-site experts, providing critical troubleshooting and support for complex hardware and software environments, including PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• The role is pivotal in ensuring the operational efficiency of manufacturing plants and process industries by managing both new installations and existing site upgrades.

Senior Automation Service Engineer

Work Base location - Ahmedabad

Role Overview –

• A Siemens Automation Service Engineer is a technical specialist responsible for the installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial automation systems.
• These engineers act as on-site experts, providing critical troubleshooting and support for complex hardware and software environments, including PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• The role is pivotal in ensuring the operational efficiency of manufacturing plants and process industries by managing both new installations and existing site upgrades.

What We’re Looking For –

• Support factory & Process automation after sales activities like field service, Retrofit of old system, maintenance contracts, Digital service support & execution.
• Candidate must be a engineering graduate with minimum 5-8 years of experience or Diploma with 7+ years of experience.
• Experience in Siemens automation products like Simatic S7 or PCS7 is a must have for this role

Core Responsibilities:

Includes the full lifecycle of automation equipment—from initial installation and commissioning to routine maintenance and emergency troubleshooting.

Technical Software Proficiency:

Mastery of Siemens-specific tools such as TIA Portal, Step7, WinCC, and PCS7 (DCS) is essential for programming and diagnostics.

Hardware Expertise:

Engineers work with a wide range of products including S7-400/1200/1500 PLCs, PCS7, WINCC SCADA , and network communication products.

Educational Background:

A Bachelor’s degree (BE/B.Tech) or Diploma in Electronics, Instrumentation, or Electrical Engineering is typically required.

Experience Levels:

Professional roles generally require between 5 and 10 years of hands‑on experience in field service or automation engineering.

Extensive and short notice travelling in the state of Gujrat and Maharashtra