Senior Control Engineer

Barry Wehmiller India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry Wehmiller India is seeking a Senior Engineer- Controls with 8+ years of experience to design, develop, modify and implement PLC and HMI programs for packaging machinery. The role requires hands-on expertise in Siemens, Allen-Bradley and Beckhoff platforms and strong scripting for HMI within a systems view of electrical/controls architecture.

Responsibilities include developing PLC/HMI from scratch, ensuring performance and quality, and supporting FAT/SAT and start-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics or Electronics & Communications Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in programming Siemens, Allen-Bradley and/or Beckhoff PLCs and HMIs.
• Experience in scripting for HMI programming is an added advantage.
• Experience in printing, packaging, and converting machinery, OEM is preferrable.

Responsibilities

• Configure automation hardware and software packages according to project design specification.
• Develop PLC and HMI programs from scratch as per client’s machine automation requirements.
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of PLC and HMI programs developed.
• Follow software change management procedures and maintain version control.
• Manage projects as assigned and deliver to agreed schedule and scope.
• Communicate with project stakeholders the progress relative to plan.
• Support FAT/SAT and start-up of integrated control systems.

Skills

Siemens PLC programming

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

Beckhoff PLC programming

HMI programming

HMI scripting (Java/C#)

Java

C#

MS Office

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical & Electronics or Electronics & Communications

Tools

Siemens S7-1200/1500

Siemens Comfort/Unified Comfort panels

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix

PanelView HMIs

Beckhoff PLCs/HMI

TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

RSLogix

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3

Job description

Job Description

Senior Engineer- Controls with 8+ years of overall experience in design, develop, modify, migrate, and implement PLC and HMI programs for discrete machinery/equipments preferably from printing/paper converting/packaging or textile industries.

The engineer should be able to take systems approach in understanding core design features, system elements, overall mechanical design and electrical/controls architecture and develop PLC and HMI programs ensuring the overall functional quality of the machinery/equipment. Responsible for the interface between the hardware and software of the automation system.

Technical skills:

Well versed in selection and use of high-performance control system hardware, especially Siemens, Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation), and Beckhoff PLC and HMI platforms.

PLC and HMI development from scratch as per the client standards:

• Hardware: Siemens S7-1200/S7-1500 PLCs and Comfort/Unified Comfort panels, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLCs and PanelView HMIs, and Beckhoff PLCs/HMI platforms.
• Software: TIA Portal v15 and above, Rockwell Studio 5000, and Beckhoff TwinCAT 3.
• Customization: HMI scripting using Java or C#
• Must have Hands on experience in developing the PLC and HMI programs from the scratch as per the URS
• Ability to understand and develop Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programs in ladder/function chart/ structured text/sequential function languages and interface with HMI programs accordingly
• Thorough knowledge in signal communications protocols (e.g., foundation fieldbus, Device Net, BACnet, Ethernet/IP, CAN, Profibus, ASi, EtherCAT, etc.)
• Ability to develop machine automation test cases for Factory Acceptance and Site Acceptance
• Experience in installation and commissioning in-person at site and using remote tools
• Knowledge in selection of motors, motor controllers or drives, calculation of motor horsepower, torque, speed range, reduction ratios etc.
• Knowledge in selection of sensor technologies applicable to the desired type of measurement (e.g., flow, pressure, level, temperature, analytical, counters, position, motion, vision, etc.) and have good knowledge
• In sensor characteristics (e.g., range-ability, accuracy and precision, temperature effects, response times, reliability, repeatability, etc.)
• Knowledge in selecting other control elements like solenoid valves, On-off devices/relays, self-regulating devices, transducers (e.g., analog/digital [A/D], digital/analog [D/A], current/pneumatic [I/P] conversion, etc.) based on application
• Follow codes, standards, and regulations like American National Standards Institute (ANSI), International Society of Automation (ISA), National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Underwriter Laboratory (UL)

Tool Skills:

• Siemens PLC and HMI programming - TIA Portal v15.1 Minimum and Mandatory
• Allen-Bradley PLC programming - Studio 5000 / RSLogix – Preferred
• Beckhoff PLC programming
• Candidates with a mixed combination of Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Beckhoff PLC/HMI programming experience are acceptable. Strong hands-on experience in at least one platform is required, with experience in multiple platforms preferred.
• MS Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Soft Skills:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Logical and systematic problem-solving skills
• Ability to focus on important information and identify key details
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with the client team
• Teamworking skills with ability to work independently

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) or Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE).
• 8+ years of experience in programming Siemens, Allen-Bradley and/or Beckhoff PLCs and HMIs.
• Experience in scripting for HMI programming is an added advantage.
• Experience in printing, packaging, and converting machinery, OEM is preferrable.

Key Result Areas:

• Configure automation hardware and software packages according to project design specification.
• Develop PLC and HMI programs from scratch as per client’s machine automation requirements.
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of PLC and HMI programs developed.
• Follow software change management procedures and maintain version control.
• Manage projects as assigned and deliver to agreed schedule and scope.
• Communicate with project stakeholders the progress relative to plan.
• Support FAT/SAT and start-up of integrated control systems.

Travel:

• Occasional domestic and/or global travel may be required for this position up to 15%.