Senior Controls Project Engineer

Vanderlande; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 2.500.000 - 4.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary package

30 days annual leave

Hybrid working model

Vanderlande Academy and training

Zusammenfassung

Vanderlande Industries GmbH seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead LLC software development for large-scale automation projects. You will design, test, and commission PLC solutions using Siemens TIA Portal, STL, and advanced HMI/SCADA tooling, while guiding cross-functional teams and ensuring quality and timelines.

You will travel 50–70% for project commissioning, collaborate with international teams, and contribute to continuous improvement of control platforms and engineering processes.

Qualifikationen

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering is required.
• Degree from a recognized university.
• Senior level PLC engineering experience in industrial automation.
• Strong expertise with Siemens TIA Portal, STL programming, and HMI/SCADA tooling.

Aufgaben

• Lead design, development, testing, and commissioning of LLC software for automation systems.
• Develop PLC applications using STL; configure, program, test, and document control solutions.
• Lead system integration, FAT, and commissioning activities across projects.
• Provide technical leadership and drive continuous improvements in engineering processes.

Kenntnisse

Siemens TIA Portal

STL programming

SCADA systems

Siemens HMI

Siemens Safety PLC

Siemens Proneta

Profinet

Profibus

System integration

Ausbildung

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation

Degree from a recognized university

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Jobbeschreibung

If you are passionate about industrial automation, PLC software development, and delivering advanced control systems for large-scale automation projects, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Your Role:

As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will lead the design, development, testing, and commissioning of Low‑Level Controls (LLC) software for medium to large‑scale automation systems. You will work closely with cross‑functional engineering teams to deliver high‑quality control solutions using Siemens PLC technologies while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and project timelines.

Join our Controls Engineering team and contribute to the development of world‑class automation solutions powering airports, warehouses, and parcel logistics systems across the globe.

What you will do/Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and development of LLC software using Siemens TIA Portal and Vanderlande's controls architecture.

Develop PLC applications from scratch using Statement List (STL) programming.

Design, configure, program, test, and document complex control applications and subsystems.

Develop reusable control modules and enhance standard PLC software libraries.

Create functional specifications and detailed technical documentation based on customer requirements.

Apply engineering standards, software development procedures, and quality guidelines throughout the project lifecycle.

Lead system integration, validation, and testing activities involving PLC, SCADA, Safety PLC, and Equipment Management systems.

Develop diagnostic, simulation, and emulation tools to improve testing and commissioning efficiency.

Independently manage commissioning activities in collaboration with site supervisors and project leaders.

Ensure complete and high‑quality Service Take Over (STO) documentation.

Troubleshoot complex automation issues and implement robust control solutions.

Support risk mitigation and resolve multidisciplinary technical challenges.

Provide technical leadership to Controls Engineers within project teams.

Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and engineering audits.

Support project planning, effort estimation, budgeting, and timely project delivery.

Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes, products, and control platforms.

Promote software development best practices, documentation standards, and knowledge sharing.

Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities to ensure seamless system integration.

What you bring:

10–12 years of experience in Industrial Automation and PLC Engineering.

Strong expertise in Siemens TIA Portal for PLC development, diagnostics, and commissioning.

Expert‑level programming experience using Statement List (STL).

Strong experience with:

SCADA systems

Siemens HMI development and scripting

Siemens Safety PLC programming

Siemens Proneta for diagnostics and version management

Advanced knowledge of:

Profinet

Profibus

PLC pointers and indirect addressing

Experience in:

PLC software architecture

System integration

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

Exposure to Rockwell Studio 5000 is an added advantage.

Experience working on international automation projects is preferred.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Willingness to travel 50–70% for project commissioning and customer support.

Qualifications:

B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering.

Degree from a recognized university.

About Vanderlande:

Vanderlande is a global market leader in future‑proof logistic process automation for airports, parcel services, and warehouse solutions. Our innovative technologies combine intelligent software, advanced controls, and lifecycle services to deliver reliable and efficient automation systems across the world.

At Vanderlande, you will work on cutting‑edge automation projects while collaborating with global engineering teams in a culture focused on innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Working at Vanderlande comes with the support and space to grow, achieve, and enjoy the journey. Here is what that looks like in practice:

Competitive salary package

30 days of annual leave (pro‑rated from the start of the financial year), including:

22 paid leave days

8 sick/casual leave days

Flexible and hybrid working model that promotes work‑life balance

Access to Vanderlande Academy and a wide range of technical learning and development programs

Comprehensive medical insurance coverage, including parental coverage

Opportunities to participate in global engineering communities and innovation initiatives

Opportunity to collaborate with international teams on large‑scale automation projects

Exposure to advanced industrial automation technologies and global customer environments

How we work:

We work by three values: Every day better, We care, and Team play.

In practice, this means we drive customer success, lead with transparency, celebrate achievements together, and do what we say.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.