Senior Digital Twin & Virtual Commissioning Engineer

CREADIS Inc.

Chennai District

On-site

INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000

Full time

14 days+
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Flexible workday
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Good workspaces
Family-friendly

Job summary

CREADIS Inc. in Chennai, India is seeking a Senior Digital Twin & Virtual Commissioning Engineer to lead virtual production environments and digital twin activities across global projects.

You will help shorten commissioning times, improve manufacturing performance, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams. The role requires 7+ years in Digital Twin/Virtual Commissioning or related fields, hands-on Visual Components experience, PLC/automation knowledge, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of professional experience in Digital Twin, Virtual Commissioning, industrial automation, or simulation engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with Visual Components (must-have).
  • Proven experience developing and maintaining Digital Twin and simulation models for manufacturing or automation projects.
  • Experience with PLC-controlled production systems and industrial automation.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, automation architectures, and commissioning methodologies.
  • Excellent communication skills in English.
  • Applications without significant Visual Components experience will not be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Develop advanced Digital Twin models for production lines, machinery, and automated systems.
  • Create and maintain simulation models in Visual Components.
  • Perform SIL and HIL validation for Virtual Commissioning projects.
  • Test and validate control logic before physical commissioning.
  • Collaborate with automation, software, and mechanical engineers across international teams.
  • Support customers with simulation studies, virtual validation, and optimization.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
  • Engage with customers through technical discussions, workshops, and solution reviews.

Skills

Digital Twin
Virtual Commissioning
Industrial automation
Simulation engineering
English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

Visual Components
Emulate3D
OPC UA
Python
C#

Job description

Senior Digital Twin & Virtual Commissioning Engineer

Do you want to help developthe virtualfactoriesofthe future?

At CREADIS, we help leading international companies accelerate the development of advanced manufacturing solutions through Digital Twins, Virtual Commissioning, and Industrial Automation.

As demand for ourexpertisecontinues to grow, we are looking for a Senior Digital Twin & Virtual Commissioning Engineer to join our team in Chennai, India.

In this role, you will work on complex engineering projects for customersgloballyand play a key role in developing virtual production environments that enable faster deployment, reduced commissioning time, and improved manufacturing performance.

This is an opportunity to become part of a highly skilled international engineeringorganisationwhere software, automation, and mechanical engineering come together to create innovative solutions for some of the world's most demanding industrial environments.

Your Role

As a Senior Digital Twin & Virtual Commissioning Engineer, you will take ownership of Digital Twin and Virtual Commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle, from concept design and simulation modelling to testing, validation, and commissioning support.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Developing advanced Digital Twin models for production lines, machinery, and automated manufacturing systems.
  • Creating and maintaining simulation models in Visual Components.
  • Performing Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation activities as part of Virtual Commissioning projects.
  • Testing and validating control logic before physical commissioning.
  • Collaborating closely with automation engineers, software developers, and mechanical engineers across international project teams.
  • Supporting customers with simulation studies, virtual validation, and optimisation initiatives.
  • Providing technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers where relevant.
  • Engaging directly with customers through technical discussions, workshops, and solution reviews, acting as a trusted advisor to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with business objectives
What You Bring
Mandatory Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have:

  • Minimum 7 years of professional experience within Digital Twin, Virtual Commissioning, industrial automation, or simulation engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with Visual Components (must-have requirement).
  • Proven experience developing and maintaining Digital Twin and simulation models for manufacturing or automation projects.
  • Experience with PLC-controlled production systems and industrial automation.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, automation architectures, and commissioning methodologies.
  • Excellent communication skills in English.
  • Applications without significant Visual Components experience will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications

In addition, experience with one or more of the following technologies is considered highly valuable:

  • Emulate3D
  • OPC UA
  • Python
  • C#
  • Automated production systems
  • Virtual Commissioning methodologies
Educational Background

You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Equivalent practical experience combined with strong technical expertise in Digital Twin, Virtual Commissioning, and industrial automation will also be considered.

Who Are You?

You are an experienced engineer who thrives where software, automation, and manufacturing intersect.You enjoy solving complex technical challenges and have the ability to translate real-world production systems into high-quality virtual models.

You take ownership of your work, approach challenges in a structured way, and are comfortable working in international project environments with customers and colleagues from different technical disciplines. You are passionate about technology and continuously seek opportunities to learn and develop yourexpertise.

Why CREADIS?

At CREADIS, you will work with highly skilled engineers on cutting-edge industrial projects for international customers.We offer an environment that combines technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.

As part of our Chennai team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects delivered across Europe while building yourexpertisewithin Digital Twin, simulation, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

We believe in empowering our employees, fostering collaboration, and creating opportunities for continuous development and long-term career growth.

We are passionate about technology

DIS/CREADIS uses business insights and passion for technology to give our customers a competitive edge. Since our foundation in 1997, we have been driven by a desire to find new and better solutions to technical challenges – and to share our experiences and business innovation with customers across a wide variety of industries.

We are supporting equality and diversity, and therefore we encourage all qualified individuals to apply for a position at DIS/CREADIS – regardless of ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion or age.

How it works
About the recruitment process
  • 1
    Screening

    We review your application, CV and qualifications to assess overall fit.

  • 2
    Interview

    If there’s a match, you’re invited to discuss background and expectations.

  • 3
    References

    With your consent, we may contact references about your work style.

  • 4
    Employment

    If selected, you’ll receive an offer and onboarding to get started.

What we offer
Employee benefits
Competitive salary

A fair salary that is reviewed regularly.

Flexible workday

Combine office and home working when the role allows.

Learning & development

Courses, training and room to grow.

Pension & insurance

Solid schemes for peace of mind.

Good workspaces

A calm, well-equipped place to do great work.

Family-friendly

Flexible solutions for work and private life.

We need colleagues who want to grow with us and make the customer experience stronger.

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