Senior Plc Programmer

MEL Systems and Services Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

MEL Systems and Services Ltd in Chennai seeks a Senior PLC Programmer with hands-on expertise in Process Automation, weighing and batching systems. The candidate will work with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley PLCs, along with HMI, SCADA, servo motor integration, and machine commissioning.

The role involves developing, testing, and commissioning automation solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, FAT/SAT, and providing on-site support during installation and after-sales service.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley Rockwell PLCs (ControlLogix/CompactLogix).
• Proficient in HMI/SCADA for process monitoring and control.
• Experience in weighing and batching automation, batch sequencing and recipe management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and troubleshoot PLC programs for weighing and batching systems.
• Design and develop HMI/SCADA applications for process monitoring and control.
• Configure servo motors, servo drives, VFDs, load cells and weighing equipment.
• Perform FAT/SAT, commissioning and start-up activities.
• Provide on-site support during installation and after-sales service.

Skills

Rockwell PLC

HMI Development

SCADA Development

Servo Motor Programming

Weighing Automation

Batching Automation

Load Cell Integration

VFD Integration

Industrial Protocols

Tools

Siemens STEP 7

Studio 5000

RSLogix 5000

Job description

MEL Systems and Services Ltd | Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Senior PLC Programmer with hands-onexpertisein Process Automation , specifically in Weighing and Batching Systems . The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) PLCs, along with HMI, SCADA, Servo Motor Integration, and machine commissioning . The candidate willbe responsible fordeveloping, testing, and commissioning automation solutions for weighing and batching applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and troubleshoot PLC programs for Weighing and Batching Systems .
• Design and develop HMI and SCADA applications for processmonitoringand control.
• Develop control logic for batch sequencing, recipe management, weighing operations, dosing, and material handling .
• Configure and integrate Servo Motors, Servo Drives, VFDs, Load Cells, Weighing Controllers, Sensors, and Industrial Communication Networks .
• Integrate PLC systems with field instrumentation and weighing equipment.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and machine start-up activities.
• Troubleshoot automation and control system issues during commissioning and production support.
• Coordinate with Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, and Project Engineering teams.
• Prepare technical documentation, software backups, and commissioning reports.
• Provide customer support during installation and after-sales service.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience in:
• Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) PLC (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000)
• Strong experience in:
• HMI Development
• SCADA Development
• Servo Motor Programming & Servo Drive Integration
• Weighing & Batching Automation
• Recipe Management & Batch Control
• Load Cell Integration
• VFD Integration
• Industrial Communication Protocols ( Profinet , Profibus, Modbus TCP/RTU, EtherNet /IP)

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates with experience in the following industries will be preferred: