Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual incentive

Comprehensive Medical Coverage (Health

Dental & Vision Insurance

Parental Leaves

401K Plan

Certification & Training Reimbursement

Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Texas is seeking an experienced automation engineer to program and commission industrial PLCs in a manufacturing setting. You will configure Kepware OPC Server and build secure OPC UA connections to shop-floor and enterprise systems.

Responsibilities include PLC programming for Siemens and Rockwell platforms, HMI/SCADA development with WinCC and FactoryTalk View, and ensuring data integrity across MES and IT interfaces.

Qualifications

• Hands-on PLC programming in manufacturing environments.
• Deep experience with Siemens S7/TIA Portal and Rockwell/AB
• Experience configuring Kepware and OPC UA security.

Responsibilities

• Architect reliable data pathways using Kepware OPC Server and OPC UA.
• Maintain bi-directional data exchanges between machinery and IT databases (MS SQL).
• Program and troubleshoot Siemens S7-1200/1500 and Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLCs.
• Design and deploy HMI/SCADA with WinCC and FactoryTalk View.
• Collaborate with MES, Operations, Quality, IT to integrate new automation systems.

Skills

Industrial PLC programming

Siemens S7/TIA Portal

Rockwell/AB Studio 5000

Kepware KEPServerEX

OPC UA security

SQL databases (MS SQL)

FactoryTalk Transaction Manager

Industrial networking protocols

OPC UA connectivity

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science

Tools

TIA Portal

STEP 7

RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000

WinCC

FactoryTalk View

Kepware OPC Server

MS SQL

Job description

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• 3+ years of hands-on experience programming and commissioning industrial PLCs in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Siemens (TIA Portal, STEP 7) and Rockwell/Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, RSLogix) platforms.
• Deep working knowledge of Kepware KEPServerEX configuration and OPC UA security protocols.
• Hands-on experience with FactoryTalk Transaction Manager and standard relational databases (SQL).
• Thorough understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols, including Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA
• OPC UA & Connectivity Configuration: Architect and configure reliable data pathways using Kepware OPC Server. Establish secure, high-performance OPC UA connections between shop-floor controllers and supervisory or enterprise systems.
• Database & Transaction Management: Architect and maintain bi-directional data exchanges between manufacturing machinery and corporate IT databases (e.g., MS SQL) using FactoryTalk Transaction Manager (formerly RSSql).
• PLC Programming & Troubleshooting: Program, modify, and troubleshoot industrial controllers, specifically Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/S7-1500 using TIA Portal) and Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix/CompactLogix using RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000).
• HMI/SCADA Development: Design and deploy operator interfaces and supervisory monitoring systems, utilizing platforms like Siemens WinCC and Rockwell FactoryTalk View.
• System Integration & Commissioning: Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (MES, Operations, Quality, IT) to integrate new automated machinery. Map out tag databases, troubleshoot communication bottlenecks, and ensure data integrity across all system levels (MES)

Roles & Responsibilities

• OPC UA & Connectivity Configuration: Architect and configure reliable data pathways using Kepware OPC Server. Establish secure, high-performance OPC UA connections between shop-floor controllers and supervisory or enterprise systems.
• Database & Transaction Management: Architect and maintain bi-directional data exchanges between manufacturing machinery and corporate IT databases (e.g., MS SQL) using FactoryTalk Transaction Manager (formerly RSSql).
• PLC Programming & Troubleshooting: Program, modify, and troubleshoot industrial controllers, specifically Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/S7-1500 using TIA Portal) and Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix/CompactLogix using RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000).
• HMI/SCADA Development: Design and deploy operator interfaces and supervisory monitoring systems, utilizing platforms like Siemens WinCC and Rockwell FactoryTalk View.
• System Integration & Commissioning: Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (MES, Operations, Quality, IT) to integrate new automated machinery. Map out tag databases, troubleshoot communication bottlenecks, and ensure data integrity across all system levels (MES)

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

• Good communication skills, adaptable, fast learner, committed and driven to set and achieve team goals
• Must possess excellent ability to facilitate effective communication.
• Good Team skill.

Salary Range: $80,000 -$90,000 year

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & amp; Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE