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Senior Engineer - Controls

Chennai, India💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-07 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, develop, modify, integrate, and implement PLC and HMI/SCADA systems for discrete machinery and equipment in packaging, paper converting, and related industries.

Role type

Senior Controls Engineer (IC)

Builds

Robust machine control systems ensuring functional quality and performance

Domain

Manufacturing automation (packaging, paper converting, sheeting, corrugating)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

PLC programming (Ladder, FBD, ST, SFC), HMI/SCADA development, Siemens S7-1200/1500, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, EtherCAT, industrial networking (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus), drive/motion control, instrumentation, FAT/SAT commissioning

Preferred skills

HMI scripting (JavaScript, C#), Siemens drives/motion systems, Rockwell drives/motion systems, Beckhoff IPCs/servo systems, experience in printing/textile machinery

Technologies

Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000/RSLogix, FactoryTalk View, TwinCAT 3, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, S7-1200, S7-1500, Comfort Panels, Unified Comfort Panels, EtherCAT, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, EtherNet/IP, AS-i, CANopen, DeviceNet, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC UA

Responsibilities

Develop PLC programs from scratch based on URS and functional specifications; interface PLC programs with HMI/SCADA systems; modify, debug, migrate, and optimize existing PLC/HMI programs; configure and troubleshoot industrial networks and automation devices; participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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