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Sr PLC Engineer

India

Job Title
Sr PLC Engineer
Job Description
Required Skillset:
  • Experience required is 8+ years.
  • Siemens TIA Portal: Proficient in TIA Portal Version 17 and above, with strong experience in development, diagnostics, and commissioning.
  • WinCC SCADA: Solid understanding and hands-on experience with WinCC SCADA systems for process control and monitoring.
  • Advanced HMI Programming: Expertise in HMI screen design and scripting, including dynamic content and user-defined controls.
  • STL Programming (Expert Level): Ability to develop PLC code from scratch using Statement List (STL) language.
  • Communication Protocols: Strong working knowledge of Profinet, Profibus, and AS-i communication standards.
  • Diagnostic & Versioning Tools: Hands-on experience with Siemens Proneta for network diagnostics and version control and backup management
  • Advanced PLC Techniques: Expert in pointers and indirect addressing within Siemens PLC platforms for flexible logic implementation.
  • Scripting & Integration: Optional
    • Proficient in XML programming for structured data handling and system integration will be preferred.
    • Skilled in VB scripting for enhanced functionality in HMI and SCADA systems will be preferred.
  • Safety PLC Programming: Experience in Siemens safety PLC programming, validation, and fault diagnostics.
  • International Exposure: Prior experience working on international projects, with familiarity in global standards, coordination, and multicultural team environments will be preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design and development of LLC software for large-scale systems using Siemens TIA Portal and the defined controls architecture.
  • Guide cross-functional coordination, resolving complex technical challenges across disciplines.
  • Define and implement validation strategies, and lead integration testing with SCADA, EM, and Safety Systems.
  • Take full ownership of planning, effort estimation, and on-time delivery for the complete LLC workstream.
  • Develop and apply advanced tools for diagnostics, simulation, and emulation to improve testing and commissioning efficiency.
  • Actively support project leadership with risk mitigation strategies and system-level control solutions.
  • Drive continuous improvement of products, processes, and tools, and contribute to platform architecture evolution.
  • Represent the LLC engineering discipline during customer meetings, design reviews, and technical audits.
  • Set and promote best practices across software delivery, documentation, and team development.
Technical Responsibilities:
  • Independently draft comprehensive functional and detailed specifications for large and complex projects, based on customer requirements, the order file, and the defined VI controls architecture.
  • Select optimal solutions using standardised modules and re-use of library blocks to ensure efficiency and consistency.
  • Apply and enforce engineering standards, development procedures, and quality guidelines.
  • Realise complex controls applications and subsystems by building, configuring, programming, testing, and documenting them thoroughly.
  • Design and develop new control modules to extend and strengthen the standard control libraries.
  • Perform functional analyses, interpret user requirements, and translate them into reliable control system designs.
  • Evaluate and align mechanical layouts for functional and controls compliance.
  • Independently manage commissioning according to the plan, in coordination with site supervisors and project leaders.
  • Ensure complete and high-quality Service Take Over (STO) documentation and deliverables.
  • Provide technical advice to the Project Leader, Engineering and Project Manager regarding complex or multi-disciplinary issues.
  • Report technical progress, deviations, and risk mitigation plans to the Project Leader, Engineering and Group Leader.
  • Coordinate and mentor Controls Engineers within the project team, ensuring clarity of goals and deliverables.
  • Maintain cost awareness and manage allocated budget for the LLC workstream.
  • Apply a strong understanding of tools, standards, and methodologies in day-to-day work.
  • Available for and capable of managing multi-disciplinary activities, ensuring integration and consistency.
  • Demonstrate a strong sense of planning, ownership and project discipline.

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