Controls Engineer / Sr. Control Engineer

Title: Controls Engineer / Sr. Control Engineer

Reporting To: Engineering Manager
Salary: Best in Class
Location: Thiruvananthapuram
Type: Full Time

Purpose:

Support the programming and configuration of various industrial automation systems and the development of technical and non-technical documentation for flawless execution of projects. Work is performed in India, where emphasis is given to quality and innovation.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Programming of various types of automation controllers/PLCs.
• Programming of various types of Human Machine Interface (HMI) and SCADA systems.
• Programming of safety systems.
• Programming of industrial robots.
• Programming of vision systems.
• Development of technical and non-technical documents.
• Providing technical support to site engineers.
• Interaction and coordination with vendors, suppliers, and customers.
• Developing and testing new applications.
• Assisting in project management and tracking for large projects or large portions of projects.
• Responsible for project timing and milestones.
• Mentoring and training new joiners.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in:
  • PLC programming using Rockwell Studio 5000 software.
  • HMI programming using Rockwell Factory Talk Studio and Weintek EasyBuilder software, etc.
  • Various industrial networks: Ethernet I/P, IO Link, etc.
  • VFD configuration and Servo drive programming (e.g., AB PowerFlex, Kinetix, etc.).
  • Robot programming concepts and PLC interfacing.
  • Safety control systems (e.g., Safety PLC, Safety I/O, Safety Relay, etc.).
  • Various sensors/actuators and their applications.
  • Pneumatic circuits.
  • Reading and understanding electrical drawings.
  • Scripting languages like C#, Python, etc.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing practices on the shop floor.
  • Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes.
  • Familiarity with international standards on occupational safety and health.
  • Modular programming concepts.
  • Error-proofing techniques and systems.

Competencies:

• Foundational Values:
  1. Integrity and Trust
  2. Work-Life Balance
  3. Ethics and Values
  4. Functional/Technical Skills
• Proven ability in technical skills and the ability to deliver with a medium level of autonomy, along with occasional guidance from senior engineers/team leaders/engineering managers.
• Proven analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to execute small projects and assignments with a medium level of autonomy and accountability for results, working under the direction of an experienced engineer or team leader.
• Competent in project management skills.

Educational Qualification:

• M.E./M.Tech/B.E./B.Tech/Diploma (in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics)

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in commissioning and troubleshooting of Rockwell control systems.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing (e.g., BIW weld cells, assembly lines).
• Experience in PLC–Robot interfacing.