Industrial Automation Engineer

Job Title: Industrial Automation Engineer Job Summary

We are seeking an Industrial Automation Engineer to design, develop, implement, and maintain industrial automation systems that improve manufacturing efficiency, productivity, quality, and operational reliability. The ideal candidate will have expertise in PLC programming, SCADA, HMI, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), industrial robotics, Industrial IoT (IIoT), and AI-enabled automation technologies. This role collaborates with manufacturing, operations, electrical, mechanical, robotics, and software engineering teams to deliver safe, scalable, and intelligent automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement industrial automation solutions for manufacturing and process industries.

• Program, configure, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), SCADA systems, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).

• Develop automation logic for production lines, material handling systems, robotic cells, and process control applications.

• Integrate industrial robots, sensors, actuators, vision systems, and edge devices into automated production environments.

• Design and implement Industrial IoT (IIoT) solutions for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and operational analytics.

• Develop interfaces between automation systems and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and industrial databases.

• Configure industrial communication protocols such as OPC UA, Modbus, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, CAN, and EtherCAT.

• Implement AI, machine learning, and computer vision solutions for quality inspection, predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and process optimization.

• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, validation, and startup support.

• Monitor automation system performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

• Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and control system issues.

• Prepare technical documentation, control narratives, electrical drawings, operating procedures, and maintenance documentation.

• Ensure compliance with industrial safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 3 years of experience in industrial automation, control systems, or manufacturing automation.

• Experience programming PLCs such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation), Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi Electric, Omron, or Beckhoff.

• Experience with SCADA platforms, HMI development, and industrial networking.

• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and fieldbus technologies.

• Strong understanding of electrical control systems, sensors, actuators, motors, and drives.

• Experience with industrial robotics integration.

• Familiarity with Python, C#, or other programming languages for automation and integration.

• Experience with SQL databases and industrial reporting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing Industry 4.0 and Industrial IoT (IIoT) solutions.

• Experience integrating automation systems with MES, ERP, and cloud platforms.

• Knowledge of AI, machine learning, and computer vision for manufacturing applications.

• Experience with industrial vision systems and automated quality inspection.

• Familiarity with digital twins, edge computing, and predictive maintenance platforms.

• Knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming standards and functional safety systems.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

• Understanding of industrial cybersecurity standards such as IEC 62443.

Technical Skills

• PLC Programming (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, Schneider EcoStruxure, Mitsubishi GX Works, Omron Sysmac Studio, Beckhoff TwinCAT)

• SCADA (WinCC, Ignition, AVEVA/Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, Citect SCADA)

• HMI Development

• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

• OPC UA

• Modbus

• EtherNet/IP

• PROFINET

• PROFIBUS

• EtherCAT

• CAN Bus

• SQL

• Python

• C#

• Industrial Robotics

• Machine Vision

• OpenCV (preferred)

• MQTT

• Docker (preferred)

• AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Platform (preferred)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Ability to work in multidisciplinary engineering environments

• Project planning and documentation skills

• Continuous improvement and innovation mindset

Nice to Have

• Experience with collaborative robots (cobots) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs)

• Knowledge of predictive maintenance, digital twins, and AI-driven manufacturing analytics

• Experience with edge AI devices and industrial gateways

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence methodologies

• Professional certifications in PLC programming, industrial automation, robotics, or cloud technologies

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production line availability and system uptime

• Automation system reliability and mean time to repair (MTTR)

• Reduction in production downtime and process variability

• Improvement in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

• Reduction in quality defects and rework

• Successful deployment of automation and IIoT projects

• Energy efficiency and operational cost optimization

• Compliance with safety, quality, and cybersecurity standards

Location

Hybrid / Remote / On-site (as applicable)

Employment Type

Full-time