R&D Senior Engineer

Overview

Senior R&D engineer acting as design authority for an engineering discipline of low to medium complexity, supporting Pulp & Paper automation development for ABB's Process Industries division in Bangalore.

What you'll do

• Participate in and support R&D development activities for new applications, features, and products within the Pulp & Paper domain.
• Contribute to the design, development, testing, validation, and release of new software applications and automation libraries.
• Lead the development and maintenance of high-quality System 800xA and Pulp & Paper application libraries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver automation solutions.
• Deliver technical support and training to customers utilizing ABB solutions in the Pulp & Paper industry.
• Complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects in a cost-effective manner.
• Apply basic design thinking and design for excellence concepts in projects.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously and manage time effectively.

What you'll need

• 7+ years of experience in engineering and commissioning of System 800xA Automation Pulp & Paper projects, or any other process industries.
• B.Tech (Electrical & Electronics Engineering).
• Strong knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, and industrial network architecture.
• Should be conversant with at least one of the automation systems of ABB (800xA system, AC800 M series controllers, AC450 series Controllers) / Siemens / Honeywell / Rockwell.
• Experience in System 800xA Library Development / any other Automation System library development and customization.
• Strong programming skills with IEC 61131-3 languages, including Structured Text (ST), Function Block Diagram (FBD), and Control Builder Diagram Editor.
• Good experience in integrating and troubleshooting industrial communication protocols, including Modbus, OPC UA / OPC DA, Profibus / ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP.
• Knowledge of any virtual machine environment (VMware, Hyper-V, Virtualization environments).
• Good understanding of industrial networking concepts, including network architecture design, managed switches, routers, firewall configuration and troubleshooting, and industrial Ethernet networks.

Details

• Reports to: Senior Engineering Manager.
• Work model: Hybrid.
• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.