Senior Automation Engineer, MCS Software Engineering

Overview

Automation Engineer / Senior Automation Engineer role in Pune, India, delivering automation solutions for pulp, paper, and packaging applications across the full project lifecycle, from system design and software development to factory testing, commissioning, and customer start-ups.

What you'll do

• Partner with the Chief Engineer to plan the scope of software engineering activities in line with project contract requirements.
• Develop and program automation logic within Valmet DNA/MCS applications.
• Conduct engineering analysis and support technical design activities using project specifications and drawings.
• Collaborate with design, development, and production teams to achieve project delivery targets.
• Ensure project quality, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to meet project objectives.
• Participate in project delivery activities, including pre-assemblies, FAT, testing, and software modifications before delivery.
• Lead installation and commissioning activities, including I/O checks and functional testing at customer sites.
• Implement necessary software and hardware changes during start-up to ensure successful system performance.
• Maintain project documentation, progress reporting, and site safety compliance.
• Build strong customer relationships by addressing feedback and supporting high levels of customer satisfaction.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 4-10 years of experience in industrial automation, board and paper machines, and packaging systems.
• Hands-on experience with PLC, MCS, or DCS systems such as Siemens, ABB, Allen-Bradley, and Valmet DNA.
• Experience in project engineering and execution, including automation software logic development, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and OPC.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control drawings.
• Understanding of process control loops, including pressure, flow, level, temperature, and consistency control.
• Knowledge of drives and motion control systems used in paper machine applications.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, risk management, quality, HSE, and ISO awareness.
• Advanced English communication skills and the ability to work effectively in international and cross-functional teams.

Details

• Location: Pune, India.
• Reports to the Engineering Manager, within the PAC Machines AE India Engineering team.
• Willing to travel to customer sites within India and overseas for assignments that may extend to 3-4 months at a time.