Senior Specialist, Automation

Overview

Senior Specialist, Automation responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining PLC, SCADA, HMI, MES and industrial automation systems to keep manufacturing operations running without interruption.

What you'll do

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC, SCADA, HMI, MES, and industrial automation systems to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Diagnose and resolve automation-related equipment failures, process control issues, and communication network faults.
• Perform PLC programming modifications, online troubleshooting, backup management, and software version control.
• Support MES systems, electronic batch records, production data collection systems, barcode solutions, and shop-floor digital applications.
• Investigate and resolve integration issues between PLCs, MES, SCADA systems, weighing systems, printers, scanners, and ERP interfaces.
• Maintain industrial communication networks including Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, OPC, Ethernet/IP, and TCP/IP-based systems.
• Support installation, commissioning, validation, and qualification activities for automation and digitalization projects.
• Maintain software backups, automation documentation, network architecture drawings, and system configuration records.
• Support Industry 4.0 initiatives, process digitalization projects, and continuous improvement programs.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of automation, MES, and system failures to minimize manufacturing downtime.
• Troubleshoot industrial PCs, operator workstations, thin clients, printers, barcode readers, network switches, and other manufacturing IT infrastructure.
• Coordinate with corporate IT teams for server, network, cybersecurity, and infrastructure-related issues.
• Support manufacturing applications and system administration activities including SAP functional support.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, Data Integrity, cybersecurity, and quality requirements.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, control philosophies, network architecture diagrams, electrical drawings, and automation schematics.
• Support VFDs, MCCs, motors, sensors, actuators, and field instrumentation integrated with automation systems.

What you'll need

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or equivalent.
• 6-8 years of experience in industrial automation, MES systems, and manufacturing digital technologies.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, HMI, industrial networking, and process automation systems.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens, Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider, ABB, Mitsubishi, or equivalent automation platforms.
• Experience supporting MES applications, shop-floor systems, and automated manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols including Modbus, Profinet, Profibus, OPC, and Ethernet/IP.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience of industrial PCs, network devices, printers, barcode scanners, and manufacturing IT infrastructure.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts related to Operational Technology (OT) environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with SQL databases, data historians, reporting tools, and manufacturing data management systems.

Details

• Location: Vadodara, India (Asoj, Vadodara), the designated permanent work location.
• Undergo a structured 4-month immersion program at the Daman Manufacturing Facility; company-provided accommodation available during the training period.
• Knowledge of Permit to Work (PTW), LOTO, and electrical safety practices expected; participation in audits, risk assessments, system validations and safety inspections.