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Project Engineer (OT) - Automation Solutions

BASE Automation

2 - 5 years

Chennai

Posted: 05/05/2026

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Execute and work towards serving projects business obligation individually or as a team member as applicable.
  • Participate actively to enhance & consistently update the technology knowledge, as in pace with business demand through continually education program sponsored by Company.
  • Will not hesitate to travel & work at client premises, on short notice calls as per project obligation.
  • Develop technology white paper for all new implementation if any, or on raise of demand from reporting authority.
  • Comply and implement the process compliance requirement and best practice requirement of the company as defined.
  • Demonstrate & conduct training as required on any job implemented to peers/team/BU as part of knowledge transfer sessions on demand.
  • Participate in client meeting representing company for technical arbitration and confidence building exercise during pre-sale/post sale on any business negotiation on demand.
  • Consistently report to peers and super-ordinate as appropriate regarding work executed and project progress as appropriate.
  • Actively participate and suggest in all process/technical brainstorm session, to bring in continual improvement.


Knowledge & Skills:

  • Rockwell / Siemens hot Redundancy (Hot Back up) Soft switching (Warm developing MES Backup)
  • Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen Bradley CompactLogix, Schneider M340/M580, Siemens S7) using ladder logic, FBD, and structured text; SCADA/HMI systems (AVEVA, Ignition, Vijeo Citect); industrial protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus); integration of sensors, VFDs, robotics, vision systems, and motion control; knowledge of safety standards.
  • End-to-end project planning, risk assessment, resource allocation, timelines, and compliance (ISA S88); FAT/SAT execution, commissioning, MES integration, stakeholder collaboration, and progress reporting.
  • Problem-solving, troubleshooting, analytical thinking; communication and team leadership; P&ID/electrical schematics interpretation; familiarity with Indian industrial standards and manufacturing sectors.
  • Ethernet and Profinet are added advantage.
  • Drives -- PowerFlex / Sinamics, Servo
  • Word, Excel, Power Point
  • Optional Other platforms and MS- Visio / MS Project (But willing to learn and perform)


Qualifications :

  • Must be a BE (EEE/ECE/E&I) with a strong focus on automation and control systems.
  • At least 2 to 6 years of relevant experience in automation / automobile ancillary industry
  • Good oral and written communication skills in English are essential.

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