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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