Principal Engineer, Industrial Automation
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Based in IndiaFull-TimePrincipal
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Job Details
- Experience
- 11+ years
- Required Skills
- PythonC++
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 11+ years of experience in industrial automation, SCADA systems, and OT/ICS engineering environments.
- Strong expertise in Siemens WinCC OA, SCADA platforms, and industrial automation system design.
- Hands-on experience with PLC programming and integration across Siemens S7/TIA, Rockwell, and Schneider systems.
- Deep knowledge of industrial communication protocols including OPC UA, Modbus, Profinet, and Ethernet/IP.
- Strong programming/scripting experience in Python, C++, or equivalent languages for automation and integration.
- Solid understanding of OT networking, redundancy, high-availability architectures, and industrial cybersecurity frameworks.
- Familiarity with ISA-88, ISA-95, and IEC 62443 standards in industrial environments.
- Proven experience in FAT, SAT, commissioning, validation, and end-to-end automation project delivery.
- Strong stakeholder management, customer-facing communication, and technical leadership capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of industrial automation solutions using Siemens WinCC OA, SCADA systems, and PLC platforms.
- Oversee end-to-end project delivery including requirements analysis, system design, integration, testing, commissioning, and validation.
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available OT architectures aligned with industry standards and best practices.
- Integrate multi-vendor PLC systems (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider) with industrial communication protocols such as OPC UA, Modbus, Profinet, and Ethernet/IP.
- Develop, review, and optimize automation applications, scripts, and system integration components using Python, C++, or similar technologies.
- Conduct technical design reviews ensuring compliance with OT cybersecurity standards (ISA/IEC 62443) and industrial frameworks (ISA-88, ISA-95).
- Lead customer workshops, technical discussions, and solution presentations to align expectations and drive successful delivery outcomes.
- Mentor engineering teams, providing technical leadership, guidance, and support across complex automation initiatives.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues across SCADA, PLC, and OT infrastructure environments.
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