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Automation Engineer

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Fives India Engineering & Projects Private Ltd.

Chennai On-site
Posted 4 hours ago Apply by June 17, 2026

Job Description

Role: Automation Engineer (Commissioning & Service)

Location: Sambalpur, Odisha

Experience: 7+ years of experience in Automation, Control Systems, and Commissioning within Process Industries (Aluminium industry preferred)

Industry: Aluminium

Educational Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Automation Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering / Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering / Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent

Skills Required:

  • Strong experience in automation systems engineering, commissioning, and troubleshooting for industrial plants.

  • Hands on expertise in PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems, including configuration, testing, and commissioning.

  • Proficient in PLC programming and diagnostics using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagrams.

  • Experience in loop checking, I/O validation, FAT, SAT, and site commissioning activities.

  • Ability to read, interpret, and validate control logic, P&IDs, electrical drawings, and instrumentation schematics.

  • Exposure to high voltage and low voltage electrical systems related to automation and control.

  • Preferably hands on experience with Aluminium smelter equipment (PTM, GAP, Rodding Shop).

  • Understanding of maintenance philosophies and their application to automation and control systems.

  • Experience in developing commissioning procedures, SOPs, and reliability improvement plans.

  • Experience in root cause analysis of automation and instrumentation failures (RCA, FMEA).

  • Knowledge of site technical services, audits, and troubleshooting support.

  • Experience in site project execution, erection coordination, and commissioning support.

  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills with customer facing exposure.
Duties and Responsibilities

  • Execute site erection, testing, and commissioning of automation, electrical, and instrumentation systems.

  • Perform PLC/DCS/SCADA commissioning, system integration, and performance validation.

  • Provide on site technical support, troubleshooting, and diagnostics during commissioning and operation.

  • Conduct site audits of automation and instrumentation systems and recommend performance improvements.

  • Support refurbishment, modernization, and system upgrade activities.

  • Prepare and maintain commissioning reports, as built documentation, and system performance records.

  • Provide technical support to customers for products and automation solutions.

  • Attend site shutdowns, and critical commissioning activities.

  • Willingness to travel extensively to client sites as required.

  • Ensure compliance with Fives safety standards and site safety practices.

  • Support internal and external sales teams with technical inputs, site assessments, and solution proposals.
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