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Industrial Automation Engineer

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XEXAGON

India, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Full-Time On-site
Posted 3 weeks ago Apply by May 3, 2026

Job Description

About The Opportunity

We operate in the industrial automation & manufacturing engineering sector, delivering control systems, factory automation, and process optimization solutions for discrete and process industries across India. This on-site role supports machine builders and end-users to design, implement, and commission robust control systems that improve uptime, throughput, and safety.

Primary job title: Automation Controls Engineer

Role & Responsibilities

  • Design and develop PLC and HMI/SCADA control solutions for industrial machinery and process lines, including control schematics and I/O lists.
  • Program, test, and commission PLCs and HMIs (Ladder Logic/Structured Text) and lead FAT/SAT activities with customers and integrators.
  • Integrate industrial networks and field devices (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and Profibus) and configure VFDs, motor drives, and safety interlocks.
  • Troubleshoot on-site control system faults, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to restore production quickly.
  • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and project teams to produce BOMs, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and documentation for installation and handover.
  • Implement commissioning checklists, update control logic based on field feedback, and support continuous improvement and lifecycle support activities.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Siemens, Sciender PLC
  • Allen-Bradley PLC
  • SCADA/HMI
  • Ladder Logic
  • Structured Text
  • Ethernet/IP
  • Modbus
  • VFD drives

Preferred

  • OPC UA
  • MQTT / IIoT protocols
  • Robot integration (ABB / Fanuc)

Benefits & Culture Highlights

  • Hands-on, delivery-focused engineering environment with exposure to factory automation projects across sectors.
  • Opportunities to lead commissioning and customer-facing technical deployment on-site across India.
  • Collaborative teams, structured project documentation, and emphasis on practical problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Why this role is attractive

This position is ideal for control engineers who want to own end-to-end automation deliveries—PLC/HMI programming, network integration, drive tuning, and on-site commissioning—while working on challenging industrial projects that directly impact production performance and safety.

Skills: industrial automation,documentation,modbus,structured text,automation,ladder logic,continuous improvement,ethernet/ip

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