Control and Automation Specialist

Job Description

Job Title Controls & Automation Engineering Specialist

Role

Grade

Dept VPE (Vehicle Process Engineering Team)

Location Thiruvallur & Chennai one

Organization Relationships

Reports to Functional Heads of EFAI (VPE)

Supervises

Co-ordinates with:

Internal France Controls experts, Global Plant controls & maintenance team members

External Line builders of IAP & EE plant

Global description

Purpose of the Role

This role is to perform the Global CARE (Conveyor Automation Robotic Engineering) related controls tasks especially PLC & related program development & Virtual commissioning from INDIA.

Accountable for the controls-related operations in the plants' IAP zone as well.

Key Job Responsibilities

Work with corporate counterparts - understand the requirement and communicate effectively.

Expertise in programming on Siemens TIA Portal V13 and above versions along with HMI and allied devices

New programs creation in PLC, new Screens creation in HMI, link the Tags, I/Os, interlock with VFD (Siemens, SEW) and other devices

Develop and improvise the existing PLC, HMI & related logics and support for the virtual commissioning activities.

Hands on experience in SIMENSE PLC SIM software is desiarable.

Experience in ODIL software or similar simulation related tools is desirable

Experience in automotive environment - Develop & implement controls solutions for body shop, paint shop, assembly shop, Battery shop is desiarable.

Knowledge in the IEC 61131 standard is advantage

New project/program implementation/execution - Statement of Requirements preparation, controls validation, equipment build/run-off and buyoff

Trouble shoot production line automation issues

Communicate effectively and work in collaboration with all customers, suppliers and plant staffs

Working in shifts to manage the EE & NA region timing when required.

Key Skills

Hands-on experience in Siemens TIA Portal PLC & HMI programming.

Experience in field communication Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet IE, CC Link.

Hands-on in Siemens PLC SIM software platform

Knowlegde in SIMENSE Virtual commissioning - How to perform, input to the virtual communication.

Knowledge in handling verify the E plan drawings, control panel circuits, power wirings.

Software skills

Siemens TIA portal, Allen Bradley PLC & HMI softwares. Simulation softwares

E. Plan software

MS Office

Job Specification

Qualification Diploma / Engineering Graduate

Experience 6 - 12 years Experience at Line builder / Service provider / OEM with required skills

Competencies

Behavioural Skills Willingness to work in North america time & Europe time lines.

Willingness to work in shifts, extending work hours (when necessary), week ends etc.

Willingness to accept other job responsibilities as and when needed.

Lead the team of 3-5 members and reports, represent in meetings with effective communications

Project management and supervision skills