Senior Automation Engineer

Description

Goal: The NPE Global Engineering Hub India (NPE GEH) serves as the central engineering hub for the NPE Division, supporting all NPE entities with skilled, flexible, and diverse engineering resources. Our experienced team brings broad technical capability and collaborates closely with entities to support, enhance, and accelerate engineering activities. THE POSITION - General Definition - To provide automation and electrical engineering capabilities To assist in the preparation and presentation of tenders and proposals, and delivery of projects. - Upon securing a contract / order the engineer (depending upon the size and complexity of the project) may be required to operate independently or as part of a project team to design, supply, install, commission and document the project.

About GEA

• GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

• Why join GEA

• GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

Your profile and qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Instrumentation & Controls, Electrical, Electronics or similar education background

• 5-8 Years

• Experience in Pharma, Chemical, Dairy, or Food industries.

• Strong hands-on experience in Siemens TIA Portal, PLC, HMI, SCADA programming.

• Knowledge of SCL, LAD, FBD, STL and ISA-88 (S88) standards.

• Ability to read and understand P&IDs, electrical drawings, and instrumentation systems.

• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of GMP, GAMP5, 21 CFR Part 11, and documentation practices.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Exposure to Rockwell, Schneider, AVEVA, or other automation platforms.

• Knowledge of ATEX, SQL Database, VMware/ESXi, and Client-Server architectures.

• Basic knowledge on Electrical drawings reading and components identification.

• Self-Learning Capability

• Software Logic Development in Siemens with GEA Standard.

• HMI / SCADA Screen Development in Siemens with GEA Standard.

• Review FDS and develop program with GEA standard.

• Prepare Documentation like Alarm & Interlock list, User Access Specification, HMI Instruction etc.

• Participate in FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ by following Protocol with reporting.

• Software Development - PLC, SCADA, HMI

• Software FAT / SAT.

• FDS Review / Write Up.

• Various Document Preparation.

• Remote Site Support.

• On Site Commissioning.

• Must have - English

• Good to have - Regional Language

• Preferred - Hindi

• Computer literacy with Outlook & Teams.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook).

• Virtual Machine, VMWare Workstation.

• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL database is preferred.

• Knowledge of electrical directives and standards is preferred.

• Basic understanding of Mechanical Engineering.

• Good understanding of Electrical Components.

• Good understanding of Process Instruments.

• Good understanding of Automation Programming Software.

• Industrial Process knowhow in Chemical & Pharma, Dairy, Food.

• Exposure to above mentioned Industries and strong contacts in these industries.

• Ability to manage both internal and external resources within a project team environment.

• Demonstrate problem solving capabilities.

• The Engineer would be based in Vadodara, India office

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Role & Responsibilities:

• Software Development - PLC, SCADA, HMI

• Software FAT / SAT

• FDS Review / Write Up

• Various Document Preparation

• Remote Site Support

• On Site Commissioning

• Technical Lead for Projects

• Multi-Project Management

• Mentoring Junior / Associate Engineers

• Tasks:

• Software Logic Development in Siemens with GEA Standard

• HMI / SCADA Screen Development in Siemens with GEA Standard

• Review FDS and develop program with GEA standard

• Prepare Documentation like Alarm & Interlock list, User Access Specification, HMI Instruction etc.

• Participate in FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ by following Protocol with reporting