Associate Automation Engineer

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

• Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation & Controls or similar education background

• Work Experience - Associate Automation Engineer

• 5-8 year

• Experience on any Dairy / Chemical Industry / Food / Beverages / Pharma / Brewery

• Background in control systems-related software design for process/equipment control

• Skills - Associate Automation Engineer

• Experience of basic automation platform- e.g., Siemens - TIA Portal, STEP7, WinCC

• Knowhow on HMIs specifically Siemens TIA HMI configuration, Siemens WinCC flexible, other systems also an advantage e.g., Rockwell, GE iFix System platform etc.

• Experience of various programming languages e.g., ladder, SCL, STL, FBD

• Strong software logic development and SCADA Screen development skills.

• Know how of basic MES.

• Experience of Danfoss/SIEMENS VFD

• Experience of preparing FDS

• Basic knowledge of Electrical drawing reading and components.

• Basic knowledge and understanding of P&ID drawing.

• Good experience in onsite commissioning activities.

• Know how of Profibus/Profinet and Industrial Ethernet Network components.

• Experience in engineering activity with varying functions from system design to commissioning

• Proficient at troubleshooting and fault findings.

• Experience on other control system platform like Allen Bradley shall be added advantage

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Role & Responsibilities - Associate Automation Engineer

• Software development and commissioning of automation systems - PLC, HMI, SCADA, MES

• PLC logic development, SCADA Screen development, Software FAT, incorporating MES Reports.

• Various technical documentation preparation.

• Software FAT.

• Electrical Panel FAT.

• Remote site support.

• Onsite commissioning.

• Partner with cross-functional teams within and outside the organization.

• Working in close collaboration with GEA global & local teams.

• Must be able to work independently, remotely, and with minimal supervision

• Must be capable of adapting quickly across job functions and responsibilities

• Tasks - Associate Automation Engineer

• Software Logic Development in Automation Platform Siemens

• HMI/SCADA Screen Development in Siemens

• HMI/SCADA Screen Development in Ignition/Intouch added advantage.

• FDS write up and development.

• Incorporating MES Reports using different inhouse MES Products & Tools.

• Software FAT

• Onsite commissioning activities.

• Travel requirement

• The Engineer would be based in Vadodara, India office.

• Extensive travel will be required, Involving extended periods on sites throughout India & abroad.