Lead Engineer - Automation

Automation Engineer with hands-on experience in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development. The role also requires familiarity with Python scripting, basic HTML, assembly checkout, field commissioning and code maintenance using GitHub for version control. Preferred backgrounds include exposure to the printing, packaging, and paper converting industries.

This role reports to the Project Manager and involves both software development and field deployment responsibilities.

Technical Skills:

Core Automation Skills :

• Proficient in PLC programming, including:
• B&R Automation Studio (Structured Text, Ladder, AS4.x)
• Beckhoff TwinCAT
• Development and customization of HMI using mapp View (HTML5-based UI framework) / IGNITION SCADA Platforms
• Hands-on experience in machine assembly checkout, I/O verification, and field commissioning
• Integration of HMI/SCADA systems with IoT systems using OPC UA, MQTT, etc.
• Use of GitHub for version control, issue tracking, and collaborative development

Scripting, and Web Tech:

• Familiarity with Ignition SCADA platform and Python scripting for industrial applications
• Working knowledge of HTML/JavaScript for customizing HMI web interfaces (e.g., mapp View widgets. Help file system)
• Database integration using MS SQL Server for data logging, trends, alarms, and reporting

System Integration:

• PLC-HMI interface design for control and visualization layers
• Configuration of alarms, historical logging, recipe systems, and report generation
• Experience with OPC servers, tag management, and data structure design

Mandatory Skills:

• PLC Programming: B&R or Beckhoff - Mandatory
• HMI development using B&R mapp View / IGNITION platform- Mandatory
• HTML5-based HMI customization - Added Advantage
• GitHub: version control, branching, and collaboration - Mandatory
• SQL Server: queries, stored procedures, database integration - Added Advantage
• Python scripting (Ignition SCADA) - Added Advantage
• Assembly checkout and field commissioning - Mandatory