Automation Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

• Proficiency in control and protection drawings for various protection and control systems is essential.
• Knowledge of various control schemes, including SAS architecture/schemes, is required.
• Ability to coordinate with primary/protection equipment control vendors, FAT, IFAT, and commissioning activities is necessary.
• Capability to prepare AC/DC load calculations, system load calculations, and availability/reliability calculations for automation systems is expected.
• Familiarity with international standards such as IEC, ANSI, etc., is important.
• A broad understanding of various automation solutions and cybersecurity standards and policies implemented in utilities like TRANSCO, ADDC, AADC, DEWA, SEWA, and OETC is required.
• Ability to prepare block diagrams, functional design specifications, signal lists, BOQs, hardware and software selection for automation systems, and various other configuration-related documentation for automation solutions is necessary.
• Expertise in Siemens parameterizing tools like DIGSI, PAS, SCC, SDM, REYDISP, PQS, TBII, etc., is required.
• Expertise in networking required for automation solutions is essential.
• Knowledge in interoperability testing with various automation systems, protection relays, and asset monitoring & management systems is necessary.
• Ability to conduct FAT for automation systems and cybersecurity solutions is required.
• Providing technical support for pre-bid and post-bid inquiries is expected.
• Ability to coordinate, train, guide, direct, and manage a small team of support engineers from a common resource pool if necessary.
• Knowledge in process bus, microgrid, and PPC will be considered an added advantage.
  

Your Qualifications and Skills – Digital and Solid!

• Expected degree qualification – Bachelor of Engineering from recognized university.
• Relevant year of experience- 3 to 5
• Knowledge of expertise- Electrical substation Automation,
• Any required certification- any Cyber security related Certification will be added advantage.
• Personal skills-
  

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, Diligent, team player& self-motivated

Desired candidate profile

1. PLC Programming and Control Systems

• Expertise in programming Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) using languages such as Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram, and Instruction List.
• Designing control systems for manufacturing or process automation, using PLCs to monitor and control industrial machinery and processes.
• Working with SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems to supervise and control automated processes in real-time.
• Integration of PLC systems with other systems like DCS (Distributed Control Systems), HMI (Human-Machine Interface), and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems).

2. Automation System Design and Development

• Designing automation systems to control manufacturing processes, production lines, or machinery, ensuring that they are reliable, scalable, and efficient.
• Developing automation strategies that optimize production workflows and reduce downtime.
• Implementing feedback loops and sensor integration to ensure precise control and monitoring of equipment.

3. Robotics and Motion Control

• Programming and integrating robotic systems (e.g., robotic arms, mobile robots, AGVs – Automated Guided Vehicles) for material handling, assembly, welding, and other industrial tasks.
• Knowledge of motion control systems and servo motors, working with systems like VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), stepper motors, and encoders to precisely control speed, position, and force.
• Ensuring safety in robotic operations by implementing safety systems and monitoring.

4. HMI (Human-Machine Interface) Design

• Designing and programming HMIs to create user-friendly interfaces for operators to monitor and control automated systems.
• Creating intuitive screens that allow users to track system performance, make adjustments, and troubleshoot errors.
• Ensuring that the HMI communicates effectively with PLCs and other automation hardware to display real-time data and alarms.

5. Industrial Networking and Communication Protocols

• Understanding and working with industrial networking protocols such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet, OPC (Open Platform Communications), and IO-Link to enable communication between different devices within the automation system.
• Configuring industrial communication networks to ensure seamless data transfer between PLCs, sensors, robots, and control centers.

6. Data Acquisition and Process Monitoring

• Designing data acquisition systems to collect real-time data from various sensors and control systems for monitoring performance, tracking production metrics, and ensuring quality control.
• Integrating IoT (Internet of Things) devices for remote monitoring and collecting data for analysis and optimization.
• Analyzing performance data and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, or optimize maintenance schedules.

7. Troubleshooting and Maintenance

• Diagnosing and solving issues in automation systems, including electrical, software, and mechanical faults.
• Performing preventive maintenance on automated systems to ensure continuous operation and prevent downtime.
• Using diagnostic tools, such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and PLC diagnostic software, to identify faults in control systems and automation equipment.