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Lead Engineer - PLC
Cyient · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area (On-site)
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CompanyCyient
LocationPune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area (On-site)
Work modeNo
Source
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Listed7 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end development of PLC software: requirement analysis, architecture, logic design, coding, simulation, testing, and commissioning support.
Develop and review control logic using languages (Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, SFC) on platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Mitsubishi, Beckhoff, or CODESYS.
Design and integrate HMI/SCADA applications.
Define and implement industrial communication interfaces: Profinet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC UA, IO-Link, CAN.
Prepare and review engineering documentation: functional design specifications (FDS), software design documents, I/O lists, test protocols (FAT/SAT), and commissioning reports.
Lead FAT/SAT activities, on-site commissioning, and troubleshooting; provide escalation-level support for field issues.
Ensure compliance with functional safety standards and relevant industry regulations.
Mentor and technically guide a team of PLC/automation engineers; conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and drive reusable software libraries.
Estimate effort, plan software work packages, track progress, and report to all stakeholders.
Interface with electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation teams to align control software with the overall system design.
Required Skills & Competencies:
Strong hands-on expertise in PLC programming.
Proficiency in HMI/SCADA development and integration.
Solid understanding of industrial networks and fieldbus protocols (Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, OPC UA).
Experience with servo/motion control, VFDs, drives, robotics interfacing, and safety PLCs.
Knowledge of electrical schematics, P&IDs, I/O sizing, and panel design fundamentals.
Proven ability to lead and mentor a small-to-mid-sized engineering team.
Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills, especially under commissioning/field pressure.
Effective communication with customers, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Ownership mindset with strong planning, estimation, and delivery discipline.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline
8–12 years of experience in industrial automation/control systems
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