PLC Programmer

For Synergie Controls, I would make this role more **project-oriented**, because the PLC Programmer should not only write PLC logic but also handle **panel testing, HMI integration, commissioning and customer-site troubleshooting**. Siemens’ current STEP 7/TIA Portal environment supports S7-1200/1500 programming, distributed I/O, motion and safety, so these should be reflected in the JD. ([Siemens Totally Integrated Automation][1])
# JOB DESCRIPTION
## PLC Programmer – Siemens Automation
**Company:** Synergie Controls & Systems Pvt. Ltd.
**Location:** Taloja, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
**Department:** Automation / Engineering
**Designation:** PLC Programmer / Automation Engineer
**Reporting To:** Technical Director / Automation Manager
**Employment Type:** Full-Time
### 1. Job Purpose
The PLC Programmer will be responsible for developing, modifying, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting Siemens PLC-based automation systems for industrial projects.
The person should have practical experience in **Siemens S7-1200 / S7-1500 PLC, TIA Portal, HMI/SCADA, communication networks, drives and industrial automation**, with the ability to independently handle PLC programming from engineering through commissioning.
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### 2. Key Responsibilities
#### A. PLC Programming
* Develop PLC programs using **Siemens TIA Portal / STEP 7**.
* Work on **S7-1200 and S7-1500 PLCs**.
* Develop programs using:
* LAD / Ladder
* FBD
* SCL
* STL, wherever applicable
* Develop and modify:
* OB
* FB
* FC
* DB
* UDT
* Create structured, modular and reusable PLC programs.
* Prepare PLC tags, data blocks, interlocks, sequences and control logic.
* Implement auto/manual operation, permissives, interlocks, alarms and trip logic.
* Perform PLC hardware configuration and I/O configuration.
* Configure and troubleshoot **ET200SP / remote I/O** systems.
* Perform online monitoring, diagnostics and program troubleshooting.
Siemens recommends structured and standardized programming for S7-1200/S7-1500, including readable and maintainable program structures, so programming standards should be followed within Synergie projects. ([Siemens Totally Integrated Automation][2])
#### B. HMI / SCADA Integration
* Develop and modify Siemens HMI applications.
* Experience with **WinCC / WinCC Unified** will be preferred.
* Develop:
* Process screens
* Alarm screens
* Trend screens
* Faceplates
* Status indications
* Set-point and parameter screens
* Establish communication between PLC and HMI/SCADA.
* Troubleshoot HMI-PLC communication problems.
#### C. Drives & Automation Integration
* Interface PLC with **Siemens SINAMICS drives**.
* Basic understanding of:
* SINAMICS G120
* SINAMICS S120
* SINAMICS DC drives / 6RA80
* Configure drive commands, references, feedback and status signals.
* Troubleshoot PLC–Drive communication and control issues.
* Understand basic motor control, speed control, interlocking and protection logic.
#### D. Communication
Hands-on knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as:
* PROFINET
* PROFIBUS
* Modbus TCP/IP
* Modbus RTU
* Ethernet communication
* PLC-to-PLC communication
Knowledge of OPC / higher-level communication will be an advantage.
#### E. Panel Testing / FAT
* Participate in PLC panel testing at Synergie's Taloja workshop.
* Perform I/O checking and signal verification.
* Check PLC hardware configuration against approved drawings.
* Conduct FAT activities with the engineering and testing team.
* Verify interlocks, sequences, alarms and permissives.
* Prepare and maintain testing records.
* Coordinate with electrical panel and design teams for corrections.
#### F. Site Commissioning
* Travel to customer sites for commissioning and troubleshooting.
* Download and test PLC programs at site.
* Perform cold commissioning and hot commissioning.
* Check field I/O and instrumentation signals.
* Conduct machine/plant sequence testing.
* Coordinate with customer engineers and other project teams.
* Attend breakdowns and resolve PLC-related problems.
* Support production trials and performance trials.
* Prepare commissioning reports and punch-point closure reports.
**The candidate must be willing to travel to customer sites as required.**
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### 3. Project Documentation
The candidate will be responsible for maintaining:
* PLC software backups
* PLC program versions
* I/O lists
* PLC hardware configuration
* Communication configuration
* HMI backup
* FAT reports
* SAT/commissioning reports
* Software modification records
* As-built documentation
* Customer handover documentation
All PLC programs must be properly documented and backed up so that another engineer can understand, troubleshoot and maintain the system.
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### 4. Industry / Application Experience
Experience in any of the following industries will be preferred:
* Steel / Metals
* Rolling Mills
* Bar Mills
* Wire Rod Mills
* TMT Rolling Mills
* Galvanizing Lines
* Furnaces
* Material Handling
* Pharma
* Food & Beverage
* Packaging
* Water Treatment
* General Industrial Automation
Experience in **rolling mill automation, drives integration and process automation** will be a strong advantage for Synergie projects.
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### 5. Technical Skills – Mandatory
The candidate should have practical hands-on knowledge of:
**PLC**
* Siemens S7-1200
* Siemens S7-1500
* TIA Portal / STEP 7
**Programming**
* LAD
* FBD
* SCL
* FB / FC / DB / OB
* Interlocks and sequences
* Analog signal processing
* PID basics
* Alarm handling
* Diagnostics
**Hardware**
* CPU
* DI/DO
* AI/AO
* ET200SP
* Remote I/O
* Industrial Ethernet / PROFINET
**HMI**
* WinCC
* WinCC Unified – preferred
**Drives**
* SINAMICS G120
* SINAMICS S120 – preferred
* Basic understanding of 6RA80 DC drives – preferred
**Communication**
* PROFINET
* PROFIBUS
* Modbus TCP/IP / RTU
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### 6. Educational Qualification
**Minimum Qualification:**
* Diploma / BE / B.Tech in:
* Electrical Engineering
* Electronics Engineering
* Electronics & Telecommunication
* Instrumentation Engineering
* Industrial Automation
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### 7. Experience
**Preferred Experience:** 2–6 years in Siemens PLC programming and industrial automation.
Candidates with strong hands-on experience in **TIA Portal, S7-1200/S7-1500 and commissioning** may be considered even if their overall experience differs.
For Senior PLC Programmer:
**5–10 years** of relevant industrial automation experience preferred.
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### 8. Behavioural & Professional Skills
The candidate should:
* Take ownership of assigned projects.
* Be willing to work at customer sites when required.
* Have good troubleshooting ability.
* Be able to understand electrical drawings.
* Coordinate effectively with electrical, design, project and commissioning teams.
* Maintain proper documentation and backups.
* Follow Synergie's engineering and project procedures.
* Communicate professionally with customers.
* Be able to work under project deadlines.
* Have a problem-solving attitude.
* Avoid repeated mistakes by documenting root causes and corrective actions.
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### 9. Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
The PLC Programmer will be evaluated on:
1. PLC programming quality.
2. Timely completion of software development.
3. Number of programming errors during FAT.
4. Successful FAT completion.
5. Successful site commissioning.
6. Troubleshooting and problem-solving speed.
7. Reduction of site commissioning time.
8. Proper PLC/HMI software backup and documentation.
9. Customer feedback.
10. Compliance with Synergie engineering standards.
11. Ability to complete assigned project activities independently.
12. Coordination with project, electrical and panel teams.
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### 10. Important Responsibility
The PLC Programmer should be capable of taking ownership of the PLC portion of a project from:
**PLC Hardware Configuration → PLC Programming → HMI Integration → Panel Testing → FAT → Site Commissioning → Troubleshooting → Final Handover**
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