
PLC Automation Engineer – Siemens S7
Siemens • Pen, Maharashtra, India
Salary: INR 1,100,000 - INR 1,500,000 / year
**Role & seniority: ** Onsite Resident Engineer (Contract) — Automation/PLC engineer (hands-on, customer-facing; direct contract)
**Location & work type: ** Dolvi (On-site deployment); On-site, contract/temporary (direct contract)
**Stack/tools: **
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Siemens SIMATIC PLC: S7-1200, S7-1500
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Engineering tools: TIA Portal, SIMATIC Manager (preferred)
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Automation/SCADA/HMI: HMI & SCADA Systems (as part of support/commissioning)
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Drives (advantage): SINAMICS
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Networking/protocols (preferred): PROFINET / PROFINET-IO, PROFIBUS, Modbus
**Top 3 responsibilities: **
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Configure & commission Siemens automation systems (S7-1200/S7-1500) including HMI/SCADA support
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Troubleshoot and maintain automation & industrial communication networks within the plant
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Drive preventive maintenance planning and coordinate issue resolution with site teams; provide documentation/status updates and act as Siemens-facing representative
**Must-have skills: **
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Strong hands-on PLC expertise with S7-1200/S7-1500
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Understanding of industrial automation systems and industrial communication
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Ability to work on-site and coordinate with customer + Siemens local office/HQ
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Communication and documentation for status updates and improvements
**Nice-to-haves: **
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Knowledge of SIMATIC Manager / TIA Portal
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Experience with PROFINET/PROFIBUS/Modbus
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Familiarity
Full Description
Job Opportunity: Onsite Resident Engineer (Contract) – Dolvi
Location: Dolvi (On-site Deployment)
Position Type: Direct Contract
Role Overview We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to support Siemens make automation products, with a strong focus on Siemens S7-1200, S7-1500 PLCs. Knowledge on Siemens make SINAMICS Drives will be added advantage. This role involves hands-on work in configuration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial communication systems within a plant environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Engineer shall represent SIEMENS & shall be the face of an organization responsible for customer relationship building especially with Field Management & Maintenance Team.
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Close interaction with Siemens Local Office & HQ at Germany
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Configure, commission, and provide support for SIMATIC S7-1200, S7-1500 PLC systems, HMI & SCADA Systems.
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Proactively plan Preventive Maintenance activities with Customer’s Site team of Siemens Automation Products.
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Troubleshooting & discussing with customer on possible improvement areas.
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Ensure the smooth functioning of automation and communication networks
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Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders for issue resolution
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Maintain proper documentation and provide regular status updates
Requirements
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Hands-on expertise with Siemens S7-1200 & S7-1500 PLCs
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Experience in Industrial networking and communication protocols & products such as HMI & SCADA Systems.
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Good understanding of automation systems and industrial communication protocols
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Willingness to work on-site at Sanand
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Look out for Business Opportunities & Acquisition of service business like Service contracts, spares, Retrofit of the old systems
Preferred Skills (Optional but Advantageous)
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Familiarity with SIMATIC Manager & TIA Portal
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Knowledge of Profinet / Profibus / Modbus communication
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Experience working in a manufacturing or plant environment