Jr. Engineer – Plant Controls (SCADA) Design

Position: Jr. Engineer – Plant Controls (SCADA) Design

Experience: 5 - 6 Years

Location: Thane / Pune

Industry Domains: Oil & Gas Process, Food, and Pharmaceutical Industries

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design, development, and implementation of SCADA systems for plant automation and control.
• Configure and customize SCADA solutions including alarm systems, data acquisition, and real-time monitoring tools.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define and develop control system requirements.
• Assist in the selection, integration, and commissioning of PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA software platforms.
• Prepare I/O lists, network architectures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Generate and manage documentation such as Bills of Materials (BOMs), design deliverables, and equipment specifications.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for quotations, technical discussions, and solution evaluations.
• Participate in review meetings and provide technical support across various project stages.
• Ensure system performance, reliability, and compliance with relevant electrical and process industry standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues in coordination with stakeholders.
• Work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments and manage multiple project deliverables simultaneously.

Technical Competencies:

• Strong understanding of SCADA system design and architecture.
• Hands-on experience with SCADA platforms such as:
  • AVEVA System Platform / InTouch
  • Ignition SCADA (Perspective & Vision)
  • FactoryTalk View ME/SE
  • Plant SCADA (Citect)
• Basic knowledge of AVEVA Historian and Plant SCADA connectors.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley, etc.).
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols: Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Serial.
• Basic understanding of process automation for Oil & Gas, Food, and Pharma industries.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, switchgear, and adherence to relevant codes/standards (IEC, IEEE, IS).
• Good documentation and technical writing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

Soft Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Proactive, agile, and adaptable to changing project needs.
• High attention to detail and quality of deliverables.
• Able to work independently or within a collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to take initiative and handle responsibilities beyond the core job scope.