Automation Engineer, Software
Valmet Corporation12 days ago
Pune, IndiaMid Level / Senior
Responsibilities
- Program and develop industrial automation logic for production machinery.
- Design, program, and validate machinery safety systems and safety circuits.
- Perform machine checkout, factory acceptance testing, commissioning, start-up, and customer support.
- Contribute to new technology development and R&D activities.
- Support electrical design, control-systems integration, and engineering documentation.
- Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, automation, and production-equipment systems.
- Manage or contribute to project budgets and schedules.
- Participate in continuous improvement of engineering methods and processes.
- Travel internationally for commissioning, start-up, and customer installation activities for 3–6 weeks at a time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 4–10 years of relevant experience in industrial automation and control-systems engineering.
- Hands-on experience programming, configuring, testing, and commissioning PLC and/or DCS systems.
- Experience with industrial automation, machine-control systems, production equipment, industrial communication networks, and integrated control systems.
- Experience with machinery safety concepts, safety circuits, Safety PLCs, and Pilz Safety PLC programming.
- Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and strong industrial troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with Valmet DNA and Siemens, Rockwell, ABB, or other leading PLC/DCS platforms.
- Experience with PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, or similar industrial communication protocols.
- Experience supporting commissioning and start-up activities at customer sites.
- Fluent written and spoken English and the ability to work independently across international, cross-functional teams.
- Preferred qualifications include Siemens Certified Programmer or TIA Portal training, Rockwell Automation certifications, TÜV Functional Safety credentials, Pilz CMSE certification, ABB Automation certifications, and PROFINET or EtherNet/IP networking certifications.
- Experience in the process industry, particularly tissue or paper manufacturing, is highly advantageous.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work for a global leader in pulp, paper, and energy technologies, automation, and services.
- Professional growth opportunities in an international, multidisciplinary environment.
- International travel to customer sites for commissioning and start-up, typically 3–6 weeks at a time.
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