Associate Automation Engineer

ES03 GEA Westfalia Separator Ibérica, S.A.

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Vadodara Unit 1 Until 9/6/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 8, 2026 Last posted July 8, 2026
Job description

Responsibilities / Tasks

Role & Responsibilities - Associate Automation Engineer

• Software development and commissioning of automation systems - PLC, HMI, SCADA, MES

• PLC logic development, SCADA Screen development, incorporating MES Reports.

• FDS development.

• Various documentation preparation.

• Software FAT.

• Electrical Panel FAT.

• Remote site support.

• Onsite commissioning support.

• Partner with cross-functional teams within and outside the organization.

• Working in close collaboration with GEA global & local teams.

• Must be able to work independently, remotely, and with minimal supervision 

• Must be capable of adapting quickly across job functions and responsibilities

Tasks - Associate Automation Engineer

• Software Logic Development in Automation Platform Siemens/ Rockwell

• HMI/SCADA Screen Development in Siemens/Rockwell
• HMI/SCADA Screen Development in Ignition/Intouch added advantage.

• FDS write up and development.

• Incorporating MES Reports using different inhouse MES Products & Tools.

• Software FAT

• Electrical Panel FAT.

• Onsite commissioning activities.

Travel requirement

• The Engineer would be based in Vadodara, India office.

• Extensive travel will be required, Involving extended periods on sites throughout India & abroad. 

Your Profile / Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering Degree in 

• Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation & Controls or similar education background

Work Experience - Associate Automation Engineer

• 3-7 year

• Experience on any Pharma / Chemical Industry / Food / Beverages / Dairy / Brewery

•  Background in control systems-related software design for process/equipment control 

Skills - Associate Automation Engineer

• Experience of basic automation platform- e.g., Siemens - TIA Portal, STEP7, WinCC

• Knowhow on HMIs specifically Siemens TIA HMI configuration, Siemens WinCC flexible, other systems also an advantage e.g., Rockwell, GE iFix System platform etc.

• Experience of various programming languages e.g., ladder, SCL, STL, FBD

• Strong software logic development and SCADA Screen development skills.
• Know how of basic MES. 

• Experience of Danfoss/SIEMENS VFD

• Experience of preparing FDS 

• Basic knowledge of Electrical drawing reading and components.

• Basic knowledge and understanding of P&ID drawing.

• Good experience in onsite commissioning activities.

• Know how of Profibus/Profinet and Industrial Ethernet Network components.

• Experience in engineering activity with varying functions from system design to commissioning

• Proficient at troubleshooting and fault findings.

• Experience on other control system platform like Allen Bradley shall be added advantage

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About this role

Summary

Develop, commission, and support automation systems in pharma, chemical, and food sectors.

Job title

Associate Automation Engineer

Experience level

3-7 years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Vadodara, India; remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Siemens TIA PortalSTEP7WinCCHMI configurationladderSCLSTLFBDMESDanfoss VFDElectrical drawing readingProfinet

Preferred skills

RockwellGE iFixAllen BradleyIgnitionProfinetEthernet networking

Specializations

PLCHMISCADAMES
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Remote City