Lead Engineer – Automation

23 hours ago

Cochin, Kerala, India Consyst Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

Position: Lead Engineer – Automation & Digitization

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Lead Automation Engineer to take ownership of automation projects from concept to commissioning. You will lead a dedicated project team, coordinate all technical and project-related activities, and ensure timely and high-quality delivery of PLC, SCADA, HMI, and IIoT solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Management:

  • Take full ownership of assigned projects, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality are delivered.
  • Mentor project engineers and junior team members to strengthen project delivery capabilities.
  • Allocate tasks, monitor progress, and track project milestones to ensure timely delivery.
  • Proactively identify and resolve project risks, technical challenges, and dependencies.
  • Serve as the primary technical point of contact of the project.
  • Foster collaboration within the project team and across other teams to share knowledge and best practices.

Technical Development & Oversight:

  • Oversee design, development, and testing of PLC programs, SCADA/HMI applications, and IIoT solutions across multiple projects.
  • Provide technical guidance and support for complex automation challenges.
  • Ensure robust in-house testing, simulation, and validation before site commissioning
  • Monitor code quality, performance, security, and maintainability across all projects

Documentation:

  • Ensure comprehensive technical documentation for all projects, including functional specifications, test protocols, and as-built documentation.
  • Develop and enforce standard operating procedures, coding standards, and best practices across the automation team.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Tech/BE in Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechatronics or Electronics

Experience:

  • 5+ years in industrial automation with extensive experience in PLC, SCADA/HMI development, and commissioning of industrial control systems.
  • Proven experience leading engineering teams and managing automation projects end-to-end.

Skills:

  • Proficient in programming, configuration, and troubleshooting of PLC, SCADA, and HMIs from various OEMs (preferably SIEMENS, Schneider Electric, Rockwell, ABB, Phoenix Contact, AVEVA, Exor).
  • Skilled in programming languages such as STL, FBD, Ladder, and scripting languages.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Modbus RTU/TCP, Ethernet IP, PROFINET, OPC, etc.
  • Good understanding of control system architecture, P&ID diagrams, FDS, control drawings, single-line diagrams, and panel drawings.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
  • Ability to take on responsibilities and demonstrate leadership qualities.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver high-quality solutions under tight deadlines.

What We Offer:

  • Leadership role with the opportunity to shape automation projects and teams.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth through training programs and international project exposure.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package

Location: Kochi

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