Associate Automation Engineer
About the role
Engineering
India, Vadodara
July 7 2026
Full time
Permanent
Job benefits
Competitive salary and bonus scheme
Continuous personnel development (e-learnings & projects)
Free day to volunteer
Your responsibilities and 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 and 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
About GEA
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.
Why join GEA
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