Position : Senior PLC Engineer
Contract role for 1 year at our client location.
Role Purpose
The Senior PLC Engineer is responsible for delivering
safe, compliant, and reliable automation and control system solutions
for Phama client manufacturing operations. The role combines
hands‑on PLC engineering
,
PLC/HMI lifecycle management
, and
end‑to‑end project execution
, ensuring automation systems and upgrades meet
schedule, cost, quality, safety, and compliance requirements
across their lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Automation, Support & Lifecycle Management
Design, program, support, and troubleshoot
Siemens PLC systems
(S7‑300/400, S7‑1200/1500) using
TIA Portal / STEP 7
Develop, maintain, and upgrade
HMI/SCADA systems
using
WinCC / WinCC Flexible / WinCC Unified
Provide
engineering support
for PLC and HMI systems during operations, incidents, and planned maintenance
Support
PLC and HMI lifecycle management activities
, including Obsolescence management, Version upgrades and migrations, Hardware and software refreshes and Backup, recovery, and system integrity checks
Design and support industrial networks (
PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, Modbus
)
Integrate PLC systems with instrumentation, VFDs, MCCs and packaged equipment.
Interface PLC systems with
DeltaV DCS
via Profibus, VIM Serial & EIOC and
OSI PI (OPC‑UA)
where required.
Lead and support
FAT, SAT, commissioning, and site acceptance testing
Troubleshoot control system issues to minimize downtime and production impact
Project Management & Vendor Coordination
Manage automation projects from
concept through commissioning and handover
Plan and execute
PLC/HMI upgrade projects
, including scope definition, scheduling, and risk management
Coordinate and manage
automation vendors and system integrators
during upgrade and lifecycle activities
Review vendor proposals, technical solutions, and deliverables
Track project schedules
Manage risks, issues, scope changes, and technical clarifications
Act as the
primary technical point of contact
for stakeholders and vendors
Lead project meetings, technical reviews, and upgrade planning discussions
Quality, Compliance & Documentation
Prepare and maintain automation documentation (control philosophy, I/O lists, lifecycle records, as‑built drawings).
Ensure compliance with
GxP, safety, data integrity, and cybersecurity expectations
Adhere to applicable
IEC, ISA, and site safety standards
Support on activities including validation, audits, and inspection readiness during system upgrades and changes
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical
, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline
7–10 years
' experience in industrial automation and control systems
Minimum
2–3 years
in a
lead engineer or project engineer
role
Strong hands‑on experience with
Siemens PLC platforms
Experience in
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
preferred
Value Added
Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent)
Experience with
PLC/HMI upgrade programs or site lifecycle roadmaps
Industrial cybersecurity knowledge (e.g., IEC 62443)
Engagement Expectations
Works with minimum supervision and clear accountability
Supports site upgrades, cutovers, and commissioning activities as required
Comply with all
safety, quality, and compliance requirements
We are a process automation service provider for the life science industry. We provide automation solutions and manpower resources for day-to-day operations and projects.