Senior PLC Programmer — Automation Team Lead

Chennai, Tamil Nadu 5-6 Yrs ₹800000 - ₹1500000 Yearly

Location Chennai, India — on-site with project travel Target Experience 5–6 years in industrial automation (Siemens)

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducting pre-commissioning reviews of existing PLC logic, SCADA screens, report formats, and validation documentation before any upgrade or migration begins.

Developing and commissioning Siemens PLC programs using TIA Portal across S7-1200 and S7- 1500 platforms, with full FAT/SAT documentation.

• Managing SCADA projects — ensuring zero unplanned functional gaps at customer sign-off.

• Owning the continuity of report formats • Serving as the primary on-site technical interface with the customer during commissioning — presenting findings, resolving issues, and maintaining Keystone's professional reputation under pressure.

• Mentoring and supervising 2–4 junior automation engineers: conducting code reviews, enforcing engineering standards, and developing team capability.
• Preparing and maintaining technical documentation: FDS, DDS, I/O lists, change logs, and validation protocols.
• Coordinating with internal MES, IIoT, and project management teams for end-to-end integration across project scope.

Technical —non-negotiable:

• 5–6 years of hands-on Siemens PLC programming using TIA Portal (V15 and above). Allen Bradley or Schneider experience alone is not sufficient.
• Demonstrated commissioning experience in pharma, food & beverage, Automobile or other sector
• Ability to critically read, audit, and take over existing PLC code and SCADA configurations written by others — not only write from scratch.
• Familiarity with FAT/SAT protocols and documentation practices

• Understanding of industrial network protocols: Profibus, Profinet, OPC-UA, Modbus.