Associate Automation Engineer
GEA Group AG (company site, opens in a new tab)5+ yrsVadodaraOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 8–14 LPA
Posted on 9 Sept
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About This Role
- Develop, test, and commission Siemens PLC and HMI software for pharmaceutical industry equipment following industry standards (ISO 9001, 21 CFR part 11, ISA 88, GAMP5).
- Coordinate machine assembly, testing, and onsite commissioning including operational qualification at customer sites, resolving technical issues independently.
- Collaborate with global teams to deliver control systems and support pharma projects, producing functional design specifications, integration test plans, and software design.
Minimum Requirements
- Engineering Graduate in Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, Electronics, Electronics & Communication, or Mechatronics Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience as Automation and Controls Engineer.
- Proficiency in Siemens PLC programming (TIA Portal V12-V20), HMI software (WinCC Explorer), VB and SQL scripting, and knowledge of VFDs and control panel electrical design.
- Willingness to travel internationally for site commissioning; ability to work in ISO 9001 quality environment and comply with documented pharma standards.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced in designing automation software from scratch with strong understanding of pharma process flows (raw material handling to product collection).
- Capable of independently executing machine operational qualification and resolving customer site issues during commissioning.
- Familiar with pharma standards compliance, able to translate customer expectations into software and documentation, and comfortable coordinating across international teams and workshops.