Principal Engineer, Industrial Automation

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REQUIREMENTS:
Total experience: 11+ years
Strong expertise in Siemens WinCC OA, SCADA, and Industrial Automation systems
Hands-on experience with PLC Programming and System Integration (Siemens S7/TIA, Rockwell, Schneider)
Strong knowledge of Industrial Communication Protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP)
Experience with WinCC OA scripting, Python, C++, or similar programming languages
Good understanding of OT Networking, redundancy, and high-availability architectures
Knowledge of ISA-88, ISA-95, and OT Cybersecurity (ISA/IEC 62443)
Experience in automation project delivery including FAT, SAT, commissioning, and system validation
Strong customer-facing, stakeholder management, and technical leadership skills
Preferred domain experience in Water & Wastewater, Chemicals, Process Industries, or Food & Beverage
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead the design and architecture of industrial automation solutions using WinCC OA, SCADA, and PLC platforms
Drive end-to-end project execution from requirements gathering through commissioning
Integrate and support multi-vendor PLC systems and industrial communication networks
Design scalable, secure, and highly available OT system architectures
Develop and review automation applications, scripting, and system integration solutions
Conduct technical design reviews and ensure compliance with engineering and cybersecurity standards
Lead customer workshops, solution discussions, and technical presentations
Troubleshoot complex automation and integration issues across OT environments
Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership
Ensure successful delivery of automation projects meeting quality, reliability, and performance requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related fields