Automation Engineer

Company: Propack Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Virar, Mumbai
Department: Programming
Experience: 4–6 Years
Salary: Up to ₹50,000 per month (Negotiable)
Employment Type: Full-time

About Propack Technologies

Propack Technologies is an engineering solutions company with over 22 years of experience supplying process equipment and systems for the pharmaceutical, bioprocessing and cosmetic industries worldwide. The company provides end-to-end processing solutions and innovative engineering systems.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join our Programming team. The role involves automation programming, control-system development, testing, commissioning and project execution for process equipment, particularly in the pharmaceutical and food-processing industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, test and commission control systems for industrial equipment and process systems.

• Select suitable PLC, HMI and SCADA systems based on customer URS requirements.

• Develop I/O lists in accordance with P&ID and URS requirements.

• Develop programming logic and manage automation control-system projects.

• Maintain project schedules and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.

• Evaluate scope changes and communicate client requirements or updates to the Project Manager.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and P&ID drawings.

• Perform basic electrical and instrumentation wiring and troubleshooting.

• Participate in FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and project commissioning activities.

• Coordinate with internal teams and customers during project execution and commissioning.

• Prepare and work with functional specifications and validation documentation where required.

• Travel to customer sites for commissioning as required.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in automation engineering.

• Prior experience in pharma equipment and process automation is mandatory.

• Hands-on experience with PLC, HMI and SCADA systems.

• Experience in programming, testing and commissioning of control systems.

• Ability to develop I/O lists based on P&ID and URS requirements.

• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and P&IDs.

• Basic knowledge of electrical and instrumentation wiring and troubleshooting.

• Programming experience in .NET, VB/VB.NET, SQL/T-SQL/SQL+ or other high-level programming languages.

• Exposure to AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar design software will be an advantage.

• Exposure to FAT and commissioning processes.

• Good written and verbal English communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours during commissioning activities.

Educational Qualification

Degree or Diploma in:

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electronics Engineering

• Instrumentation Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in pharma/process automation, strong PLC/HMI/SCADA knowledge, and practical exposure to automation programming, FAT and commissioning.

Apply if you have the required pharma equipment/process automation experience.