Senior Controls Project Engineer

Senior Controls Project Engineer Job Description Senior Controls Engineer (PLC – Siemens TIA Portal) | Pune, India | Full-time If you are passionate about industrial automation, PLC software development, and delivering advanced control systems for large-scale automation projects, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will lead the design, development, testing, and commissioning of Low-Level Controls (LLC) software for medium to large-scale automation systems. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality control solutions using Siemens PLC technologies while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and project timelines. Join our Controls Engineering team and contribute to the development of world-class automation solutions powering airports, warehouses, and parcel logistics systems across the globe.

About Vanderlande

• Vanderlande is a global market leader in future-proof logistic process automation for airports, parcel services, and warehouse solutions.
• Our innovative technologies combine intelligent software, advanced controls, and lifecycle services to deliver reliable and efficient automation systems across the world.
• At Vanderlande, you will work on cutting-edge automation projects while collaborating with global engineering teams in a culture focused on innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• www.vanderlande.com What we offer: Working at Vanderlande comes with the support and space to grow, achieve, and enjoy the journey.
• We work by three value s: Every day better, We care, and Team play.
• In practice, this means we drive customer success, lead with transparency, celebrate achievements together, and do what we say.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of LLC software using Siemens TIA Portal and Vanderlande's controls architecture.
• Develop PLC applications from scratch using Statement List (STL) programming.
• Design, configure, program, test, and document complex control applications and subsystems.
• Develop reusable control modules and enhance standard PLC software libraries.
• Create functional specifications and detailed technical documentation based on customer requirements.
• Apply engineering standards, software development procedures, and quality guidelines throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead system integration, validation, and testing activities involving PLC, SCADA, Safety PLC, and Equipment Management systems.
• Develop diagnostic, simulation, and emulation tools to improve testing and commissioning efficiency.
• Independently manage commissioning activities in collaboration with site supervisors and project leaders.
• Ensure complete and high-quality Service Take Over (STO) documentation.
• Troubleshoot complex automation issues and implement robust control solutions.
• Support risk mitigation and resolve multidisciplinary technical challenges.
• Provide technical leadership to Controls Engineers within project teams.
• Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and engineering audits.
• Support project planning, effort estimation, budgeting, and timely project delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes, products, and control platforms.
• Promote software development best practices, documentation standards, and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities to ensure seamless system integration.

Requirements

• 10–12 years of experience in Industrial Automation and PLC Engineering.
• Strong expertise in Siemens TIA Portal for PLC development, diagnostics, and commissioning.
• Expert-level programming experience using Statement List (STL).
• Profinet Profibus AS-i communication protocols PLC pointers and indirect addressing
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel 50–70% for project commissioning and customer support.
• B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Degree from a recognized university.
• Exposure to advanced industrial automation technologies and global customer environments

Preferred

• SCADA systems Siemens HMI development and scripting Siemens Safety PLC programming Siemens Proneta for diagnostics and version management
• PLC software architecture

System integration Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Site commissioning

• Exposure to Rockwell Studio 5000 is an added advantage.
• Experience working on international automation projects is preferred.

Pay

Here is what that looks like in practice: Competitive salary package 30 days of annual leave (pro-rated from the start of the financial year), including: 22 paid leave days 8 sick/casual leave days

Benefits

Applicable government holidays

• Flexible and hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance
• Access to Vanderlande Academy and a wide range of technical learning and development programs

Comprehensive medical insurance coverage, including parental coverage

• Opportunities to participate in global engineering communities and innovation initiatives
• Opportunity to collaborate with international teams on large-scale automation projects

Ready to apply? Are you interested in this position? Apply directly via our careers page with your CV/Resume.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.