Senior Plc Programmer
Summary
Senior PLC Programmer in Chennai who develops, tests, and commissions automation solutions for weighing and batching systems. Core work involves Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley PLC programming (TIA Portal, Studio 5000), HMI/SCADA development, servo/VFD/load-cell integration, and FAT/SAT commissioning support.
We are looking for an experienced Senior PLC Programmer with hands-on expertise in Process Automation, specifically in Weighing and Batching Systems. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) PLCs, along with HMI, SCADA, Servo Motor Integration, and machine commissioning. The candidate will be responsible for developing, testing, and commissioning automation solutions for weighing and batching applications.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, test, and troubleshoot PLC programs for Weighing and Batching Systems.
Design and develop HMI and SCADA applications for process monitoring and control.
Develop control logic for batch sequencing, recipe management, weighing operations, dosing, and material handling.
Configure and integrate Servo Motors, Servo Drives, VFDs, Load Cells, Weighing Controllers, Sensors, and Industrial Communication Networks.
Integrate PLC systems with field instrumentation and weighing equipment.
Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and machine start-up activities.
Troubleshoot automation and control system issues during commissioning and production support.
Coordinate with Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, and Project Engineering teams.
Prepare technical documentation, software backups, and commissioning reports.
Provide customer support during installation and after-sales service.
Required Skills
✔ Hands-on experience in:
Siemens PLC (TIA Portal, S7-1200, S7-1500, S7-300/400)
Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) PLC (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000)
✔ Strong experience in:
HMI Development
SCADA Development
Servo Motor Programming & Servo Drive Integration
Weighing & Batching Automation
Recipe Management & Batch Control
Load Cell Integration
VFD Integration
Industrial Communication Protocols (Profinet, Profibus, Modbus TCP/RTU, EtherNet/IP)
Preferred Industry Experience
Candidates with experience in the following industries will be preferred:
Process Automation
Weighing Systems
Batching Systems
Industrial Automation
Food & Beverage Processing
Cement
Chemical Processing
Material Handling Systems
Manufacturing Industries
Key Competencies