Associate Specialist- Industrial Automation

Job Description Summary

Position Summary:

Pentair is transforming its manufacturing sites by driving operational excellence by creating Factories of the Future. We are seeking an Automation Engineer to play a key role in designing, integrating, and scaling Industry 4.0 initiatives including SCADA and MES solutions across our 40+ global manufacturing sites. The candidate will be responsible for implementing industrial automation, controls design, programming, IT/OT network architecture, communication protocols, and data analytics solutions.

Job Summary

The candidate will be part of the Global Engineering Centre (GEC) in providing digital factory vision, strategy, and roadmap and will work with Pentair AMET and cross functional team. This engineer will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining automation systems, controls, and instrumentation for various industrial processes. This position requires expertise in industrial automation engineering and digital manufacturing technology, a deep understanding of MES systems, ERP, SCADA software and control systems like PLC, HMI, VFD, CNC, IM, VMC etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Create Enterprise standards for Industry 4.0 solutions including Ignition and Sepasoft.
• Work directly with offshore AMET Team and 3rd party contractors/vendors for project completion on time and while ensuring compliance with Pentair standards.
• HMI and SCADA Development: Design and create user-friendly interfaces for operators to monitor and control automation systems.
• IT/OT Connectivity: Ignition Edge gateway, Ignition Cloud Edition, KepServer and Edge devices.
• Networking and Communication: Establish communication protocols between different devices, controllers, and systems, including Routing, NAT, Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP, OPC, RS-232, RS-485 and Profinet etc.
• Testing and Commissioning: Conduct testing and commissioning of automation systems (FAT & SAT), ensuring they operate efficiently and meet performance specifications.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation, including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system manuals.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve system related issues, both in the design phase and during system operation.
• Maintenance and Upgrades: Perform routine maintenance and recommend system upgrades to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure that all automation systems adhere to safety regulations and industry standards.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, software developers, and project managers, to integrate automation solutions into larger projects.
• Strong understanding of ISA-95 Model, electrical and control system design principles.
• Knowledge of advanced control algorithms and machine learning for automation with project management skills.
• Stay connected with new technology for digital transformation.

Good to have

• Sensor Integration: Select, install, and calibrate various sensors, transducers, and instruments to gather data and provide feedback for control systems.
• PLC Programming: Develop and maintain PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programs to automate and control processes efficiently. Troubleshoot PLC-related issues.
• Electrical Panel Design: Design and oversee the construction of electrical control panels, ensuring they comply with safety and regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of regulatory & safety standards and regulations (e.g., UL, CE, NFPA 70E, UL-508).
• Database experience (MS-SQL).
• Ignition core/gold certification.

Qualifications

• Diploma/bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Automation, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in electrical automation system design and implementation.
• Professional certifications related to automation (e.g., ISA Certified Automation Professional).
• Experience of MES and ERP (Sepasoft, SAP, etc.) systems.
• Experience of 3+ years in Ignition.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Can-do positive attitude, always looking to accelerate development.
• Driven; commit to high standards of performance and demonstrate personal ownership for getting the job done.
• Innovative and entrepreneurial attitude; stays up to speed on all the latest technologies and industry trends; healthy curiosity to evaluate, understand and utilize new technologies.
• Ability to learn and adapt innovative solutions.
• Must be ready to work on multiple time zone
• Must be able to contribute to the technology team while managing multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for interactions with technology global team members, SBU stakeholders, company leadership, vendors and customers.