Senior / Lead Controls Engineer – Siemens TIA Portal

Senior / Lead Controls Engineer – Siemens TIA Portal

Experience Required

• 8+ years of relevant experience in industrial automation and control systems

Required Skill Set

Core Technical Skills

• Siemens TIA Portal:
• Proficient in TIA Portal V17 and above , with strong hands-on experience in development, diagnostics, testing, and commissioning.
• WinCC SCADA:
• Solid experience in WinCC SCADA for industrial process control, visualization, and monitoring.
• Advanced HMI Programming:
• Expertise in HMI screen design, scripting, dynamic content handling, and user-defined controls.
• PLC Programming (STL – Expert Level):
• Ability to design and develop PLC programs from scratch using Statement List (STL) .
• Communication Protocols:
• Strong working knowledge of Profinet, Profibus, and AS-i communication standards.
• Advanced PLC Techniques:
• Expert-level experience with pointers and indirect addressing for flexible and optimized logic implementation.
• Diagnostic & Versioning Tools:
• Hands-on experience with Siemens Proneta for network diagnostics, version control, and backup management.
• Safety PLC Programming:
• Experience in Siemens Safety PLC programming, validation, testing, and fault diagnostics.

Scripting & Integration (Preferred)

• Proficiency in XML for structured data handling and system integration.
• Experience with VB scripting for extending HMI and SCADA functionality.

International Exposure (Preferred)

• Experience working on international projects , with familiarity in global engineering standards and multicultural team coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of Low-Level Control (LLC) software for large-scale automation systems using Siemens TIA Portal.
• Own the complete LLC software lifecycle , from concept and design through testing, commissioning, and service handover.
• Coordinate across disciplines to resolve complex technical challenges .
• Define and implement validation strategies , and lead integration testing with SCADA, Electrical & Mechanical (EM), and Safety Systems.
• Take full ownership of planning, effort estimation, scheduling, and on-time delivery of the LLC workstream.
• Develop and apply advanced diagnostic, simulation, and emulation tools to improve testing and commissioning efficiency.
• Support project leadership with risk mitigation strategies and system-level control solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement of products, processes, tools, and platform architecture.
• Represent the Controls/LLC discipline during customer meetings, design reviews, and technical audits .
• Establish and promote best practices in software delivery, documentation, and team development.

Technical Responsibilities

• Independently prepare functional specifications and detailed design documents for large and complex projects based on customer requirements, order files, and defined controls architecture.
• Select optimal technical solutions using standardized modules and reusable library blocks .
• Apply and enforce engineering standards, development procedures, and quality guidelines .
• Design, configure, program, test, and document complex control systems and subsystems .
• Develop and enhance standard control libraries and reusable modules .
• Perform functional analysis and translate user requirements into robust and reliable control designs .
• Review and align mechanical layouts for controls and functional compliance.
• Independently manage site commissioning activities , coordinating with site supervisors and project leaders.
• Ensure complete and high-quality Service Take Over (STO) documentation.
• Provide expert technical guidance to Project Leaders, Engineering Managers, and Project Managers .
• Report technical progress, deviations, and risk mitigation plans to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate and mentor Controls Engineers , ensuring clear goals and deliverables.
• Maintain cost awareness and manage the allocated budget for the LLC scope.
• Demonstrate strong planning, ownership, accountability, and project discipline .
• Support and manage multi-disciplinary integration activities across projects.

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