Lead System Engineer Industrial Automation (Chennai)

We're Hiring | Lead System Engineer Industrial AutomationExperience: 57 Years | Industrial Automation | Chennai | Global Travel

Our client is an established Engineering & Industrial Technology Solutions organization supporting customers across industrial automation, smart manufacturing, engineering, and digital transformation.

We are looking for an experienced Lead System Engineer to take ownership of the design, development, implementation, commissioning, and support of industrial automation and control systems.

This role is ideal for an automation skilled who combines strong PLC/SCADA expertise with system integration, technical problem-solving, customer engagement, and project execution capabilities.

Key ResponsibilitiesAutomation Engineering & System Development

• Analyze customer requirements and translate them into robust automation solutions.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain PLC/SCADA applications in accordance with approved design specifications.
• Develop and deploy PLC programs using appropriate automation platforms and programming standards.
• Configure and integrate SCADA applications, industrial networks, PLCs, and related control systems.
• Ensure automation solutions meet required performance, safety, reliability, and functionality standards.

Project Implementation & Commissioning

• Lead automation system installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer sites.
• Diagnose and resolve PLC, SCADA, communication, and system integration issues.
• Validate system performance against project requirements and test plans.
• Support site acceptance testing and resolution of technical issues during commissioning.
• Travel to customer locations globally based on project requirements.

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Contribute to defining system architecture, technical specifications, software compatibility, security requirements, and integration parameters.
• Evaluate technical requirements and recommend appropr .