Chief Engineer, Automation Customer Services
- Location Chennai
- Experience 5-12 yrs
- Job type Full-time
- Posted 12 Oct 2026
You will be taken to FLSmidth’s own careers page to apply. Job ID R29702.
Job description
Job Title: Automation Engineer – Site Commissioning (ECS / SCADA / PLC)
Role Overview
The Automation Engineer (Site Commissioning) is responsible for on-site commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and stabilization of automation systems including FLS ECS, SCADA, and PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, ABB).
This role is highly hands-on and requires working in live plant environments to ensure safe startup, reliable operation, and performance optimization of process units.
Key Responsibilities
1. Site Commissioning & Startup
- Execute cold commissioning:
- I/O loop checking
- Instrument calibration validation
- Signal verification from field to PLC/SCADA
- Perform hot commissioning:
- Equipment-wise startup (motors, drives, feeders, screens, mills)
- Interlock validation and permissive checks
- Commission FLS ECS (Expert Control System) and integrate with plant PLCs
- Support first material flow and ramp-up to design capacity
2. PLC & Control Logic Execution (On-Site)