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Primary Responsibilities Technical Leadership Design, develop, and optimize control systems for automated manufacturing equipment including corrugated box production, tissue converting, wet wipes, diaper manufacturing, and packaging machinery (VFFS/HFFS) Provide technical solutions for complex automation challenges across multiple manufacturing platforms Develop and maintain electrical and control system standards and best practices Troubleshoot and resolve critical control system issues across various manufacturing platforms Execute system improvements to enhance equipment efficiency, reliability, and product quality Implement industrial networking solutions and integrate various control systems Mentorship & Knowledge Transfer Coach and mentor junior electrical and controls engineers in electrical and control system design, programming, and troubleshooting Review and validate electrical and control system designs and programs developed by junior engineers Guide junior electrical and controls engineers in developing engineering specifications and original design concepts Develop and conduct technical training programs for team members Create technical documentation and knowledge base materials Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team Tool/Technical skills: 15+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls engineering Demonstrated expertise in packaging and converting machinery control systems Extensive experience in selection and use of control system hardware (e.g., controller, power supplies, input/output cards and chassis, communication hardware, etc.) Expert-level knowledge in PLC, HMI and SCADA system design, programming, and troubleshooting (preferably Siemens, Allen Bradley and Beckhoff) Strong understanding of industrial networks and communication protocols (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, DeviceNet, BACnet) Proven experience with motion control systems and servo applications (Servo drive parameterization, programming, and tuning) Expert knowledge in selection of motors, motor controllers or drives, calculation of motor horsepower, torque, speed range, reduction ratios etc. selection of sensor technologies applicable to the desired type of measurement and have good knowledge in sensor characteristics. selection of other control elements like solenoid valves, On-off devices/relays, self-regulating devices, transducers, current/pneumatic [I/P] conversion, etc. based on application Conversant with codes, standards, and regulations like ISO, IEC, ANSI, ISA, NEC, NEMA, NFPA, OSHA and UL. Experience with Digital Twin and Simulation Tools Knowledge of Industry 4.0 and IIoT Technologies Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Integration Required Competencies Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Proven mentoring and coaching experience Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives Strong documentation and technical writing skills Project management capabilities Education & Experience & Travel : Bachelors degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) or Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) or Instrumentation and Controls Engineering (ICE) with 15+ years of relevant industry experience; Masters degree Preferred Professional certifications in automation/controls Experience with multiple control system platforms Occasional domestic and/or global travel may be required for this position up to 20%.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.