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We're Hiring | System Engineer Industrial AutomationExperience: 23 Years | Industrial Automation | Global Travel Our client is an established Engineering & Industrial Technology Solutions organization supporting customers across automation, smart manufacturing, industrial digitalization, and engineering solutions. We are looking for a System Engineer who can design, program, install, commission, test, and support industrial automation and control systems at customer locations. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on automation, PLC/SCADA programming, troubleshooting, system integration, and working directly with customers. Key Responsibilities Visit customer sites to understand technical requirements and provide automation solutions. Design, develop, install, commission, and troubleshoot industrial control systems. Develop and modify PLC and SCADA programs based on project requirements. Configure and integrate automation systems and communication networks. Test automated systems for performance, safety, reliability, and functionality. Troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, communication, and system integration issues. Provide technical support to customers during installation and post-deployment. Prepare and maintain design documents, test plans, test cases, and technical documentation. Develop basic code and database objects based on documented technical designs. Work closely with engineering, project, and customer teams to ensure successful project execution. Technical Skills Required PLC & Automation Hands-on experience with Siemens, Omron, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell or other industrial PLC platforms. Strong understanding of PLC programming using Ladder Logic, FBD, SCL/STL. Experience with SCADA systems, particularly Siemens WinCC and/or Ignition. Ignition / SCADA Modules Experience with modules such as: Web Browser Alarm Notification SQL Bridge Tag Historian Reporting Industrial Communication Ethernet/IP PROFINET PROFIBUS Modbus Understanding of industrial communication topologies and their deployment at customer sites. System Integration Exposure to OPC-based integration, including Kepware and Siemens OPC. Understanding of PLCSCADAdatabase integration. Programming / Database Working knowledge of SQL Server Exposure to Python scripting, Java, or VBA will be an advantage. Education & Experience B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. 23 years of relevant experience in Industrial Automation. Hands-on experience in PLC/SCADA programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, or system integration. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. What We're Looking For Strong communication and presentation skills. Customer-facing attitude and ability to work effectively with different stakeholders. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Comfortable working under pressure and meeting project timelines. Willingness to work extended hours when required during project execution/commissioning. Willingness to travel globally based on business and project requirements. Compensation Competitive compensation aligned with experience, current CTC, and industry standards. Work Location : Chennai .
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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.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
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.