Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer (IT/OT Specialist) Experience      :  6 – 8 Years  Industry             :  Beverage / Food / Pharma Manufacturing Plant    Position Summary Candidate should have hands on  IT-OT integration & SCADA (Ignition) Specialist  with 8–10 years of experience in industrial IT systems within FMCG / Beverage manufacturing. The candidate must be capable of independently maintaining  Ignition SCADA architecture, industrial networks, IT-OT communication and OT cybersecurity , while ensuring compliance with global automation and IT standards. The role requires strong expertise in  Ignition SCADA, Kepware OPC, MongoDB, industrial network architecture and integration with PLC / MES / SAP systems , along with coordination with Global Automation Teams / OEMs / for solution approvals and implementations.

IT-OT Automation Architecture & Plant Support (Primary Role) Maintain plant-level IT -OT network &  Ignition SCADA architecture . Ensure uptime and performance of SCADA Applications, Historian, and OT assigned servers. Provide Developmental front-end support for: SCADA visualization Line monitoring dashboards OEE data systems Central command centre systems Troubleshoot plant-wide: SCADA application connectivity issues OPC communication failures Database latency issues Network interruptions Ensure secure integration between IT & OT layers.   Ignition SCADA & Application Management Configure and maintain: Ignition Gateway Redundancy setup Perspective & Vision modules Develop and maintain: Standardized HMI screen templates Alarm structures Tag architecture UDT structures Ensure screen design compliance with: Global automation standards Cybersecurity guidelines Corporate HMI design philosophy Maintain version control and backup procedures.   OPC, Database & Data Management Configure and maintain: Kepware OPC Server OPC UA communication Manage and optimize: MongoDB SQL Databases Historian systems Handle: Database tuning Backup & restoration procedures Data integrity checks Ensure reliable data exchange between: PLC Ignition SAP / MES OEE systems   Industrial Network & Infrastructure Management Design and implement: Industrial network architecture VLAN segmentation Managed switches configuration Configure & maintain: Firewalls (Industrial & IT layer) Server environments (Windows Server / Virtual Machines) Domain policies (if applicable) Ensure compliance with: Global IT & Automation standards Cybersecurity policies Conduct periodic network health assessments.   Global Coordination & Compliance Present and obtain approvals for: New automation or IT-OT solutions Architecture changes Cybersecurity upgrades Ensure alignment with: Global Automation Standards Global IT Security Framework Infrastructure compliance guidelines Support internal and global audits. Maintain updated documentation: Network topology Server architecture Firewall rules Data flow diagrams   Required Skills & Competencies Technical Skills Proficiency Required Ignition SCADA (Vision / Perspective) Expert Kepware OPC Server Advanced MongoDB / SQL Database Management Advanced Industrial Network Design Strong Firewall Configuration (IT & OT) Good Windows Server / VM Management Strong Cybersecurity Compliance Strong Global Documentation Standards Strong IT – OT Net Work Architecture & Config Strong   Preferred Experience Experience in Beverage / FMCG / Pharma manufacturing environment. Exposure to plant-wide centralized monitoring systems. Experience integrating Ignition with Allen-Bradley PLCs. Knowledge of SAP / MES / OEE integration / Ignition Platform is Must. Exposure to Industry 4.0 & Unified Namespace (UNS) architecture.   Behavioural Competencies Strong system ownership mindset. Structured documentation approach. Ability to coordinate with global stakeholders. High analytical troubleshooting capability. Strong