Automation Engineer_Siemens & Rockwell Automation Platform

Role overview

Automation Engineer_Siemens & Rockwell Automation Platform at Merck

Responsibilities

• Work Your Magic with us!
• You will apply your technical expertise in industrial automation to deliver precise, reliable, and GMP-compliant solutions that directly impact the quality of equipment and processes used by our customers.

Employment details

• Location: Bangalore [Karnataka] [India]

Benefits

• Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics.
• You hold a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Medical Electronics, or a related field.
• We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.
• We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology.
• We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace.
• Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
• Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Additional role details

• Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more?
• We know you’ve got big plans – so do we!
• Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet.
• That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
• Your Role.
• As an Automation Engineer within our Life Science division, you will take ownership of the full automation engineering lifecycle for custom projects — from design and software development through to customer acceptance testing and on-site qualification.
• Collaborating closely with production, engineering, procurement, and cross-functional teams, as well as external customers and suppliers, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of automation engineering deliverables across a growing portfolio of custom projects in India and globally.
• Who You Are.
• You bring 4 to 5 years of industry experience as an Automation Engineer, preferably in Medical Electronics, Mechatronics, or special purpose machines.
• You have solid hands-on knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, server-client architecture, drives, and smart instrumentation, with practical experience on Siemens, Rockwell, or Schneider automation platforms.
• You are experienced in software development and testing for custom automation applications, including analysis of complex control logic and understanding of technical specifications.
• You are familiar with communication protocols such as Ethernet IP, Profibus, Modbus, OPC UA, and ODBC, and have experience in automation hardware and software configuration and commissioning.
• You are comfortable preparing automation design documentation, providing input for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and installation and operational qualification (IQ/OQ) protocols, and conducting root cause analysis for automation issues.
• You communicate clearly and professionally with customers, co-workers, and vendors, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a strong focus on quality and delivery.
• You are willing to travel domestically and internationally to support customer site activities as required.