Automation project engineer

Job Title: PLC Software Developer

Location: Kochi, Kerala (Work from Office)

Job Type: Full-Time

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in PLC programming and development.
• Proficiency in Siemens and/or ABB PLCs.
• Solid understanding of ladder logic development and implementation.
• Experience in serial, Ethernet, and CAN communication protocols.
• Knowledge of I/O handling and integration.
• Experience in handling various sensors such as pressure sensors, flow sensors, etc.
• Familiarity with I to V and V to I modules.
• Proficiency in developing and utilizing various functional blocks.
• Experience in alarms management and configuration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in fuel cell technology and related automation systems.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain PLC software using Siemens and/or ABB PLCs.
• Design and implement ladder logic programs for automation systems.
• Handle serial, Ethernet, and CAN communication protocols in PLC systems.
• Manage I/O systems and ensure accurate data acquisition and control.
• Integrate and manage various sensors including pressure sensors, flow sensors, etc.
• Work with I to V and V to I modules to ensure proper signal conversion and integration.
• Develop and implement functional blocks for efficient process control.
• Manage and configure alarm systems to ensure prompt and effective fault detection and resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement automation solutions.
• Document software and hardware configurations, modifications, and troubleshooting steps.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and STLC
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users and maintenance personnel.

Quro Labs is a research driven electronic product design and manufacturing company, based in Pune. We are a startup incubated under TexMin at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, an initiative by Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India. We are a part of the Beauto group of companies.

We develop innovative technologies and products. Our core areas are in Embedded systems design and manufacturing, IoT and IIoT, mechatronics system design and integration, industrial automation, and power electronics solutions. We serve industries like automotive, smart city, mining, minerals, and material handling.

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As discussed PFB the JD for Embedded Software Developer  Quro Labs

Our website link is  http://www.qurolabs.com">www.qurolabs.com

Job Desription

• . Design, Develop and Deploy firmware code, test and debug system firmware/software.
• Review coding and design criteria and optimizes performance.
• Analyze and enhance efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources.
• Integrate and validate new product designs.
• Support firmware/software Quality assurance.
• Interface with hardware design and development.
• Contribute new and innovate ideas to rapidly evolving business development activities.
• Assess third party and open-source software.
• Provide post-production support by identifying complex technical issues, evaluating options and implementing solutions.

Create technical manuscripts of firmware operation.

Required Skills:

• Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, source code control tools, peer review.
• Hands-on experience in embedded systems design with pre-emptive, multitasking real-time operating systems (RTOS), Robot Operating Systems (ROS), including OS coding techniques, Interfaces and hardware subsystems.
• Functional knowledge with TCP/IP protocols.
• Exposure to Digital Signal Processing tools and techniques is a plus.
• Knowledge of Python and Linux and JavaScript is a plus.
• Familiarity with common communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, BLE, Wi-Fi, CAN, etc.
• Prior background in ST Microelectronics STM family of MCUs, PIC, ARM, Freescale based platforms.
• Experience with schematics, components data sheets and electronic test equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to respond and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills are a must.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Self-motivated and solid prioritization skills.

WheelsEye is India's leading SAAS-based platform in formulating the next tech-enabled logistics revolution. We offer technology that connects truck fleet owners & SMEs and helps them to automate operations, secure fleets, save costs, improve on-time performance, and streamline their business.

We have a young and energetic team of IITs, NITs, IIMs & top B-Schools employees serving PAN India. We go to great lengths to hire the best talent who are deeply aligned with our values.

We at WheelsEye, believe in fostering a sense of intrapreneurship, promoting team bonding, and creating a positive and friendly work culture where you will feel valued and motivated to do the best work.

Role:- Senior Firmware Developer

Requirements

Core skills: 

• Proficiency in programming, specifically Embedded C and C++
• Understanding of Hardware components (Sensors, MCUs, Actuators, Antenna)

Core Experience

• Over 4 years of hands-on experience in Embedded Systems
• Prior experience in building IOT Gateway
• Previous experience in designing FOTA
• Previous experience in the telematics/DMS would be advantageous
• Teamwork

What You'll Do

●       Develop embedded system architecture that is efficient and scalable

●       Develop multi-device system design, envision customer interaction, and corner cases to build issue-free design

●       Develop firmware code for Interrupt driven system which interacts with Android and cloud

●       Implement function safety, protection and security in the embedded system

●       Implement predictive hardware failure features

Who You Are?

●       Passionate individual who loves to work on embedded systems. a person who likes to drive things actively rather than waiting for tasks to get assigned.

●       Strong programming capabilities

●       Understanding of electronics and hardware

●       Clear thought process, believe in simplifying rather than complicating

●       Argue and fight over the opinions. Believe in delivering the best for the users

You Should Have

●       3+ year experience in embedded system design

●       Mastery in C/C++ for embedded systems. Strong fundamentals of Microcontrollers and their common peripherals.

●       Strong basics of C/C++, memory map, compiler functionality

●       Done multiple projects during graduation/post-graduation. Participated and performed in tech competitions. 

●       Experience working with actuators like motors (DC/brushless), LED/LCD and HMI interfaces, speakers, sensors etc

●       Experience working with motor control algorithms and PID controllers

• Proficiency with Linux OS and basic bash scripting

Skill Required

          Technical

• ●  The suitable candidate shall have most of the following knowledge /skills/experience:

• ●  Clear fundamentals of Analog and Digital Electronics. Knowledge of Full Hardware

• Design Life Cycle.

• ●  Knowledge of Circuit Simulation (PSPICE, NI Multisim, etc).

• ●  Hand- On experience with HW designing rules, PCB Layout in Cadsoft Eagle/Altium Designer etc.

• ●  Should have knowledge & experience with designing & developing 8/16 bit Microcontroller based close loop control systems and Arduino Platform.

• ●  Circuit building and Circuit Analysis Skills.

• ●  Component Data Sheet analysis skills.

• ●  Project Requirement Analysis Protocols/Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB, Serial interfaces(SPI, I2C, RS485, RS422, RS232).

• ●  Hands-on experience in utilizing test equipment like DMM, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Function/Signal generator/Solder Station (SMD/DIP).

• ●  Knowledge about Board Bring Up process.

• ●  Testing (Integration testing, protocol/Driver testing, etc.).

• ●  Experience in Embedded C programming and embedded system integration and can develop test cases for the same.

• ●  Knowledge of IoT Open Source Programming / Development.

• ●  Candidate will be responsible for research & development of M2M/IoT products.

• ●  Candidate will be responsible for end-to-end embedded system integration.

   

• Others

  Abilities on the following shall be of added advantage:

• ●  Component Procurement

• ●  Vendor Interaction

• ●  Tools Management

• ●  Costing and resource estimation

• ●  Team management, Good Communication Skills, Pleasant Personality, Positive Attitude & Highly Creative

•  

• Decision level
  Contributory: Makes major contribution to decision or policy judgment on Technical matters of IoT/ M2M Projects, Vending Machines

  Demonstrate (Key competencies)

  Healthy knowledge of most of the following:

• ●  Embedded C

• ●  8/16 bit Microcontrollers

• ●  Atmel Studio/ Arduino IDE

• ●  Schematic / PCB layout design in Cadsoft Eagle / Altium Designer (SMD/DIP)

• ●  Hands-on experience on Test equipment and solder stations (SMD/DIP)

• ●  M2M / IoT based development

We are a Digital Product Engineering company that is scaling in a big way! We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work at scale — across all devices and digital mediums, and our people exist everywhere in the world (18000+ experts across 32 countries, to be exact). Our work culture is dynamic and non-hierarchical. We're looking for great new colleagues. That's where you come in!

Must Have Skills: PLC programming, WinCC, Siemens TIA portal, IOT

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT FOR THIS ROLE:

• Experience in automation technologies PLC programming, WinCC OA, Siemens TIA portal, and protocols OPC UA, plant simulation.

• Must have prior experience working with clients in requirements & should be independently able to lead these discussions.

• Candidate should be fluent in the agile delivery model with experience in working with any of an agile product management tool, preferably JIRA.

• Ability to guide the team on technical solutions, perform code reviews, and define integration strategy.

• Working experience with SQL and NoSQL databases like MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.

• Ability to make and effectively communicate decisions. The candidate should know how to disagree, how to address opposition/rejection, how to navigate the conflicts in multistakeholder requirements, and how to build consensus.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential to communicate in a global team and with clients.

• It would be advantageous to have experience as an architect or technical leader while working in one or more of the following domains: manufacturing, industrial automation, heavy engineering, robotics, automotive, and consumer goods.

WHAT ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understanding functional requirements thoroughly and analysing the client’s needs in the context of the project

• Envisioning the overall solution for defined functional and non-functional requirements, and being able to define technologies, patterns, and frameworks to realize it.

• Determining and implementing design methodologies and tool sets

• Enabling application development by coordinating requirements, schedules, and activities.

• Being able to lead/support UAT and production roll outs.

• Creating, understanding, and validating WBS and estimated effort for given module/task, and being able to justify it.

• Addressing issues promptly, responding positively to setbacks and challenges with a mindset of continuous improvement

• Giving constructive feedback to the team members and setting clear expectations.

• Helping the team in troubleshooting and resolving of complex bugs

• Coming up with solutions to any issue that is raised during code/design review and being able to justify the decision taken.

• Carrying out POCs to make sure that suggested design/technologies meet the requirements

Responsibilities:

IoT Deployment (on-field) and maintenance
Lead assembly, testing, and finalization of IoT products 
Black Box Testing: BLE, WiFi
Integration testing: (IoT, backend, and Android)
Test report and deployment setup documentation
Apply quality engineering principles throughout the Agile product lifecycle.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.

Required qualifications:

2021/2022 passed out B.Tech Graduate in ECE or EEE
Hands-on experience with microcontrollers like Arduino and ESP.
Knowledge of C programming language.
Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
Good organizational skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success.
Team player.
Good time management skills.


Preferred qualifications:

Good understanding of embedded and IoT systems.

Who can apply

Only those candidates should apply who
are available for full-time (in-office)
can start the Job immediately
are from Mumbai
have relevant skills and interests

We are looking for passionate, talented and super-smart engineers to join our product development team. If you are someone who innovates, loves solving hard problems, and enjoys end-to-end product development, then this job is for you! You will be working with some of the best developers in the industry in a self-organising, agile environment where talent is valued over job title or years of experience.

Responsibilities:

• You will be involved in end-to-end development of VIMANA technology, adhering to our development practices and expected quality standards.
• You will be building machine/controller specific applications that run on machine tools and stream the machine stats.
• You will be part of a highly collaborative Agile team which passionately follows SAFe Agile practices, including pair-programming, PR reviews, TDD, and Continuous Integration/Delivery (CI/CD).
• You will be part of a DevOps culture where you will get to work with production systems, including operations, deployment, and maintenance.
• You will have an opportunity to continuously grow and build your capabilities, learning new technologies, languages, and platforms.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of product development experience.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Multi-Thread application development, STL, Boost and TCP/IP programming.
• Optionally should have some basic knowledge on C#, Python and Wireshark.
• Deep knowledge in Data Structures and Algorithms, using various debuggers (Local/Remote).

Additional Skills:

• Experience in working with Agile software methodologies (XP, Scrum, Kanban), TDD and Continuous Integration (CI/CD).
• Experience using no-SQL databases like MongoDB or Elasticsearch.
• Prior experience with container orchestrators like Kubernetes is a plus.

• We recognize that our dedicated team members make us successful and we offer competitive salaries.
• We are a workplace that values work-life balance, provides flexible working hours, and full time remote work options.
• You will be part of a team that is highly motivated to learn and work on cutting edge technologies, tools, and development practices.
• Bon Appetit! Enjoy catered breakfasts, lunches and free snacks!