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Insight Global INTL - India - Automation Controls Engineer in Houston, Texas
Job Description
An Insight Global client is seeking a Controls Engineer based in India (preferred locations: Pune or Bangalore) to support the backend development and support of industrial automation and control systems used in production enhancement technologies. This role focuses primarily on control system development, code maintenance, system testing, and documentation, rather than field commissioning and travel.
On a daily basis, this engineer will develop and update PLC and Siemens-based control logic, support software verification and validation activities, and assist with the configuration and maintenance of automation networks and communication protocols. The role collaborates closely with U.S.-based engineering teams to resolve control system issues, optimize performance, and support ongoing enhancements, requiring some overlap with Central Time Zone hours. This position is mostly remote with minimal travel and plays a key role in ensuring system stability, consistency, and scalability across global deployments.
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Skills and Requirements
Hands-on experience developing industrial automation and control systems
Strong experience with Siemens control systems (TIA Portal required)
Ability to develop and maintain PLC, NI, or related control system code
Understanding of automation networks and system integration
Experience with communication protocols: Modbus, Modbus TCP, CAN bus, Profinet
Experience supporting hardware/software verification and validation
Strong troubleshooting and technical documentation skills
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience) Experience with National Instruments, LabVIEW, and/or C++ for legacy platforms
Exposure to oil & gas or large-scale industrial process environments
Experience with HMI development and advanced control strategies
Familiarity with system identification, signal processing, or data acquisition
Knowledge of functional safety concepts (IEC/SIL)
Programming experience beyond PLCs (Python, C#, MATLAB, Java)