Control And Automation Engineer Asset Design

Control & Automation Engineer,Asset Design Gradiant India Private Limited Chennai, India 7/29/26 Engineering

Gradiant is a Different Kind of Water Company. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients’ mission-critical operations in the world's essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy.

Gradiant’s innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,400 employees worldwide.

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Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Control and Automation Engineer to join our Mobile / Containerized Design team. The ideal candidate will have 5+years of relevant experience, preferably in water treatment containerized design and new asset design engineering. This role requires strong engineering expertise, including the ability to review documents and drawings produced by the Gradiant Global Engineering Center in India and/or outsourced engineering consultants. Control and Automation Engineer will lead Asset design and implement the asset design process, tools, best practices, safety reviews and team training / mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Control Logic & HMI Development
• Logic Programming: Interpret written technical requirements and drawings to develop robust PLC logic tailored for precision gadget handling. Perform comprehensive testing of the logic against customer-defined "Acceptance Criteria."
• HMI Interfacing: Design intuitive HMI screens for fixture operation and ensure seamless communication between the PLC, HMI, and other electronic components (sensors, actuators, controllers, etc).
• Rapid Modifications: Perform quick logic updates and hardware adjustments based on real-time customer suggestions or assembly feedback during the fixture build phase.
• Electrical Integration & Craftsmanship
• Component Awareness: Demonstrate deep knowledge of all circuit components (SMPS, Relays, Circuit Breakers, etc.) to ensure correct selection and fitment as per the fixture drawing.
• Safety, Grounding & Standards
• Electrical Safety: Implement rigorous safety protocols in circuit design to protect both the operator and the sensitive electronic gadgets being processed.
• Grounding Expertise: Apply advanced knowledge of grounding and shielding techniques to eliminate electrical noise and ensure stable sensor performance in an electronic manufacturing environment.
• Testing & Troubleshooting
• System Validation: Lead the electrical and logical troubleshooting of the fixture. Identify and resolve root causes of communication errors, signal drops, or hardware faults.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate "As-Built" wiring diagrams and logic revision history for the final fixture handover.
• Contributes as a team member in the development of projects carrying out assigned responsibilities in a timely, diligent, safe and professional manner
• Ensuring the Quality of the Design and Services, and lead and support for the unit’s FAT.
• Familiar with Gradiant’s new technologies, engineering design of Skids / modules, pipe supports, pipe racks.
• Collaborate with QA/QC, Sourcing and Manufacturing
• support the internal and external design reviews, safety and HAZOP reviews and maintain the document controls
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies and regulations throughout the Design lifecycle.
  
  

Requirements

• BE B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience the control and PLC/ HMI programming and testing’s for the Water Treatments plants
• Software: Proficiency in PLC/HMI software (e.g., Alan Bradley and Siemens TIA Portal etc..).
• Minimum 3+ hands on experience in PLC and HMI programming, developing control documentation.
• Proficiency in computer skills like MS Office, 3D model review.
• Familiar with industry related standards and specifications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with all levels of management.
• Ability to travel as required for project needs.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment and in an international business.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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