Senior Specialist, Automation

Job Title – Senior Specialist Automation

City, Country – Asoj, Vadodara, India

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities:

- Troubleshoot and maintain PLC, SCADA, HMI, MES, and industrial automation systems to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
- Diagnose and resolve automation-related equipment failures, process control issues, and communication network faults.
- Perform PLC programming modifications, online troubleshooting, backup management, and software version control.
- Support MES systems, electronic batch records, production data collection systems, barcode solutions, and shop-floor digital applications.
- Investigate and resolve integration issues between PLCs, MES, SCADA systems, weighing systems, printers, scanners, and ERP interfaces.
- Maintain industrial communication networks including Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, OPC, Ethernet/IP, and TCP/IP-based systems.
- Support installation, commissioning, validation, and qualification activities for automation and digitalization projects.
- Maintain software backups, automation documentation, network architecture drawings, and system configuration records.
- Support Industry 4.0 initiatives, process digitalization projects, and continuous improvement programs.
- Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of automation, MES, and system failures to minimize manufacturing downtime.
- Troubleshoot industrial PCs, operator workstations, thin clients, printers, barcode readers, network switches, and other manufacturing IT infrastructure.
- Coordinate with corporate IT teams for server, network, cybersecurity, and infrastructure-related issues.
- Support manufacturing applications and system administration activities including SAP functional support.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, Data Integrity, cybersecurity, and quality requirements.
- Reading and interpreting P&IDs, control philosophies, network architecture diagrams, electrical drawings, and automation schematics.
- Support VFDs, MCCs, motors, sensors, actuators, and field instrumentation integrated with automation systems.

Compliance & Safety Skills

- Permit to Work (PTW), LOTO, and electrical safety practices.
- Knowledge of GMP, Data Integrity (ALCOA+), and computerized system compliance requirements.
- Awareness of OT cybersecurity principles and industrial network security practices.
- Participation in audits, risk assessments, system validations, and safety inspections.
- Compliance with change management, deviation management, and CAPA processes.
- Knowledge of hazardous area requirements and safe operation of automation and electrical systems.

We bring.

- Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
- Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
- Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
- Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions.
- Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.

You bring.

- Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or equivalent.
- 6-8 years of experience in industrial automation, MES systems, and manufacturing digital technologies.
- Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, HMI, industrial networking, and process automation systems.
- Hands-on experience with Siemens, Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider, ABB, Mitsubishi, or equivalent automation platforms.
- Experience supporting MES applications, shop-floor systems, and automated manufacturing processes.
- Understanding of industrial communication protocols including Modbus, Profinet, Profibus, OPC, and Ethernet/IP.
- Hands-on troubleshooting experience of industrial PCs, network devices, printers, barcode scanners, and manufacturing IT infrastructure.
- Familiarity with SQL databases, data historians, reporting tools, and manufacturing data management systems will be an advantage.
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts related to Operational Technology (OT) environments.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Equal opportunities commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drive unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate if there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, and diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About dsm-firmenich:

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. 
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process:

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal ( www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers ).For further information, please contact Supriya Patade, Talent Acquisition Partner ([email protected]).

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement:

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting on the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accept agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.