PLC Programmer

Our client is a century-old, family-owned German engineering group — a global leader in high-tech filling, processing and packaging machinery for the pharmaceutical/biotech, consumer, nonwovens and life-science industries. With approximately 3,000 employees across 20+ locations worldwide and an export share above 85%, they are investing significantly in their Pune engineering centre to bring technical capability closer to fast-growing Asian and global markets.

You will be responsible for programming, commissioning and lifecycle management of software for special-purpose isolator and cleanroom packaging machines. The role spans the full project lifecycle from in-house software development through Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to customer Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), with close collaboration across engineering teams in India and Germany. Reports to the Engineering Director or Group Leader.

• Degree or Diploma in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience on Siemens TIA Portal (primary platform). Rockwell Studio 5000 (ControlLogix / CompactLogix) experience is an advantage.
• Full lifecycle software ownership: design → coding → in-house commissioning → Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) → customer Site Acceptance Test (SAT).
• Background in AHU / pharma, food processing, or equivalent industrial machinery sectors.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

• GMP / GAMP 5 awareness — training provided; IQ/OQ/PQ familiarity a plus.
• Dual platform proficiency: Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000.
• Experience with isolator, cleanroom, or pharmaceutical OEM machinery.
• HMI programming: InTouch Wonderware or Rockwell FactoryTalk View.

• Earned Leave 15 days | Public holidays 12 days | Sick leave 12 days | Casual leave 9 days, per year
• Private Health Insurance up to 10 lac INR | Accident Insurance up to 24 lac INR | Group Term Life Insurance
• 45-hour work week (9 hrs × 5 days)