Trainer / Consultant – Industrial Automation Job IRES

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Position Summary:

• We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Industrial Automation Trainer to deliver an advanced-level training course on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems. The trainer will provide participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on skills to design, program, integrate, and manage automation systems that enhance efficiency, safety, and reliability in industrial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver intensive training programs covering PLC and SCADA systems.
• Facilitate interactive lectures, demonstrations, and practical case studies using real or simulated automation environments.
• Teach programming of PLCs using multiple languages (e.g., Ladder Logic, Structured Text).
• Guide participants in SCADA system design, configuration, and integration with PLCs and other technologies.

Demonstrate and supervise hands-on exercises in:

• PLC programming and configuration
• SCADA development and monitoring
• HMI design and setup
• Networking and communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus)
• Troubleshooting and system maintenance
• Incorporate safety standards, cybersecurity practices, and Industry 4.0 trends into training delivery.
• Assess participant learning outcomes and provide constructive feedback.
• Develop training materials, manuals, and practical scenarios customized to
• participants’ industry needs.
• Stay up to date with emerging automation technologies and integrate relevant advancements into the training.

Qualifications & Experience

Academic Background

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation, Mechatronics, or Control Systems.
• Additional certification in PLC/SCADA programming or industrial automation systems is highly desirable.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5–10 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Proven expertise in working with major PLC platforms (Siemens, Allen- Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider, Mitsubishi, or Omron).
• Strong knowledge of SCADA platforms (Wonderware, WinCC, Ignition, GE iFIX, etc.).
• Experience in system integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of automation systems.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, OPC-UA).
• Knowledge of safety standards (IEC 61508, ISO 13849) and cybersecurity best practices in automation.

Training/Facilitation Skills

• Previous experience delivering technical training, workshops, or corporate programs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
• Strong practical orientation – able to create and guide hands-on training sessions.
• Proficiency with simulation tools (e.g., Factory I/O, TIA Portal, RSLogix, SCADA simulators) is an advantage.

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