System Engineer - Smart Factory

Role Overview Saint-Gobain Group in India is looking for a skilled System Engineer to lead and deliver Smart Factory and Digital Manufacturing initiatives at their Chennai facility. This is a full-time, mid-senior level opportunity for a professional with strong expertise in industrial automation, MES systems, and manufacturing IT integration. The role demands hands-on experience across L1 to L3 integration layers in an industrial environment. Key Responsibilities - Lead and execute Smart Factory and SG Digital Manufacturing application projects end to end - Deliver L1 and L2 system integration along with Manufacturing IT application deployments - Design, develop, and deploy large-scale Ignition-based MES solutions tailored to manufacturing needs - Verify and validate industrial automation projects across L1 to L3 integration layers - Design and implement robust automation solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency and productivity - Implement and manage industrial communication protocols to ensure seamless device and system connectivity - Develop, configure, and maintain MES systems to optimise manufacturing operations and data flow - Integrate IoT devices and platforms for real-time monitoring and control of shop floor operations Required Qualifications - Proven experience in industrial automation and smart factory environments - Hands-on expertise with Ignition-based MES platform design and deployment - Strong understanding of L1 to L3 system integration in manufacturing setups - Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as OPC-UA, Modbus, or MQTT - Experience with IoT device integration and real-time data monitoring - Mid-senior level background in Manufacturing IT or related engineering disciplines Why Join Us Saint-Gobain Group is a globally recognised leader in sustainable construction and high-performance materials, offering a dynamic environment where innovation and technology drive manufacturing excellence. Joining this team means contributing to transformative digital manufacturing initiatives with long-term career growth opportunities.

- Experience in Ignition-based MES design and deployment - Expertise in L1 to L3 industrial system integration - Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as OPC-UA, Modbus, MQTT - Hands-on experience with IoT device and platform integration - Background in Manufacturing IT or industrial automation - Ability to verify and validate automation projects across integration layers - Strong problem-solving skills in smart factory environments

- Work with a globally recognised manufacturing conglomerate - Exposure to cutting-edge smart factory and digital manufacturing projects - Full-time permanent employment with career advancement opportunities