Controls Manager – Digital Twin & IIoT

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Experience: 7 - 12 Years

Company: MN Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

MN Engineering Solutions is looking for an experienced Project Manager – Controls Engineering & Digital Twin to lead our Controls Engineering, Industrial Automation, Digital Twin and IIoT projects.

The ideal candidate will be a technically hands-on leader with strong experience in industrial automation, PLC/SCADA systems, IT/OT integration and Digital Twin solutions. The role involves leading a team of approximately 7 members, managing end-to-end project execution, and working closely with management and US clients.

• Lead end-to-end Controls Engineering, Automation, Digital Twin and IIoT projects.
• Design and optimize machine, process and equipment architectures based on customer requirements.
• Lead PLC programming, troubleshooting, HMI and SCADA implementation.
• Manage PLC-to-robot and industrial automation integration.
• Lead equipment installation, commissioning and technical troubleshooting.
• Analyze customer IT/OT/IIoT environments and develop digital solutions.
• Lead Digital Twin, IIoT, data integration and real-time analytics initiatives.
• Translate customer requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Conduct technical discussions, design reviews and solution presentations with customers.
• Support sales/business development teams during solution development.
• Lead, mentor and technically guide a team of approximately 7 engineers.
• Ensure project quality, timelines and successful end-to-end delivery.
• Coordinate with management, engineering teams, OEMs and customers.

Strong hands-on experience in:

• PLC Programming & Troubleshooting
• HMI & SCADA
• Industrial Automation & Controls
• Digital Twin & IIoT
• IT/OT Integration & Industrial Communication Protocols
• PLC-to-Robot Integration
• Electrical Control Systems / PCB Design
• AutoCAD Electrical / EPLAN
• Industrial Simulation & Automation Tools
• Automation Architecture
• Installation & Commissioning
• Solution Engineering & Technical Problem-Solving

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics Engineering or a related field.
• 7 - 12 years of relevant experience in Controls Engineering / Industrial Automation / Digital Twin / IIoT.
• Proven team leadership and project management experience.
• Strong customer-facing communication and requirements-gathering skills.
• Experience working in an Engineering Services / Engineering Solutions environment.
• Experience working directly with US clients/customers will be highly preferred.
• Willingness to travel internationally, including the US.

• Valid US B1/B2 Visa will be preferred.
• Candidates with a strong technical background and H-1B Visa will be highly advantageous.
• Candidates from South India willing to relocate to Chennai may be considered.
• Interested candidates are invited to apply with their updated CV.