Automation Consultant

About Us:

At Tech Mahindra (Tech Mahindra | Connected World, Connected Experiences), we live the philosophy of connected world and connected experiences. We thrive on change that is powered by the intelligent symphony of technology and humans designing meaningful and sustainable experiences. Consumer ‘experiences’ are driving and disrupting industries like never before. Businesses must build seamless yet simple enterprises that collaborate, synergize, and drive the change. Change that connects us all and empowers us to deliver experiences that span across the digital, the physical, the convergent, and everything in between. That’s when truly connected experiences manifest.

Extraordinary is when experiences come together – a continuous convergence of digital technologies, touchpoints, and most importantly people. It’s time to reimagine, reinvent, and revolutionize business models & operations as well as to transform enterprises into living, breathing, and connected businesses. We are the Digital Change makers who strive to change the way the world, communities, businesses, and humans interact digitally. We are harnessing the power of change, brought in by technologies, that makes it the most exciting time to be alive in the human history. Our universe, as we build it, disrupt it, and redesign it, is powering the digital change.

Tech Mahindra represents the connected world, offering innovative and customer-centric information technology experiences, enabling Enterprises, Associates, and the Society to Rise. It has 150,000 professionals working for 1000 Global Customers (including Fortune 500 companies) in 90 Countries. We’re part of the esteemed Mahindra group, headquartered in India. Under a new CEO, Tech Mahindra is committed to a transformative journey with 'Scale @ Speed' as our guiding principle.

The Automation Consultant will work with industrial and manufacturing clients to assess current operations, identify automation opportunities, and design solutions that leverage PLC / SCADA systems, process automation, and MES technologies. Day-to-day responsibilities include gathering requirements, conducting site assessments, developing implementation plans, and coordinating with engineering, operations, and IT teams to deploy and maintain automation projects. The role involves advising stakeholders on best practices, monitoring project progress and performance metrics, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and uptime. The Automation Consultant will also prepare documentation, troubleshoot existing PLC/SCADA/MES systems, and contribute to internal knowledge sharing and methodology development.

Key Responsibilities & Necessary Skills

• Candidates should possess skills in PLC Programming, SCADA, MES and Automation to design and optimize manufacturing workflows.
• Candidates should possess Consulting and Project Management skills to lead client engagements and deliver solutions on time and within scope.
• Candidates should possess PLC Programming (Allen-Bradley) experience to evaluate, specify, and troubleshoot PLCs and connected vision/torque systems.
• Familiarity with MES platforms, industrial control systems (PLC, SCADA), and manufacturing execution systems is beneficial. Experience with PTC Thingworx, Connected Worker Cell, and Kepware a PLUS.
• Familiarity with IGS / Kepware for PLC data acquisition including OPC-UA and MTConnect protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience interpreting operational and production data.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Education, Experience & Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial automation, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 12 years of above relevant experience.
• Experience in electronics, or other discrete manufacturing industries is a plus, as well as exposure to smart factory or digital transformation initiatives.
• This is a full-time position
• This is an onsite position…must be in office M-F
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No visa sponsorship is available for this position now or later.

The pay range for this role is up to $150,000* per annum including any bonuses or variable pay. Tech Mahindra also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance and paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law). Ask our recruiters for more details on our Benefits package. The exact offer terms will depend on the skill level, educational qualifications, experience and location of the candidate.

“Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at ADA_Accomodations@TechMahindra.com.”