Digital Engineering Design Automation Engineer

Role Overview:The Digital Engineering Design Automation Engineer develops, maintains, and deploys automation solutions, APIs, and plug-ins across Tata Steel’s Digital Engineering ecosystem. The role focuses on design automation, CAD/BIM API development, data integration, and platform enablement to improve productivity, consistency, and digital continuity across 3D, 4D, 5D, Virtual Construction, and Digital Twin workflows. The engineer works closely with modelling teams, planning teams, and automation stakeholders to translate engineering logic into scalable software solutions. Core Responsibilities:

• Develop custom automation tools, plugins, and add-ins for Autodesk applications including AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Revit, Inventor, and Navisworks
• Design, code, test, and deploy automation solutions using C#/.NET (preferred) with Visual Studio, Python, and AutoLISP / Visual LISP for CAD level automation
• Implement and maintain integrations using Autodesk APIs (AutoCAD .NET API, ObjectARX concepts, Revit API, Plant 3D APIs as applicable)
• Create automation for model creation, rule based configuration, drawing extraction, BOM/QTO generation, and validation checks
• Support 3D, 4D, and 5D workflows by enabling data connectivity between models, schedules, quantities, and cost data
• Develop solutions to link engineering models with databases (SQL / structured data sources) for parameter management, reporting, and analytics
• Design and maintain web based interfaces, dashboards, forms, and lightweight applications to interact with engineering and model data
• Support mobile friendly web applications and forms for field or review usage where required
• Collaborate with modelling, planning, and digital engineering teams to understand workflow gaps and convert them into automation use cases
• Maintain documentation, version control, and deployment standards for automation tools
• Support continuous improvement initiatives under Tata Steel’s Digital Engineering roadmap Qualifications Needed

Technical Skills

• C#/.NET development using Visual Studio Professional
• Python scripting for automation workflows
• AutoLISP / Visual LISP for AutoCAD based automation
• Handson experience with Autodesk APIs (AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Plant 3Dpreferred)
• Database concepts (SQL, structured data handling, data linking)
• Web development fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JavaScript; backend awareness is a plus) Functional Skills:
• Strong understanding of engineering design workflows in plant projects
• Ability to translate design and construction logic into automated solutions
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary digital engineering environments (3D–4D–5D) Soft Skills:
• Analytical thinking and structured problem solving
• Ability to work independently and with cross functional teams
• Strong communication and documentation skills