AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Closing on: Dec 31, 2026

Job Id: IE_AE_2026

Designation: Automation Engineer

Department: Industrial Engineering and Automation

Function: Industrial Engineering

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Location: Bangalore

Posted on: 28-09-2026

Key Responsibilities

• Automation Project Implementation
• Lead automation projects from concept, design, build, trials, commissioning, handover, and stabilization.
• Identify manufacturing automation opportunities that reduce manual intervention, improve safety, and
  
  

increase productivity.

• Prepare project plans, technical specifications, timelines, risk assessments, and implementation trackers.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, quality, process engineering, tooling, and procurement teams
  
  

during execution.

• Design and development
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in design of SPMs, Automation systems with 3D and ACAD experience.
  
  

Knowledge in PLC, HMI & SCADA Development will be an advantage / Optional

Should be able to handle a System integrator to perform the following . Hands-on experience will be an advantage.

• Design, develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs using Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, or
  
  

equivalent platforms.

• Develop operator-friendly HMI and SCADA screens for machine control, diagnostics, alarms, and production
  
  

monitoring.

• Automation Engineer Job Description | Industrial Engineering & Automation
• Optimize existing controls to improve cycle time, machine uptime, and process reliability.
  
  

Knowledge and awareness in Machine & System Integration will be an advantage / Optional

• Integrate sensors, actuators, servo drives, VFDs, motion systems, vision systems, and industrial networking
  
  

devices.

• Implement machine interlocks, guarding, safety circuits, emergency stop systems, and process control
  
  

improvements.

• Interface automation equipment with MES, ERP, data collection systems, and production dashboards where
  
  

required.

• Knowledge and awareness in Robotics, Cobots & Vision Systems
• Support robotic and cobot applications for welding, machine tending, inspection, material handling, or
  
  

assembly processes.

• Develop and optimize machine vision inspection systems for quality automation and defect detection.
• Conduct system validation, performance trials, and operator training before handover.
• Continuous Improvement
• Drive productivity, cost reduction, cycle time reduction, and quality improvement projects through automation.
• Support lean manufacturing, poka-yoke, line balancing, digitalization, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation-related issues.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Prepare electrical drawings, control narratives, IO lists, SOPs, operation manuals, troubleshooting guides, and
  
  

FAT/SAT reports.

• Ensure compliance with electrical safety, machine safety, and internal manufacturing standards.
• Maintain project documentation, change records, backups, and lessons learned for future reuse.
  
  

Required Qualifications

Education: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or

a related discipline.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on industrial automation experience in a manufacturing environment. Proven experience in machine commissioning, troubleshooting, automation project execution, and production support.

Technical Skills

Mandatory Skills:

• Experience & Sound knowledge in identification and feasibility workout of Automation projects.
• Hands ON experience in developing concept, design, build, trials, commissioning, handover, and stabilization of Automation equipment and systems
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in design of SPMs, Automation systems (3D and ACAD experience preferred)
• Experience in Methods Engineering / Process planning / Production Engineering will be preferred.
  
  

Preferred/optional Skills

• Knowledge in PLC programming
• HMI/SCADA development
• industrial networking such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, and Profibus
• VFDs
• servo systems
• motion control
• sensors
• instrumentation
• electrical panel design
• troubleshooting
• AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN. Machine vision systems such as Keyence, Cognex, Hikrobot, or equivalent
• robotics/cobots
• MES integration
• SQL database basics
• Industry 4.0 and IIoT applications
• Python, C#, or automation scripting-additional advantage
  
  

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple automation projects simultaneously.
• Team-oriented approach with a strong ownership mindset.
• Continuous improvement and innovation mindset.
  
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Automation projects completed on time and within the planned scope.
• Productivity improvement achieved through automation.
• Reduction in cycle time, defects, and manual dependency.
• Machine uptime and reliability improvement after stabilization.
• Cost savings generated through automation initiatives.
• Successful commissioning, handover, and training of automated systems.
• Compliance with safety, quality, and documentation standards.