Electrical & Controls Manager (Industrial Automation)

Key Responsibilities :

1. Electrical & Controls Strategy

• Lead and manage the complete Electrical and Controls department.
• Establish engineering standards, design practices, and automation strategies.
• Drive technology implementation and process improvements.
• Support business growth through innovative automation solutions.

2. Electrical System Design

• Review and approve electrical circuit designs, control panel layouts, and wiring schematics.
• Ensure proper selection of:
• PLC systems
• Servo motors and drives
• VFDs
• Sensors and field devices
• Safety systems
• HMI and SCADA systems
• Standardize electrical components and BOMs.

3. PLC / HMI / SCADA Development

• Lead development and validation of PLC and HMI programs.
• Ensure standard coding practices and modular programming structures.
• Support troubleshooting and optimization of machine control logic.
• Supervise integration of SCADA and data monitoring systems.

4. Robotics & Motion Control

• Lead robotic automation integration projects.
• Support motion control systems and multi-axis applications.
• Drive implementation of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing solutions.

5. Project Execution & Commissioning

• Plan and monitor project schedules and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with mechanical design, production, procurement, and customer teams.
• Ensure project milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Support machine trials, FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities.

6. Team Leadership

• Lead Electrical Design Engineers, PLC Programmers, and Controls Engineers.
• Develop team competency and technical capabilities.
• Conduct performance evaluation and training plans.

7. Customer & Vendor Management

• Participate in technical discussions with customers.
• Provide technical solutions and clarifications.
• Coordinate with suppliers and OEMs regarding components and technical requirements.

8. Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to electrical standards and safety requirements.
• Maintain engineering documentation and revision control.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications and statutory standards.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Industrial Automation and Machine Control Systems
• Hands-on experience in:
• PLC Programming: Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron
• HMI/SCADA Development
• Servo Systems & Motion Control
• Robotics Integration
• VFD and Drives
• Industrial Communication Protocols:
• Profinet
• Ethernet/IP
• Modbus
• Profibus
• OPC-UA
• AutoCAD Electrical / EPLAN knowledge
• Industry 4.0 concepts and IIoT exposure preferred