Engineer / Sr. Engineer - PLC Programming & Plant Maintenance

Role & responsibilities

• Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC programs for manufacturing and automation equipment.
• Attend machine breakdowns related to PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, sensors, and control systems.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of automated production lines.
• Diagnose electrical and automation faults to minimize machine downtime.
• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new machines, robotic cells, and automation projects.
• Maintain backup of PLC programs, machine parameters, and technical documentation.
• Analyze recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions through RCA techniques.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve machine efficiency and OEE.
• Ensure availability of critical spare parts and maintenance resources.
• Monitor and maintain industrial communication networks, control panels, and field instruments.
• Implement safety standards, TPM practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance technicians and operators on automation systems.

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma / B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.
• 3-8 years of hands-on experience in PLC Programming and Industrial Automation within the Automotive or Auto Components industry.
• Strong working knowledge of Siemens (TIA Portal, Step 7), Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley, Omron, or Delta PLCs.
• Experience in troubleshooting PLC-controlled production lines, robotic systems, HMIs, SCADA, VFDs, and Servo Drives.
• Exposure to preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of automated manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus.
• Strong problem-solving, fault-finding, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) skills.
• Familiarity with TPM, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in automotive welding, robotic automation, press shop, assembly lines, or BIW operations will be preferred.
• Ability to work in shifts and handle critical machine breakdowns independently.
• Good communication, teamwork, and coordination skills.