Service Engineer | Automobile Manufacturing | Siemens PLC, HMI & VFD

Position: Service Engineer | Automobile Manufacturing | Siemens PLC, HMI & VFD

Experience: 3–5 years

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering

Employment Type: Siemens Direct Contract

Location: Hosur, Tamil Nadu

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced PLC & Automation Engineer with hands-on experience in automobile manufacturing plants. The role will involve PLC troubleshooting and programming, HMI, VFDs, industrial PCs, instrumentation, machine controls and automation maintenance across various production shops.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot Siemens PLCs including S7-200, S7-300, S7-400 and S7-1200, as well as Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLCs.
• Handle PLC systems across Press Shop, Axle Shop, Frame Shop, Paint Shop and Test Cells in an automobile assembly plant.
• Troubleshoot PLC hardware/software and perform fault diagnosis.
• Work with PLC programming and engineering software including SIMATIC Manager, TIA Portal and RSLogix.
• Perform PLC program backup and restoration whenever required.
• Carry out minor PLC program modifications to improve machine efficiency.
• Perform scheduled maintenance of PLC systems.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot load cells and instrumentation devices.
• Perform VFD programming, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor modifications in HMI systems.
• Carry out basic troubleshooting and program checks for industrial robots.
• Handle Industrial PCs, including backup, restoration and hard-disk cloning.
• Follow applicable safety precautions and EHS requirements while working on the shop floor.
  
  

Qualification & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in PLC/automation maintenance.
• Experience in an automobile manufacturing/assembly plant is preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience in Siemens PLC troubleshooting and programming.
• Good knowledge of TIA Portal, SIMATIC Manager and RSLogix.
• Working knowledge of HMI, VFDs, instrumentation and industrial PCs.
  
  

Key Skills

Siemens PLC, S7-200, S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, Allen-Bradley, CompactLogix, TIA Portal, SIMATIC Manager, STEP 7, RSLogix, PLC Programming, PLC Troubleshooting, HMI, VFD, Load Cell, Instrumentation, Industrial PC, Robot Troubleshooting, Automation Maintenance, Automotive Manufacturing, Automobile Plant.

Facilities

Facilities: Transport and Food facility #SL