**Position

Senior Engineer / Assistant Manager – Industrial Electronics Repair & Automation

Department

Central Control & Automation / Central Repair Lab

Reporting To

Manager / Head – Central Control & Automation

Experience

6–10 Years

Qualification

B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics, or equivalent.

Additional certifications in PLC, DCS, Industrial Drives, PCB Repair, or Embedded Electronics will be an added advantage.

Job Purpose To perform advanced diagnosis, troubleshooting, repair, testing, and reliability improvement of industrial electronic equipment including PLC, DCS, VFDs, Servo Drives, PCBs, MOV cards, Power Electronics, Communication Modules, and Automation Hardware. The role is responsible for ensuring high-quality repairs, reducing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and supporting plant operations through effective technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Electronics Repair

Diagnose and repair industrial electronic PCBs to component level.

Repair analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronic cards.

Troubleshoot multilayer PCBs using electronic test equipment.

Identify failed electronic components and replace them with suitable equivalents.

Perform functional testing after repairs.

Maintain repair quality documentation and repair history.

PLC & DCS Hardware Repair

Experience in troubleshooting and repairing cards of:

Siemens

ABB

Allen-Bradley

Schneider Electric

Honeywell

Emerson

Yokogawa

GE

Mitsubishi

Omron

Including

CPU Cards

Power Supply Modules

Communication Cards

Digital Input Modules

Digital Output Modules

Analog Input Cards

Analog Output Cards

Ethernet Modules

Profibus Modules

Profinet Modules

Remote I/O Modules

Safety PLC Modules

Redundancy Modules

Industrial Drives & Power Electronics

Troubleshoot and repair

AC Drives

DC Drives

Servo Drives

Soft Starters

VFD Control Cards

Gate Driver Boards

IGBT Driver Cards

Rectifier Boards

Inverter Modules

Firing Cards

Encoder Interface Cards

Feedback Cards

Knowledge of drives from

Siemens

ABB

Danfoss

Yaskawa

Rockwell

Schneider

Toshiba





Fuji

Mitsubishi

MOV & Valve Electronics

Knowledge of

Motor Operated Valve (MOV) Control Cards

Actuator Electronics

Positioner Cards

Torque Switch Circuits

Limit Switch Cards

Valve Controller PCBs

Power Electronics

Experience in repairing

SMPS

UPS PCBs

Battery Chargers

DC Power Supplies

Thyristor Control Cards

IGBT Modules

MOSFET-Based Circuits

SCR Firing Circuits

Diagnostic & Test Equipment

Hands-on experience with:

Digital Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzer

LCR Meter

Digital Multimeter

Power Analyzer

Signal Generator

Frequency Counter

Thermal Camera

Soldering/Rework Stations

BGA Rework Station

Hot Air Rework Station

Microscope Inspection

Isolation Transformer

PCB Cleaning Equipment

Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Failure Analysis

Component-Level Troubleshooting

Schematic Interpretation

Circuit Reverse Engineering

Fault Simulation

Burn-in Testing

Reliability Testing

Reliability Improvement

Analyse recurring failures.

Develop corrective and preventive actions.

Improve PCB life and reliability.

Recommend design improvements where applicable.

Reduce repair turnaround time.

Enhance repair success rate.

Documentation

Maintain repair database.

Prepare repair reports.

Update failure history.

Develop standard repair procedures.

Prepare troubleshooting guides.

Maintain inventory of critical components.

Coordination

Coordinate with maintenance teams.

Liaise with OEMs for complex failures.

Support commissioning activities.

Train technicians and junior engineers.

Support shutdown planning and execution.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of

Industrial Automation

Electronics Repair

PCB Component-Level Repair

Analog Electronics

Digital Electronics

Microcontroller-Based Systems

Embedded Electronics





Industrial Communication Protocols

PLC Hardware

DCS Hardware

Industrial Networking

Industrial Power Electronics

Servo Systems

Variable Frequency Drives

Industrial Instrumentation

Control Systems

Industrial Safety Practices

Desired Competencies

Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills

Robust fault diagnosis capability

Systematic approach to problem solving

Ability to work under pressure

Effective communication skills

Team leadership and mentoring

Continuous improvement mindset

High attention to quality and detail

Strong planning and documentation skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Repair success rate (%)

First-time repair success

Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)

Turnaround time for repairs

Reduction in outsourcing repair cost

Reduction in repeat failures

Availability of repaired critical spares

Equipment reliability improvement

Repair documentation compliance

Preventive maintenance compliance

Customer (Plant Maintenance) satisfaction

Safety compliance (Zero Lost Time Injury)

5S compliance in repair laboratory

Inventory optimization for electronic components

Preferred Experience

Candidates having hands-on experience in repair and troubleshooting of industrial electronic equipment used in steel plants, power plants, cement plants, mining, oil & gas, chemical plants, or other continuous process industries will be preferred.

Exposure to repairing equipment from Siemens, ABB, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Emerson, Yokogawa, Mitsubishi, Omron, GE, Danfoss, Rockwell Automation, and similar industrial automation OEMs will be an added advantage.

Additional Advantage

Ability to perform component-level PCB repair.

Knowledge of BGA, SMD, and multilayer PCB rework.

Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, CAN, DeviceNet, and OPC.

Experience using ERP/SAP systems for maintenance and spare management.

Familiarity with predictive maintenance and reliability engineering practices.

Exposure to ISO quality systems, ESD-safe repair practices, and repair laboratory management.**

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