Career Area:
Manufacturing
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Role Definition
We are seeking a PLC Engineer to deliver effective Operation and maintenance practices of paint shop, assembly shop and robotic control systems for production equipment’s to troubleshooting of Siemens, ABB & Mitsubishi controls, preventive & predictive maintenance to achieve production targets and quality standards with minimal downtime, perform projects, maintenance and collaboration with stake holders in a manufacturing plant.
Job Description – PLC Engineer – Siemens | ABB | Mitsubishi – Paint Shop, assembly Shop & Robo Plant)
Department:



Maintenance
Permanent Location: [CAT BCP - Thiruvallur]
Reporting To: Maintenance Manager
Experience
8+ years (Industrial Automation / PLC Service)
Key Responsibilities
PLC Programming & Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot and modify PLC programs for:
Siemens (S7-300/400, S7-1200/1500, TIA Portal)
ABB (AC500 series)
Mitsubishi (FX / Q / iQ series)
Online debugging, fault diagnosis, and logic optimization
Handling PLC CPU, I/O modules, communication faults

Service & Commissioning
Equipment’s breakdown support and root cause analysis
PLC panel commissioning and startup support
Machine retrofits, upgrades, and program backups/restoration
Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities

HMI & Communication
HMI troubleshooting and minor development (WinCC, GOT, ABB HMI)
Industrial communication protocols:
Profibus / Profinet
Ethernet/IP
Modbus (RTU/TCP)
Integrati

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