Job Title: Project Engineer – PLC & Automation

Company: Leading Industrial Automation Company

Location: Guindy, Chennai

Experience: 3-8years

Salary: Rs. 35,000 – Rs. 40,000 per month + benefits

Employment Type: Full-time, Site + Office based

About the Role

We are a leading industrial automation company executing PLC, SCADA, and control panel projects for manufacturing, pharma, and process industries. We’re looking for a hands-on Project Engineer – PLC based in Guindy to handle programming, panel wiring, and site commissioning for Siemens-based control systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. PLC Programming & Hardware

- Modify, develop, and troubleshoot Siemens PLC programs using TIA Portal and STEP 7.
- Configure, maintain, and commission Siemens PLCs including S7-1200 and S7-1500 systems.
- Ensure programs meet logic, safety, and process requirements per client specs.

2. HMI/SCADA & Panel Work

- Design and implement functional HMI/SCADA layouts for operator ease and process monitoring.
- Execute hands-on installation and wiring of electrical control panels as per schematics.
- Interpret electrical drawings, control panel schematics, P&IDs;, and process documents accurately.

3. Field Execution & Commissioning

- Install, wire, and calibrate field instruments at client project sites.
- Execute FAT/SAT, site testing, commissioning, and startup activities at client facilities.
- Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and process teams for smooth project handover.

4. Troubleshooting & Documentation

- Diagnose,



troubleshoot, and repair control system and hardware faults on-site and remotely.
- Prepare clean technical reports, as-built wiring diagrams, and user manuals post-commissioning.
- Maintain project documentation and update stakeholders on progress/issues.

Qualifications & Skills

Must-Have:

- 3-8 years hands-on experience in PLC automation projects, preferably with Siemens.
- Strong proficiency in TIA Portal, STEP 7, WinCC for PLC + HMI programming.
- Good knowledge of electrical control panel wiring, relays, MCBs, drives, and field instruments.
- Ability to read and work from electrical schematics, GA drawings, and loop diagrams.
- Diploma/B.E in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related field.

Good to Have:

- Experience in industries like automotive, pharma, FMCG, or water treatment.
- Knowledge of industrial networks: Profibus, Profinet, Modbus.
- Willingness for travel to client sites across Tamil Nadu for commissioning.

Desired Attributes

- Hands-on problem solver with robust debugging skills.
- Detail-oriented with good documentation habits.
- Self-driven, deadline-focused, and good team coordination.
- Comfortable with both desk work and site execution.

Benefits

- Salary: Rs. 35K – 40K per month based on experience + site allowances
- Growth path to Senior Project Engineer / Automation Lead

Work Location: Guindy, Chennai.

Immediate joiners are preferred.

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