Job Summary

The Controls Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving manufacturing automation systems to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. This role provides electrical maintenance and automation support through PLC programming, robotics integration, control system development, troubleshooting, commissioning, and process optimization. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Controls Engineer ensures reliable and efficient operation of production equipment, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and maintains compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. The position requires the ability to work independently with limited supervision and flexibility to support shift-based manufacturing operations as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with Cummins Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE), quality, and manufacturing standards.
Enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Permit to Work systems, machine safety requirements, PPE compliance, and safety PLC standards.
Conduct risk assessments, safety audits,



and machine safety validations, including interlocks, emergency circuits, and guarding systems.
Promote 5S, housekeeping, and continuous improvement practices to maintain a secure and efficient work environment.

Controls Engineering & Automation

Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC programs, robot logic, HMI/SCADA applications, and automation control systems.
Design and implement end-to-end automation solutions, including control philosophy, sequence logic, and safety architecture for manufacturing equipment and production lines.
Program, configure, and support Siemens S7-1500 PLCs, ABB, FANUC, and Yaskawa robotic systems.
Integrate robots, vision systems, conveyors, manipulators, servo drives, VFDs, safety PLCs, sensors, and other automation devices.
Configure and maintain industrial communication networks such as Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus.
Develop standardized control a

📌 Controls Engineer (Phaltan)
🏢 Cummins India
📍 Phaltan