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
safe and efficient work workplace.
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 st
📌 Controls Engineer (India)
🏢 Cummins
📍 India