1. : PLC Automation Engineer

Position

PLC Automation Engineer

Industry

Industrial Automation | OEM | Electrical Control Panel Manufacturing | System Integration

Experience

3-5 Years

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics &

- Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics &
- Communication Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced PLC &

- Automation Engineer to design, develop, commission, and maintain industrial automation systems. The candidate should possess strong expertise in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, Industrial Electrical Low Voltage (LV) Control Panels, VFD integration, industrial communication protocols, and electrical troubleshooting. The role includes domestic and international site visits, commissioning, installation, troubleshooting, and customer support, particularly across Gulf countries.

Key Responsibilities

PLC &

- Automation

Develop PLC software for industrial automation and process control applications.

Design and configure HMI and SCADA systems.

Integrate PLCs with sensors, actuators, VFDs, servo drives, and industrial equipment.

Perform PLC program modifications, testing, validation, and commissioning.

Configure industrial communication networks including Modbus RTU/TCP, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, CANopen, and OPC.

Support Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT).

Electrical Control Panel Engineering

Design and develop Low Voltage (LV) Control Panels, MCC Panels, PLC Panels, Automation Panels, and Junction Boxes.

Prepare electrical schematics, single-line diagrams (SLD), wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.

Select electrical components including PLCs, HMIs, relays, MCCBs, MCBs, contactors, overload relays, SMPS, VFDs, soft starters, and instrumentation.

Ensure panel wiring complies with IEC and customer standards.

Supervise panel assembly, wiring, inspection,



and testing.

Site Installation &

- Commissioning

Perform installation, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting at customer sites.

Conduct loop checking, I/O testing, signal verification, and functional testing.

Troubleshoot PLC programs, electrical systems, communication networks, and instrumentation.

Coordinate with customers, consultants, contractors, and project teams during commissioning.

Prepare commissioning reports and site documentation.

Project Execution

Participate in project planning and execution.

Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, Procurement, Production, and Quality departments.

Support Current Product Development (NPD) and customized automation solutions.

Ensure projects are completed within schedule and budget.

Documentation

Prepare PLC software documentation, electrical drawings, operating manuals, and commissioning reports.

Maintain revision control for electrical drawings and software backups.

Update project documentation after site modifications.

Customer Support

Provide technical support remotely and onsite.

Conduct operator training and maintenance training for customers.

Support Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) and preventive maintenance activities.

Required Technical Skills

PLC Programming (Siemens, Schneider Electric, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Delta, Omron)

HMI Development (WinCC, FactoryTalk View, Schneider EcoStruxure, Weintek, Delta)

SCADA Development

Industrial Automation Systems

Industrial Electrical Low Voltage Control Panels

Motor Control Centres (MCC)

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

Servo Drives

Soft Starters





Industrial Sensors and Instrumentation

Electrical Troubleshooting

AutoCAD Electrical / EPLAN

Industrial Communication Protocols

Modbus RTU/TCP

Profinet

Profibus

Ethernet/IP

CANopen

OPC UA

Electrical Testing Instruments

FAT &

- SAT

IEC Standards

ISO 9001 Documentation

Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience

Experience in industrial automation projects within manufacturing plants, utilities, oil & gas, water treatment, or infrastructure sectors.

Hands-on experience with PLC control panels, motor control systems, and industrial networking.

Knowledge of power distribution, industrial safety, and electrical protection systems.

Experience with OEM machine automation and custom-built control panels.

Exposure to IIoT, remote monitoring, and Industry 4.0 solutions is an advantage.

Travel Requirements

Willingness to travel extensively within India and internationally.

Ready to undertake short-term and long-term assignments in Gulf countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain).

Ability to perform site installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and customer training at project locations.

Possession of a valid passport is preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Successful Project Commissioning

On-Time Project Delivery

First-Time Commissioning Success Rate

Customer Satisfaction

Site Issue Resolution Time

System Reliability

Software Quality

Compliance with Project Specifications

Documentation Accuracy

Safety Compliance During Site Activities

Personal Attributes

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Excellent communication and customer interaction abilities.

Ability to work independently at customer sites.

Strong project coordination and problem-solving skills.

Willingness to travel frequently and work in challenging industrial environments.

- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

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