Assistant Manager / Senior Maintenance Engineer PLC & Automation

Department: Maintenance
Location: Chennai (initial 1.5yrs in Pune then Chennai)
Experience: 510 Years
Qualification: Diploma / BE / B.Tech – Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation or Mechatronics

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager / Senior Maintenance Engineer – PLC & Automation to lead maintenance activities in an automated manufacturing/assembly plant. The role will be responsible for ensuring maximum equipment uptime through preventive and breakdown maintenance, PLC troubleshooting, automation support, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
Manage shift maintenance manpower, schedules, work allocation, and technician activities.
Plan and execute Preventive Maintenance (PM) and breakdown maintenance with minimum downtime.
Troubleshoot and modify PLC-controlled machines, SPMs, assembly stations, and electrical control panels.




Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley PLCs (L16-BB, L18-ER, L24-ER) and Siemens S7-300/1200/1500, including Studio 5000, RS-Linx and TIA Portal.
Maintain and troubleshoot laser cutting/welding, laser marking, leak testing, torquing, vision inspection and EOL testing systems.
Experience with Keyence Vision, SIC Marking, ATEQ Leak Testers and Zebra Printers will be an advantage.
Handle compressors, DG sets and other plant utilities.
Conduct RCA, Why-Why analysis, CAPA, Kaizen and downtime reduction initiatives.
Maintain breakdown records, PM plans, equipment history and technical documentation.
Ensure compliance with safety, 5S and machine-guarding requirements.
Coordinate with vendors and manage critical maintenance spares and inventory.

📌 Senior Maintenance Engineer Plc & Utility Automation Chennai
🏢 JUMBO CONSULTANTS
📍 Chennai