Job Title: Controls Engineer / Sr. Controls Engineer

Position Overview

Looking for a Controls Engineer / Sr. Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer with strong expertise in PLC programming, HMI development, industrial automation and commissioning.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Siemens PLC and HMI programming , automotive assembly processes, robot integration and industrial automation systems.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and program PLC and HMI applications .
- Test, validate and troubleshoot PLC/HMI software to ensure commissioning readiness.
- Develop operator visualisation screens using platforms such as Weintek, AutomationDirect , etc.
- Support commissioning teams with technical troubleshooting and software-related issues.
- Provide technical support to commissioning teams working in North America .
- Prepare technical and non-technical documentation as required for project deliverables.
- Support automation system standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Troubleshoot and resolve automation, controls and communication-related issues.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary and remote engineering teams to achieve project objectives.

Must-Have Technical Skills

- In-depth knowledge of Siemens PLC and HMI programming .
- Hands-on experience in programming and commissioning robotic automation systems in the automotive manufacturing domain , particularly BIW or General Assembly .
- Hands-on experience in commissioning automotive assembly processes , such as:
- BIW weld cells
- General assembly lines




- Strong knowledge of PLC–Robot interfaces for applications including:
- Spot welding
- Arc welding
- Dispensing
- Projection welding
- Material handling
- Experience with industrial automation systems and commissioning.

Additional Technical Skills

- Knowledge of Industrial Networks , preferably PROFINET .
- Knowledge of industrial safety standards.
- Experience with Safety PLCs and Safety Relays .
- Knowledge of machine vision systems such as:
- Cognex
- Keyence
- Matrox
- Knowledge of VFD and Servo Drive configuration and programming.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings/layouts .
- Good knowledge of pneumatic valves and circuits .
- Knowledge of offline robot programming using FANUC, KUKA or ABB will be an added advantage.
- Basic programming knowledge in technologies such as:
- XML
- C#
- JScript
- VBA
- Python
- will be an advantage.
- Experience in plastic welding will be an added advantage.

Educational Qualification

- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering

Preferred Experience





- 5–12 years of relevant experience in programming and commissioning of robotic automation systems in the automotive manufacturing domain , particularly BIW or General Assembly .
- Experience with a system integrator is preferred.
- Alternatively, candidates with strong experience in commissioning and troubleshooting automation systems in automotive plants or similar industries may be considered.
- Experience in automotive manufacturing and robotic automation will be an advantage.

Location Preference

- Candidates from Kerala or Tamil Nadu are preferred , as this is a work-from-office role based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala .

Key Competencies

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Quick learner with strong functional and technical expertise.
- Ability to work effectively with intercultural, multidisciplinary and remote teams .
- Robust analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to organise, plan, prioritise and execute projects effectively.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a project team.
- Willingness to support international commissioning and project requirements.

Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate should be a hands-on Controls/Automation Engineer with strong Siemens PLC/HMI expertise and practical experience in automotive automation, robotic integration, commissioning and troubleshooting. Candidates who have worked with automotive assembly lines, BIW weld cells, PLC-robot communication, industrial networks and safety systems will be particularly relevant for this position.

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