Position: Service Engineer | Automobile Manufacturing | Siemens PLC, HMI & VFD
Experience: 3–5 yearsQualification: B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation EngineeringEmployment Type: Siemens Direct ContractLocation: Hosur, Tamil Nadu
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced PLC & Automation Engineer with hands-on experience in automobile manufacturing plants. The role will involve PLC troubleshooting and programming, HMI, VFDs, industrial PCs, instrumentation, machine controls and automation maintenance across various production shops.
Key Responsibilities
• Troubleshoot Siemens PLCs including S7-200, S7-300, S7-400 and S7-1200, as well as Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLCs.
• Handle PLC systems across Press Shop, Axle Shop, Frame Shop, Paint Shop and Test Cells in an automobile assembly plant.
• Troubleshoot PLC hardware/software and perform fault diagnosis.
• Work with PLC programming and engineering software including SIMATIC Manager, TIA Portal and RSLogix.
• Perform PLC program backup and restoration whenever required.
• Carry out minor PLC program modifications to improve machine efficiency.
• Perform scheduled maintenance of PLC systems.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot load cells and instrumentation devices.
• Perform VFD programming, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor modifications in HMI systems.
• Carry out basic troubleshooting and program checks for industrial robots.
• Handle Industrial PCs, including backup, restoration and hard-disk cloning.
• Follow applicable safety precautions and EHS requirements while working on the shop floor.
Qualification & Experience
• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in PLC/automation maintenance.
• Experience in an automobile manufacturing/assembly plant is preferred.
• Robust hands-on experience in Siemens PLC troubleshooting and programming.
• Positive knowledge of TIA Portal, SIMATIC Man