Domnic Lewis is hiring for an Automation Engineer position for a leading automotive Wheel manufacturing organization.

Job Title: Automation Engineer

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics/E&TC;/Instrumentation Engineering (Mandatory)

Experience: 8–10 Years

Location: Khed Plant, Pune, Maharashtra (PNA)

Automation Engineer:

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, E&TC; or Instrumentation Engineering with 8–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong hands-on experience in industrial automation, PLC programming, robotics and automated manufacturing systems.
- Mandatory experience with FANUC Robots, FANUC CNC controllers, Siemens PLC and TIA Portal.
- Strong understanding of PLC, SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols.
- Experience in robot programming and integration with machines, vision systems and servo controls.
- Experience in designing, testing, commissioning and optimizing automated systems and processes.
- Robust troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement permanent corrective solutions.
- Experience in cycle-time optimization, particularly through robot movement and process optimization.
- Knowledge of AI tools, digitalization and Industry 4.0 in manufacturing automation will be an added advantage.
- Good communication skills in English, Hindi and Marathi.

Experience, Skills & Technical Requirements:

- Strong hands-on experience in Siemens PLC programming, preferably using TIA Portal.
- Experience in FANUC robot programming, troubleshooting and integration.
- Good understanding of FANUC CNC controllers and their integration with automated systems.




- Strong knowledge of SCADA systems and communication protocols.
- Experience integrating robots with machines, vision systems and servo controls.
- Ability to modify and optimize existing PLC, robot and automation programs.
- Experience in identifying automation bottlenecks and implementing solutions to improve productivity, quality and cycle time.
- Knowledge of robot spare parts management and maintenance.
- Experience in automation-related cost-saving and continuous improvement projects.
- Knowledge of AI-based automation tools and manufacturing digitalization will be preferred.
- Strong analytical, logical, troubleshooting, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

- Identify process bottlenecks and implement automation solutions to improve productivity, quality and operational efficiency.
- Design, test, commission and optimize automated equipment and manufacturing processes.
- Understand new equipment requirements and develop suitable PLC and automation logic for integration.
- Develop, modify and fine-tune Siemens PLC programs using TIA Portal.
- Program and integrate FANUC robots with machines, vision systems and servo controls.
- Modify existing automation programs based on process requirements and equipment improvements.
- Troubleshoot PLC, robot, CNC,



SCADA and automation-related issues and implement permanent corrective solutions.
- Optimize robot movements and manufacturing processes to achieve required cycle-time targets.
- Monitor and improve automated equipment performance after programming, trials and commissioning.
- Identify software and automation system weaknesses and implement suitable improvements.
- Support robot maintenance and spare-part management activities.
- Develop automation concepts and solutions focused on cost reduction and process improvement.
- Prepare and maintain clear documentation for automation systems, programs, procedures and modifications.
- Identify and document quality issues related to automation systems and coordinate with relevant teams for resolution.
- Conduct system testing and validation to ensure automated equipment operates reliably and meets process requirements.
- Coordinate continuously with Operations, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering and other internal departments.
- Provide regular project updates to the concerned departments and support successful implementation of automation projects.
- Support digitalization, AI-based solutions and Industry 4.0 initiatives within the manufacturing environment.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to automation, productivity, quality and cycle-time reduction.

Travel requirement: Generally less than 10%.

- Primarily based at the Khed Plant, Pune, with regular exposure to the manufacturing shop floor for equipment commissioning, troubleshooting, programming, trials, training and automation improvement activities.

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