Company: IIC Group (Creative Instruments & Controls)

Location: Chennai (factory-based, with site visits as needed)

Reports to: Managing Director / Head of Operations

Experience: 8–12 years in LT, control and automation panel manufacturing, including at least 3 years leading a team

Qualification: BE/B.Tech or Diploma in EEE, EIE or ECE

Role Summary

You will lead day-to-day production, testing and quality of MCC, PCC, VFD, APFC and PLC/automation panels. You make sure every panel leaves the shop floor on time, built to drawing, fully tested and documented. You will work as the link between Design, Stores/Logistics, Sales and the customer so production runs without rework or delays.

Key Responsibilities

Production Management

- Plan and run panel production schedules against order priorities and delivery commitments
- Lead and supervise wiremen, fitters and testing technicians, including allocating manpower and tracking productivity
- Make sure builds follow approved GA/schematic drawings, BOM and wiring standards
- Find bottlenecks, cut rework and improve cycle time and workmanship
- Enforce shop-floor safety, 5S and housekeeping

VFD Testing, Troubleshooting & Commissioning

- Carry out hands-on parameterisation, testing and troubleshooting of VFDs (Siemens, Schneider, ABB, Control Techniques, Danfoss, Delta, Mitsubishi or similar)
- Run motor-coupled and no-load testing, and check I/O, communication and protection functions
- Support site commissioning and resolve field issues when needed

PLC Panel FAT & Testing

- Prepare and run FAT procedures: I/O checks, network/communication tests (PROFINET, Modbus, Ethernet/IP), interlock and sequence simulation
- Lead customer and consultant FAT witness visits,



and record and close punch points
- Carry out routine tests such as IR, HV and continuity, plus functional and power-on tests

QC & Documentation

- Prepare and maintain QC dossiers: inspection checklists, test reports, FAT protocols and reports, IR/HV records, calibration records and as-built markups
- Make sure panels comply with IEC 61439 / IS 8623, IEC 60204-1 and customer specifications
- Maintain NCR/CAPA records and support ISO quality system requirements

Cross-Functional Coordination

- Design: clarify drawings, feed back on manufacturability and control revisions
- Purchase/Stores/Logistics: track material readiness, shortages, dispatch planning, packing and documents
- Sales: confirm delivery dates, technical deviations and change orders
- Customer: handle progress updates, inspection scheduling, query resolution and handover

Other

- Any other responsibilities assigned by management in line with business needs

Skills & Competencies

- Strong hands-on knowledge of VFDs, PLCs (Siemens S7-1200/1500 preferred), HMIs and switchgear
- Able to read and interpret electrical schematics, GA drawings and BOMs
- Sound knowledge of panel testing practice and relevant standards
- Proven ability to lead a shop-floor team and meet deadlines
- Good communication skills in English and Tamil, with confidence dealing with customers and consultants
- Working knowledge of MS Excel/Office; exposure to EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical is a plus

Preferred

- Experience with OEM or system-integrator panel shops serving pharma, F&B;, water/wastewater or oil & gas
- Exposure to customer FATs witnessed by third-party inspectors

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

Apply: [email protected] / (phone hidden)

📌 Production Assistant Manager – Panel Production, Testing & QC (Chennai)
🏢 Innovative Instruments And Controls
📍 Chennai