Job Summary

We are seeking an Automation & IoT R&D; Engineer to design, develop, program, and implement automation systems for new and existing machinery.

The role requires practical expertise in PLC programming, HMI development, sensors, industrial electronics, motor controls, and IoT integration. The engineer will work closely with the mechanical R&D; team to take projects from concept through prototype development, testing, commissioning, and production handover.

Key Responsibilities

1. Automation System Development Study machine functions and processing requirements. Develop control architecture, operating sequences, I/O lists, and automation specifications for company-assigned projects.

2. PLC & HMI Programming Develop, test, and troubleshoot PLC programs and HMI interfaces. Implement automatic and manual operating modes, recipes, alarms, interlocks, diagnostics, and production counters.

3. Sensor Selection & Integration Select, install, calibrate, and integrate sensors for temperature, pressure, level, flow, moisture, weight, speed, position, and other process requirements. Ensure reliable signal acquisition and processing.

4. Electrical & Control Panel Design Prepare electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, cable schedules, and BOMs. Select suitable controllers, power supplies, relays, contactors, protection devices, and control components.

5. Motor & Motion Control Configure and integrate VFDs, servo drives, stepper motors, encoders, and actuators. Coordinate electrical controls with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

6. Process Control & Optimization Develop and tune control logic, including PID loops where required, to improve process consistency, machine performance, energy efficiency, and product quality.

7. Industrial Electronics & Embedded Development Develop or integrate electronic modules, microcontrollers, and embedded systems where required. Troubleshoot circuits and coordinate custom electronic hardware development with suppliers.

8. IoT Integration & Remote Monitoring Connect machines to suitable gateways, databases, and cloud or local platforms. Enable operating-status monitoring, production tracking, alarm notifications, and authorized remote diagnostics.

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Industrial Communication & Software Integration Establish communication between PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, and external systems using suitable protocols such as Modbus RTU/TCP, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, and MQTT. Integrate APIs where required.

10. Research, Prototyping & Trials Execute company-assigned automation research tasks, build prototypes, and conduct machine trials. Maintain records of hardware configurations, software versions, test conditions, observations, failures, and results.

11. Testing, Safety & Reliability Test operating sequences, interlocks, emergency-stop functions, sensor failures, power interruptions, and communication loss. Work with the engineering team to implement appropriate machine safety controls and reliable recovery behavior.

12. Data Collection & Performance Analysis Develop systems to record processing parameters, production output, downtime, energy consumption, and fault history. Analyze data and recommend improvements.

13. Documentation & Version Control Maintain PLC/HMI source files, software backups, electrical drawings, configuration records, BOMs, test reports, and operating instructions. Document changes and ensure approved versions are available for production and service.

14. Commissioning, Training & Technical Support Support installation and commissioning at the factory and customer sites. Train operators and service engineers in system operation, fault identification, and basic troubleshooting.

15. Cross-functional Coordination Work with mechanical R&D;, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and service teams to deliver complete, tested, and maintainable automation solutions.

Required Qualifications & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation & Control, Mechatronics,



or a related discipline.

· Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in industrial automation, control-system development, or machinery R&D.;

· Solid hands-on experience in PLC programming, HMI development, sensor integration, industrial electronics, and commissioning.

· Proficiency with one or more major PLC platforms, such as Siemens, Mitsubishi, Delta, Omron, Schneider Electric, or Allen-Bradley.

· Experience with ladder logic and structured text; ability to develop and troubleshoot machine-control sequences.

· Working knowledge of electrical drawings, control-panel components, analog and digital signals, VFDs, and motor controls.

· Demonstrated experience integrating machines with IoT platforms, gateways, or data-logging systems.

· Practical programming ability in Python, C/C++, or another relevant language for device integration, embedded development, or data handling.

· Ability to independently troubleshoot hardware, software, wiring, and communication problems.

Additional Desirable Skills

· Experience in agricultural, post-harvest, or food-processing machinery.

· Knowledge of microcontrollers and embedded platforms such as STM32, ESP32, or equivalent.

· Experience with industrial weighing systems, load cells, temperature control, and machine vision.

· Familiarity with databases, dashboards, API integration, and edge computing.

· Understanding of secure device access, authentication, network segregation, and controlled remote connectivity.

· Experience converting prototypes into reliable industrial systems.

Key Competencies

· Strong logical thinking and practical problem-solving.

· Ability to translate machine requirements into workable automation systems.

· Disciplined testing, documentation, and research data management.

· Effective coordination with mechanical engineers, technicians, and vendors.

· Ability to manage development tasks and meet agreed timelines.

· Willingness to work on the shop floor and travel for trials and commissioning when required.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Experience:

- Build automation: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 AUTOMATION & IoT R&D ENGINEER (Ambala)
🏢 BlackNut Agrifood Machinery
📍 Ambala