Job description: Commissioning Engineer Electrical & PLC Software

About TROESTER:

TROESTER India Pvt. Ltd. is the Chennai-based subsidiary of TROESTER GmbH & Co. KG, Germany, a globally recognized manufacturer of machinery for the Rubber and Cable Industries. The group supplies complete production lines and equipment for wire & cable, tire components, profiles & hoses, gaskets and belts.

Role Overview:

The role combines PLC/HMI software development with electrical commissioning and project execution for large-scale rubber and cable extrusion equipment. The engineer will work across the project lifecycle, from programming and system integration to site supervision, commissioning, troubleshooting and customer coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

- PLC & HMI development: Develop, write, test and troubleshoot PLC programs and HMI applications for rubber and cable extrusion machinery.
- Electrical commissioning: Lead or support pre-commissioning, installation checks, electrical supervision, commissioning and retrofit activities.
- System integration: Integrate control systems with mechanical and electrical equipment, drives, motion systems and plant interfaces.
- Project execution: Plan site activities, prepare work schedules, coordinate field teams and deliver assigned projects to agreed timelines, budgets and specifications.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, automation and software issues during project execution and customer support.
- Customer & team coordination: Liaise with customers, project managers and cross-functional/global teams; coordinate meetings, training and technical discussions.
- Documentation & training: Maintain software/design change records, troubleshooting procedures, project reports and technical instructions; prepare training material when required.
- Project ownership: Depending on project needs, take responsibility as Project Manager or Sub-Project Manager, or handle specific commissioning, service or software work packages.

Location : Chennai, Travel Up to 85%

Reporting : To Project Manager





Educational Qualifications::

Diploma or Bachelors degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.

Experience & Technical Requirements:

- PLC/HMI programming: 34 years of practical experience in developing, testing and troubleshooting PLC/HMI applications; minimum 3 years with Rockwell Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000 / FactoryTalk View Studio) or Siemens (Step 7 / TIA Portal / WinCC).
- Programming capability: Ability to develop PLC code from scratch using Ladder Logic and/or STL. Knowledge of additional PLC platforms is an advantage.
- Drives & motion control: Robust experience in motion control, servo drives and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Industrial networks: Working knowledge of DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, PROFIBUS and PROFINET is an advantage.
- Electrical commissioning: 23 years of experience commissioning or supervising medium- to high-complexity industrial projects.
- Electrical systems: Experience with HV/LV switchgear, transformers, UPS systems and large drives; sound understanding of testing for protection relays, circuit breakers, disconnectors, CTs and VTs.
- Engineering tools: Experience with EPLAN, MDT or other electrical schematic tools.

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong electrical and mechanical engineering fundamentals, with good knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and heating systems.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including coordination of multicultural and global teams.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills for customer-facing and cross-functional work.
- Strong planning, organization and time-management skills; proactive approach to identifying and resolving project risks.
- Willingness to travel extensively, including domestic and international project assignments.
- Exposure to rubber and cable machinery and related manufacturing processes is an advantage.

What We Offer:

An opportunity to work with a solid, multicultural team in an international engineering business, supporting advanced machinery and projects across India and global markets.

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📌 Commissioning Engineer-Electrical & PLC Software (Chennai)
🏢 Troester
📍 Chennai