Advanced Engineer - Maintenance PLC Programmer
Job Description
About The Role
We are looking for a Shift Engineer with strong expertise in PLC-based automation, electrical systems, and shop-floor digitalization. The role will focus on ensuring high machine uptime, minimizing downtime, and enabling smart manufacturing initiatives through automation and data-driven maintenance practices.
Key Responsibilities
Automation & Troubleshooting
More lives saved – more life lived!
We are looking for a Shift Engineer with strong expertise in PLC-based automation, electrical systems, and shop-floor digitalization. The role will focus on ensuring high machine uptime, minimizing downtime, and enabling smart manufacturing initiatives through automation and data-driven maintenance practices.
Key Responsibilities
Automation & Troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-based systems (Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi)
- Modify PLC logic, ladder programs, and HMI/SCADA systems
- Handle field instrumentation, sensors, and system integration
- Maintain PLC backups and technical documentation
- Attend and resolve electrical and automation breakdowns
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
- Drive improvements in MTBF and MTTR
- Support TPM activities and preventive maintenance
- Lead shop-floor digitalization (paperless systems, e-logbooks, digital work instructions)
- Integrate machines, PLCs, and IoT systems for real-time data capture
- Support Industry 4.0 and smart factory initiatives
- Develop dashboards and KPI tracking (OEE, productivity, quality)
- Analyze breakdowns and identify improvement opportunities
- Prepare reports on downtime, performance, and maintenance activities
- Ensure accurate data logging and traceability
- Support audits (internal and external)
- Coordinate with suppliers for calibration and spares management
- Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and cybersecurity standards
- Strong experience in PLC programming and automation systems
- Hands-on exposure to machine maintenance and breakdown analysis
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance and TPM practices
- Ability to analyze data and drive continuous improvement
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and ownership mindset
- Leadership qualities with ability to guide shop-floor teams
- Diploma / Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
- Ready to relocate within 20 km of the plant
- Willing to work in shifts and holidays (6-day working, staggered weekly off)
- Good computer skills (MS Office, MSCIT-level proficiency)
- Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi
- We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.
More lives saved – more life lived!
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Key Skills
HMI SCADA systems
KPI tracking
IoT systems
TPM practices
