Automation Engineer_PLC Programming_SPM Machines

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Automation Engineer with hands-on experience in PLC programming, industrial automation, and commissioning of Special Purpose Machines (SPM). The candidate will be responsible for developing automation logic, integrating control systems, troubleshooting machine operations, and ensuring successful installation and commissioning of customized industrial machinery.

Key Responsibilities

·      Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs for SPM machines and automated equipment.

·      Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, VFDs, sensors, actuators, and other automation components.

·      Work with PLC platforms such as Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, Omron, or other industrial automation systems.

·      Develop machine sequences, interlocks, alarms, timers, counters, and safety-related control logic.

·      Configure HMI screens, machine operating parameters, alarm messages, and production monitoring functions.

·      Integrate electrical control panels, PLCs, pneumatic systems, servo systems, and mechanical machine operations.

·      Support machine assembly, electrical wiring verification, functional testing, and factory acceptance testing (FAT).

·      Conduct on-site installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer support.

·      Coordinate with mechanical design, electrical design, production, and project engineering teams.

·      Prepare PLC software backups, control documentation, I/O lists, and commissioning reports.

·      Ensure machine performance, operational safety, reliability, and adherence to project specifications.

Required Skills

·      Hands-on experience in PLC programming and industrial automation.

·      Experience in SPM machines, customized machinery, assembly automation, or automated testing equipment.

·      Knowledge of PLC logic, HMI development, industrial communication protocols, and troubleshooting.

·      Working knowledge of servo motors, VFDs, sensors, actuators, pneumatic systems, and industrial control panels.

·      Ability to interpret electrical drawings, I/O wiring diagrams, and machine sequence diagrams.

·      Understanding of machine interlocks, fault diagnosis, and industrial safety systems.