Job Purpose
Position: Controls Engineer
Experience: 5–7 Years
Industry: EV Motor & Inverter Manufacturing
Location: Pune / Manufacturing Plant Environment
Function: Maintenance / Industrial Automation
Working: In shift and 6 days working
The Controls Engineer will be responsible for automation systems, machine controls, testing stations, safety systems, and commissioning of equipment used in EV motor & inverter manufacturing and testing. The role involves close coordination with production, maintenance, quality, and OEM suppliers to ensure robust, safe, and optimized control systems.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Lead the installations of MES, Argonaut, Ignition, SQL ,NI, LabVIEW system on assembly lines
- Lead PLC/HMI/SCADA/servo/robotics/VFD maintenance and improvements (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Delta, Beckhoff; Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus/TCP).
- Manage PLC/HMI version control, backup & restore, change management, and safe programming standards; maintain the controls asset library.
- Troubleshoot machine communication networks, field buses, and I/O diagnostics; ensure electrical schematics and logic documentation are current.
- Drive poka‑yoke, interlocks, vision systems, DC tools and traceability enhancements to improve first pass yield and reduce rework.
- Integrate sensors, actuators, drives, servo systems, and VFDs used in inverter and motor production.
- Work with industrial communication protocols such as:
- Profinet / Profibus / EtherNet‑IP / Modbus / CAN
- Support data acquisition for SCADA / MES / traceability systems.
- Enable machine connectivity and basic Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Education And Qualifications
- BE / BTech in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics
- Certified PLC training
- Experience in EV / Automotive / Power Electronics manufacturing
- Knowledge of traction inverter or motor test systems is a strong advantage
- Exposure to lean manufacturing and TPM concepts
Skills and Competencies
Technical Skills Required
- PLC Platforms: Siemens (S7-1200/1500), Allen‑Bradley, Mitsubishi
- HMI/SCADA:TIA Portal, WinCC, FactoryTalk, Ignition
- Drives & Motion: Servo drives, AC drives, encoder feedback systems
- Safety Systems: Safety PLCs, SIL/PL concepts, evacuation & HV safety logic
- Communication Protocols: Profinet, Ethernet/IP, CAN, Modbus TCP
- Panel & Electrical Knowledge: Control panels, wiring, field instruments
- Testing Systems: EOL testers, HV testing, NI testing ,Hi pot testing, automated test benches
