Service & Automation Engineer (PLC, Servo, Machine Commissioning)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

A leading manufacturer of poultry housing and automation systems with over 40 years of industry experience, 300+ employees, and customers across India and international markets. Beyond its own equipment, the company installs, commissions, and services advanced imported European automation systems - including high-speed PLC-controlled, servo-driven, and load-cell-based processing and packaging lines.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a hands-on Service & Automation Engineer to support machine installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and automation development — combining field service across customer sites with in-house PLC programming, control panel development, and servo commissioning work.

Structured training will be provided on advanced imported automation equipment; within the first year, the candidate is expected to independently handle commissioning, diagnostics, repairs, operator training, and service reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Service & Commissioning

• Install, commission, service, and repair automated industrial machinery at customer locations across India.
• Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, sensor, servo, VFD, and mechanical system faults using drawings, diagnostics, and test instruments.
• Perform machine calibration, parameter setting, and preventive maintenance visits.
• Support emergency breakdown calls, providing rapid technical resolution.
• Train customer operators and maintenance teams on operation and basic troubleshooting.

Automation & Controls Engineering

• Develop, modify, and test PLC and HMI programs; configure sequences, alarms, interlocks, and safety logic.
• Commission and tune servo drives, VFDs, encoders, and industrial sensors.
• Work on load-cell-based weighing, dosing, and batching systems.
• Design, wire, test, and commission electrical control panels, including ventilation automation support.
• Ensure safe machine operation through proper electrical protection and fail-safe design.

Documentation & Support

• Prepare service reports covering root cause analysis, corrective actions, and spare parts usage.
• Maintain spare parts inventories and ensure compliance with electrical safety and lockout/tagout standards.
• Coordinate with engineering and customer teams for timely issue resolution.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Electromechanical, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• 2–7 years of hands-on experience in industrial machine commissioning, servicing, or automation, with proven work on customer sites and production machinery.

Technical Skills

• PLC troubleshooting and online diagnostics (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Delta, Omron, or Schneider).
• Servo drive and VFD commissioning, parameter tuning, and fault troubleshooting.
• Electrical panel troubleshooting; three-phase motor systems; contactors, relays, MCBs/MCCBs, and protection systems; 24VDC control systems.
• Industrial sensors and instrumentation; ability to read electrical schematics and machine manuals.
• Proficiency with multimeters, clamp meters, and testing equipment; strong grounding in electrical safety and lockout/tagout practices.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Packaging, food processing, sorting/grading, or bottling & conveying equipment.
• High-speed automated production machinery; load-cell calibration and weighing/batching/dosing systems.
• Vision inspection systems; Modbus, Profinet, or EtherNet/IP protocols.
• HVAC/ventilation control, control panel design and BOM preparation, and pneumatics.
• Valid driving license and passport.

DESIRED PROFILE

• Highly hands-on, technically inclined, and comfortable with extensive travel across India.
• Customer-focused with strong communication skills and independent diagnostic ability.
• Safety-conscious and able to work under pressure during breakdown situations, including beyond normal hours when required.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Fixed annual compensation of ₹6–8.5 LPA, plus travel and daily site allowances and reimbursement of official travel expenses.
• Structured training and exposure to high-end PLC, servo, weighing, and automation technologies.
• Long-term career growth within a stable, growing engineering organization.

WORK LOCATION

Khalapur / Khopoli, Raigad District, Maharashtra

Travel Requirement: Approximately 60–70% across customer locations throughout India.