Job Description

Position: Service Engineer | Automobile Manufacturing | Siemens PLC, HMI & VFD

Experience: 3–5 years

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering

Employment Type: Siemens Direct Contract

Location: Hosur, Tamil Nadu

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced PLC & Automation Engineer with hands-on experience in automobile manufacturing plants. The role will involve PLC troubleshooting and programming, HMI, VFDs, industrial PCs, instrumentation, machine controls and automation maintenance across various production shops.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshoot Siemens PLCs including S7-200, S7-300, S7-400 and S7-1200, as well as Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLCs.
Handle PLC systems across Press Shop, Axle Shop, Frame Shop, Paint Shop and Test Cells in an automobile assembly plant.
Troubleshoot PLC hardware/software and perform fault diagnosis.
Work with PLC programming and engineering software including SIMATIC Manager, TIA Portal and RSLogix.
Perform PLC program backup and restoration whenever required.
Carry out minor PLC program modifications to improve machine efficiency.
Perform scheduled maintenance of PLC systems.
Calibrate and troubleshoot load cells and instrumentation devices.
Perform VFD programming, troubleshooting and maintenance.
Troubleshoot and perform minor modifications in HMI systems.
Carry out basic troubleshooting and program checks for industrial robots.
Handle Industrial PCs, including backup, restoration and hard-disk cloning.
Follow applicable safety precautions and EHS requirements while working on the shop floor.

Qualification & Experience

B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering.
3–5 years of relevant experience in PLC/automation maintenance.
Experience in an automobile manufacturing/assembly plant is preferred.
Strong hands-on experience in Siemens PLC troubleshooting and programming.
Good knowledge of TIA Portal, SIMATIC Manager and RSLogix.
Working knowledge of HMI, VFDs, instrumentation and industrial PCs.

Key Skills

Siemens PLC, S7-200, S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, Allen-Bradley, CompactLogix, TIA Portal, SIMATIC Manager, STEP 7, RSLogix, PLC Programming, PLC Troubleshooting, HMI, VFD, Load Cell, Instrumentation, Industrial PC, Robot Troubleshooting, Automation Maintenance, Automotive Manufacturing, Automobile Plant.

Facilities

Facilities: Transport and Food facility #SL