Assistant Manager- Electrical

Gruppo SKF; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

SKF India is seeking an Assistant Manager – Electrical in Bengaluru to oversee electrical control panel inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and basic programming activities.

You will read schematics, verify wiring, support FAT and SAT, assist PLC and HMI programming, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Requires BE Electrical with 5+ years’ experience and exposure to Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, or Mitsubishi PLC platforms.

Qualifications

• Be Electrical degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical control panels.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Exposure to PLC platforms (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, Schneider, Mitsubishi).

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot electrical control panels.
• Assist in PLC/HMI programming and testing.
• Support FAT/SAT activities and documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lean initiatives.

Skills

Read electrical diagrams

Troubleshooting

Industrial automation

PLC programming basics

Electrical testing

Education

BE Electrical

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Location: Bengaluru, IN

About SKF

SKF started its operations in India in 1923. Today, SKF provides industry leading automotive and industrial engineered solutions through its five technology-centric platforms: bearings and units, seals, mechatronics, lubrication solutions and services. Over the years the company has evolved from being a pioneer ball bearing manufacturing company to a knowledge-driven engineering company helping customers achieve sustainable and competitive business excellence.

SKF's solutions provide sustainable ways for companies across the automotive and industrial sectors to achieve breakthroughs in friction reduction, energy efficiency, and equipment longevity and reliability. With a strong commitment to research-based innovation, SKF India offers customized value-added solutions that integrate all its five technology platforms.

Together, we re-imagine rotation for a better tomorrow.

By creating intelligent and clean solutions for people and the planet

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Assistant Manager – Electrical

Reports To: DGM - Production and Maintenance

Purpose of the role

Responsible for electrical control panel inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and basic programming activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and understand electrical control panel schematics, wiring diagrams and GA.
• Verify wiring and component installation against approved drawings.
• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of electrical control panels.
• Verify proper installation of electrical components, wiring, ferruling, labeling to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Perform electrical testing including continuity, insulation resistance (IR), loop checks, and functional testing.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Identify and troubleshooting of wiring, component, and control circuit issues.
• Maintain testing records and reports.
• Assist in PLC and HMI programming, configuration, and testing activities.
• Support debugging and modifications of PLC programs.
• Verify input/output (I/O) functionality and control logic operation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for quality and productivity.
• Knowledge on Maintenance excellence, 5S and lean Manufacturing will be added advantage .

Skills & Requirements

• Minimum 5 plus years of experience from B.E (Electrical) background
• Ability to read and interpret electrical control panel drawings.
• Knowledge of electrical components such as contactors, relays, MCBs, MCCBs, MPCBs, SMPS, PLCs and related switchgear, etc.,
• Basic knowledge of PLC programming and industrial automation.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Exposure to Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, or Mitsubishi PLC platforms.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical.
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profinet, or Ethernet/IP.
• Experience with control panel manufacturing, testing, or commissioning activities.

Key interfaces or Interactions in the job:

• Production
• Design and quality
• Consultants

About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.