Associate Project Engineer – Industrial Automation

Dotworld Technologies Pvt Ltd; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dotworld Technologies Pvt Ltd seeks an Associate Project Manager - Automation to lead automation projects from planning through completion, ensuring on-time delivery and quality.

Role requires a solid electrical background, hands-on PLC/HMI experience, and strong cross-functional coordination across design, production, procurement, and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, EEE, ECE, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or operations within the automation or electrical industry.
• Good understanding of electrical systems and industrial automation projects.
• Basic knowledge of PLC, HMI, sensors, control panels, and electrical components.
• Strong project planning, coordination, and execution skills.
• Good communication, team management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor automation projects from initiation to completion.
• Handle day-to-day project operations, resource allocation, and execution activities.
• Coordinate with electrical, design, production, procurement, and technical teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Understand electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, control panels, and basic electrical systems.
• Have working knowledge of industrial automation systems, PLC, HMI, sensors, motors, and control systems.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, material requirements, and overall progress.
• Coordinate with clients to understand project requirements and provide regular updates.
• Identify technical and operational issues and coordinate with the concerned teams for timely resolution.
• Ensure project quality, safety standards, and timely delivery.
• Prepare project reports, progress updates, and documentation.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Team management

Problem solving

Planning

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

PLC

HMI

Sensors

Electrical components

Job description

We are looking for a technically sound and proactive Associate Project Manager - Automation to manage and coordinate automation projects. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of electrical systems, automation technologies, and project operations, along with the ability to handle project execution from planning to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor automation projects from initiation to completion.
• Handle day-to-day project operations, resource allocation, and execution activities.
• Coordinate with electrical, design, production, procurement, and technical teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Understand electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, control panels, and basic electrical systems.
• Have working knowledge of industrial automation systems, PLC, HMI, sensors, motors, and control systems.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, material requirements, and overall progress.
• Coordinate with clients to understand project requirements and provide regular updates.
• Identify technical and operational issues and coordinate with the concerned teams for timely resolution.
• Ensure project quality, safety standards, and timely delivery.
• Prepare project reports, progress updates, and documentation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, EEE, ECE, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or operations within the automation or electrical industry.
• Good understanding of electrical systems and industrial automation projects.
• Basic knowledge of PLC, HMI, sensors, control panels, and electrical components.
• Strong project planning, coordination, and execution skills.
• Good communication, team management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Candidates with hands-on experience in automation project execution and operations.
• Experience coordinating technical teams and handling end-to-end project activities.
• Candidates who can balance technical understanding with project and team management.