Automation Control Engineer (Weld Automation)

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. is looking for a full-time candidate in Gurgaon with 4-12 years of experience in industrial automation systems, specifically in weld lines. The role involves designing, developing, and installing automation systems, troubleshooting PLCs, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. Candidates with experience in OEMs and a diploma in a relevant field are preferred. Skills in procurement processes and familiarity with PLC systems are essential.

Qualifications

• 4-12 years of experience in industrial automation systems.
• Experience with procurement processes and ERP systems.
• Familiarity with weld quality monitoring systems and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, and installation of automation systems in weld lines.
• Programming and troubleshooting of PLC system.
• Installation & commissioning of weld lines.

Skills

Strong knowledge of industrial automation systems

Hands-on experience with PLCs

Understanding of safety systems

Ability to interpret electrical schematics

Experience in cycle time optimization

Education

Diploma

Tools

Mitsubishi PLC system

SAP ARIBA

Job description

Job ID: 36710

Job Type: Full-time

Experience Required: 4 - 12 Years

Education Required: Diploma

Posted: 21st April, 2026

Job Responsibilities

• Design, development, and installation of automation systems in weld lines.
• Preparation of weld line specifications (PLC, HMI, electrical equipment specs & selection, CC link IE, Device net, Ethernet IP etc.).
• Procurement of weld equipment (Robots, Servers, Systems, Control panels, IT assets etc. as per technical specification).
• Programming and troubleshooting of PLC system.
• Integration of sensors, actuators, and error‑proofing systems like vision camera (preferred Cognex, Keyence & LMI) in weld automation line.
• Root cause analysis and resolution of controls related issues.
• Coordination with cross‑functional teams for automation improvements and upgrades.
• Documentation of control logic, wiring diagrams, and system architecture.
• Validation of weld standards, electrical drawings, PLC program, HMI screens during installation using various check sheets.
• Buyoff & inspection of weld lines and equipment at supplier end.
• Installation & commissioning of weld lines.
• Handover of weld lines to production & maintenance teams.
• Preparation of various procedures, standards of weld line & equipment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation systems in BIW weld lines.
• Hands‑on experience with PLCs (including safety PLC & function blocks) HMIs, SCADA, Servo and industrial communication protocols (preferred Mitsubishi PLC system).
• Understanding of safety systems, interlocks, and standards in automation.
• Familiarity with weld quality monitoring systems and data acquisition.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and control panel layouts.
• Experience in cycle time optimization and line balancing.
• Basic know‑how of procurement‑SAP ARIBA, ERP etc.
• Knowledge of interface for IT‑OT (MES, OPC etc.).
• Understanding and configuration knowledge of industrial communication protocols like CC‑link, CC‑link IE, Devicenet, Ethernet and Ethernet IP.
• Basic know‑how of robot control circuits, signal IO interfacing and configuration of (Fanuc, Yaskawa, Kawasaki) for welding and material handling applications.

Preferred Organization

• 4‑wheeler OEMs with weld automation experience: KIA, Hyundai, Toyota, Honda, VW, M&M, Renault, Nissan, MG, TATA, Bajaj, Eicher, Force Motors, etc.
• Tier‑1 automation solution providers or system integrators for OEMs.