Automation Engineer (PLC Programming _ SPM Machines)

Samvith Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Samvith Technologies is seeking an Automation Engineer with hands-on PLC programming, strong industrial automation skills, and experience in commissioning Special Purpose Machines (SPM). The role includes developing automation logic, integrating control systems, and ensuring successful installation and FAT at customer sites.

You will work with Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, and Omron platforms, configure HMIs and drives, and collaborate with design and production teams to deliver reliable,

Qualifications

• Hands-on PLC programming and industrial automation experience.
• Experience with SPM machines or customized machinery.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and I/O wiring diagrams.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites for installation.
• Proactive problem solving and fault diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs for SPM machines.
• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, VFDs, sensors, actuators.
• Work with PLC platforms such as Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, Omron.
• Develop machine sequences, interlocks, alarms, timers, counters, and safety logic.
• Configure HMI screens, machine parameters, alarm messages, and monitoring.
• Integrate electrical control panels, PLCs, pneumatics, and servo systems.
• Support machine assembly, wiring verification, FAT, and commissioning.
• Conduct on-site installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer support.
• Coordinate with mechanical design, electrical design, production, and project engineering teams.
• Prepare PLC backups, control documentation, I/O lists, and commissioning reports.
• Ensure machine performance, safety, reliability, and adherence to specs.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

SPM machines

HMI development

Servo drives

VFDs

Sensors

Troubleshooting

Electrical drawings

On-site installation

Commissioning

Tools

Siemens PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Omron PLC

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Automation Engineer with hands-on experience in PLC programming, industrial automation, and commissioning of Special Purpose Machines (SPM). The candidate will be responsible for developing automation logic, integrating control systems, troubleshooting machine operations, and ensuring successful installation and commissioning of customized industrial machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs for SPM machines and automated equipment.
• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, VFDs, sensors, actuators, and other automation components.
• Work with PLC platforms such as Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, Omron, or other industrial automation systems.
• Develop machine sequences, interlocks, alarms, timers, counters, and safety-related control logic.
• Configure HMI screens, machine operating parameters, alarm messages, and production monitoring functions.
• Integrate electrical control panels, PLCs, pneumatic systems, servo systems, and mechanical machine operations.
• Support machine assembly, electrical wiring verification, functional testing, and factory acceptance testing (FAT).
• Conduct on-site installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer support.
• Coordinate with mechanical design, electrical design, production, and project engineering teams.
• Prepare PLC software backups, control documentation, I/O lists, and commissioning reports.
• Ensure machine performance, operational safety, reliability, and adherence to project specifications.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience in PLC programming and industrial automation.
• Experience in SPM machines, customized machinery, assembly automation, or automated testing equipment.
• Knowledge of PLC logic, HMI development, industrial communication protocols, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of servo motors, VFDs, sensors, actuators, pneumatic systems, and industrial control panels.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, I/O wiring diagrams, and machine sequence diagrams.
• Understanding of machine interlocks, fault diagnosis, and industrial safety systems.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites for installation and commissioning, as required.