Electrical Lead

ABB; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a senior automation engineer to lead PLC-based automation projects in automotive paint shops. You will design, develop, test, and commission systems using IEC 61131-3 languages, and coordinate with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

You will integrate PLCs with sensors, HMIs, SCADA, and robots, ensuring safe, high-quality project execution with strong documentation and travel up to 80% in India.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s in electrical or related engineering.
• 10-12 years in automotive paint shop automation projects.
• Experience with ATEX concepts and paint shop automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead PLC-based automation design, development, testing and commissioning.
• Integrate PLCs with sensors, actuators, HMIs, SCADA and robots.
• Oversee on-site installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Coordinate with customers and vendors to meet milestones.
• Prepare electrical drawings, PLC backups, manuals and reports.
• Travel up to 80% across India for project needs.

Skills

PLC programming

IEC 61131-3

Siemens S7 (TIA/Step 7)

Allen-Bradley RSLogix/Studio 5000

HMI/SCADA development

Industrial networks

System integration

Troubleshooting

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in Electrical Eng

Mechatronics background

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Mitsubishi GX Works

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics-working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:

Project Manager

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Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the electrical and automation activities for industrial projects, including PLC programming, system integration, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting. You will collaborate with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure safe, high-quality project execution while delivering reliable automation solutions that meet project schedules and performance objectives.

The work model for the role is:

This role is contributing to the Robotics & Discrete Automation in Bangalore, India.

• Lead the design, development, testing, and commissioning of PLC-based automation systems using IEC 61131-3 programming languages, ensuring reliable and efficient machine and production line operation.
• Integrate PLCs with industrial equipment including sensors, actuators, HMIs, SCADA systems, robots, and control systems, ensuring seamless communication through industrial protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, and Ethernet/IP.
• Manage on-site installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities, promptly resolving technical issues and ensuring optimum system performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with customers, vendors, and internal cross-functional teams to ensure timely availability of materials, service support, and successful execution of project milestones.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including electrical drawings, PLC program backups, operating manuals, test reports, and project records, while effectively utilizing MS Office tools for reporting and communication.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards, and support project execution across customer locations in India with a willingness to travel extensively (up to 80%) based on project requirements.

Qualifications For The Role

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10-12 years of experience in automotive paint shop installation, automation, and commissioning projects.
• Strong expertise in paint shop automation systems, including ATEX-compliant concepts, with proven experience in installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and development using IEC 61131-3 languages, with hands-on experience in Siemens (TIA Portal/Step 7), Allen-Bradley (RS Logix/Studio 5000), and Mitsubishi platforms.
• Experience in HMI/SCADA development, industrial network integration, and communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, and CANopen.
• Strong electrical and automation knowledge, including interpretation of electrical schematics, control systems, sensors, actuators, relays, motor controls, and system integration within manufacturing environments.

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