Engineer - Automation

Stahl Kitchens; Pune District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand transforming kitchens

Flat hierarchy and open collaboration

Work-life balance

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Stahl Kitchens in Pune, India, is seeking an automation engineer to design, program, and maintain manufacturing automation across production lines. You will integrate 6-axis robot cells, cobots, PLC-based controls, and Special Purpose Machines, acting as the technical link between production requirements and automation solutions on the shop floor.

Join a fast-growing premium cookware brand and help scale automation, reduce manual intervention, and improve throughput while ensuring safety

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing automation.
• Hands-on experience with industrial robots and cobots (ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Universal Robots).
• PLC programming in Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, or similar.
• Experience in SPM design/development or with SPM builders.
• Understanding of electrical panel design, sensors, actuators, and HMI/SCADA systems.
• Strong problem-solving with a hands-on, shop-floor approach.
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Good communication across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC-based control systems for production equipment.
• Integrate and program industrial robots and cobots for pick-and-place, welding, assembly, or material handling.
• Support design, development, and commissioning of Special Purpose Machines (SPMs).
• Troubleshoot automation systems (electrical, mechanical, and software) to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to improve line efficiency and OEE.
• Prepare and maintain documentation — control logic, wiring diagrams, SOPs, and change records.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on automation upgrades and cost reduction.
• Ensure automation systems comply with safety standards and guidelines.

Skills

Robotics integration

PLC programming

SPM development

Electrical panels

Sensors & actuators

Problem solving

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics

Job description

Stahl is a fast-growing premium Indian cookware brand. We are a design-forward manufacturingcompany headquartered in Pune. We believe that great cooking begins with great tools. We makeproducts that earn a place in kitchens for a lifetime.

THE ROLE

• Responsible for designing, building, and maintaining automation systems across manufacturing operations
• Integration of 6 axis robot cells, cobot integration, PLC-based control systems, and SpecialPurpose Machines
• Acts as the technical link between production requirements and automation solutions on theshop floor.
• Plays a key role in scaling automation across new and existing production lines to improvethroughput and reduce manual intervention
• Partners with vendors and OEMs during equipment procurement, installation, andcommissioning

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Design, program, and commission PLC-based control systems for production equipment
• Integrate and program industrial robots and cobots for pick-and-place, welding, assembly, ormaterial handling applications
• Support design, development, and commissioning of Special Purpose Machines (SPMs)
• Troubleshoot automation systems (electrical, mechanical, and software) to minimize downtime
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to improve line efficiency and OEE
• Prepare and maintain documentation — control logic, wiring diagrams, SOPs, and change records
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on automation upgrades and cost reduction
• Ensure automation systems comply with safety standards and guidelines

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing automation
• Hands‑on experience with industrial robots and cobots (e.g., ABB, FANUC, KUKA, UniversalRobots)
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, Mitsubishi, or similar)
• Experience in SPM design/development or working closely with SPM builders
• Understanding of electrical panel design, sensors, actuators, and HMI/SCADA systems
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a hands‑on, shop‑floor approach
• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics Engineering or related experience in this field.
• Good communication skills to coordinate across cross‑functional teams

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity to be part of a brand that transforms kitchens into spaces of joy, not just utility.Here, you will find the environment and trust to push boundaries and create work you cantruly be proud of, work that becomes a meaningful part of people’s lives.
• Simple, low-hierarchy culture with open and honest collaboration across levels, whereownership comes with responsibility and grows with you.
• We ensure a way of working that respects life beyond work.
• Along with competitive compensation, other benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and the strength they bring to

our teams. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis

of race, religion, colour, ancestry, national origin, caste, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual

orientation, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, or any