Engineer - PLC

Exicom; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Exicom in Hyderabad, India invites a qualified engineer to lead PLC-based automation and maintenance activities on our manufacturing lines. You will troubleshoot PLCs, support automation projects, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and enhance equipment availability.

The candidate should have a B.Tech/B.E. in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Mechatronics with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in PLC programming, machine maintenance, automation and troubleshooting.
• Strong hands-on PLC troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
• Exposure to automation projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing/plant environment and support production requirements.

Responsibilities

• PLC troubleshooting and fault diagnosis of automated machinery.
• Machine maintenance and troubleshooting related to PLC, electrical, and automation systems.
• Execute and support automation projects, including machine modifications and new automation initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process and machine improvement and implement improvement projects.
• Analyze recurring machine breakdowns and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support production teams in minimizing machine downtime and improving equipment availability.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for automation, maintenance, and process improvement activities.
• Maintain appropriate documentation related to PLC programs, machine modifications, and improvement activities.

Skills

PLC programming

Machine maintenance

Automation projects

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Data analysis

Education

B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics or related field

Job description

Role & Responsibilities

• PLC troubleshooting and fault diagnosis of automated machinery.
• Machine maintenance and troubleshooting related to PLC, electrical, and automation systems.
• Execute and support automation projects, including machine modifications and new automation initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process and machine improvement and implement improvement projects.
• Analyze recurring machine breakdowns and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support production teams in minimizing machine downtime and improving equipment availability.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for automation, maintenance, and process improvement activities.
• Maintain appropriate documentation related to PLC programs, machine modifications, and improvement activities.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Qualification: B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in PLC programming, machine maintenance, automation, and troubleshooting.
• Strong hands-on experience in PLC troubleshooting and machine fault diagnosis.
• Exposure to automation projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing/plant environment and support production requirements.