Head – Electrical & Automation

TALENT VERTEX PARTNERS; Hubli; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Vertex Partners in Hubli, India, seeks a Head – Electrical & Automation to lead our Electrical & Automation function. The ideal candidate will have 12–15+ years of experience in industrial automation, with strong PLC/HMI programming, electrical control panel design, system integration, and machine automation.

You will drive Industry 4.0 initiatives, oversee plant electrical operations, mentor a high-performing engineering team, and collaborate with customers to deliver innovative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• 12–15+ years in Industrial Automation and Electrical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience in Electrical Control Panel Design and System Integration.
• Experience in Machine Automation, Commissioning, and Troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Industrial Protocols (Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
• Proven experience in leading engineering teams and automation projects.
• Background in OEM, Machine Building, or Industrial Equipment Manufacturing is preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete Electrical & Automation function and drive strategy.
• Lead automation projects and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Oversee plant electrical operations and maintenance.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing engineering team.
• Collaborate with customers to deliver innovative automation solutions.
• Establish engineering standards and technology roadmap.
• Ensure end-to-end ownership of project execution.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical panel design

System integration

Machine automation

Industry 4.0

Leadership

Customer-facing

Siemens/Mitsubishi/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation

Job description

Hubli, 580024, India | Posted on 07/20/2026

We are looking for an experienced Head – Electrical & Automation to lead our Electrical & Automation function. The ideal candidate will have 12–15+ years of experience in industrial automation, with strong expertise in PLC/HMI programming, electrical control panel design, system integration, and machine automation. The role involves leading automation projects, driving Industry 4.0 initiatives, overseeing plant electrical operations, mentoring a high-performing engineering team, and collaborating with customers to deliver innovative automation solutions. Candidates with experience in Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley PLCs , OEMs, or industrial equipment manufacturing are highly preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering.
  
• 12–15+ years of experience in Industrial Automation and Electrical Engineering.
  
• Hands-on experience in Electrical Control Panel Design and System Integration.
  
• Experience in Machine Automation, Commissioning, and Troubleshooting.
  
• Knowledge of Industrial Communication Protocols (Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
  
• Proven experience in leading engineering teams and automation projects.
  
• Background in OEM, Machine Building, or Industrial Equipment Manufacturing is preferred.
  
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and customer-facing skills.
  
• Opportunity to lead the complete Electrical & Automation function.
  
• Drive innovation with advanced PLC, HMI, and machine automation technologies.
  
• Lead and build a high-performing engineering team.
  
• End-to-end ownership of automation strategy and project execution.
  
• Exposure to challenging, large-scale engineering and manufacturing projects.
  
• Career growth into senior technical and business leadership roles.
  
• Opportunity to influence engineering standards and technology roadmap.
  
• Work with a respected organization focused on engineering excellence and continuous innovation.