Junior Engineer - Maintenance

Autoliv India; Tiruvannamalai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoliv India in Tiruvannamalai is looking for a skilled Jr. Engineer – Maintenance for their INCY Factory in Cheyyar. This role requires hands-on experience in maintenance and troubleshooting within a manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will work in the Maintenance Department, focusing on equipment failures and process improvements while ensuring safety and quality standards. Competency in PLC systems and ERP routing is essential.

Join us to make a difference!

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in maintenance and troubleshooting within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to mentor team members and drive improvements in processes.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment failures to eliminate repeated failures.
• Implement Poka Yoke and work with PLC systems.
• Analyze breakdowns and improve efficiency using CMMS.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication skills in English and Tamil

Planning and scheduling

Lean culture initiatives

Tools

PLC Systems

ERP Systems

Job description

At Autoliv, our primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance, which is why we never compromise on quality. We are looking for a skilled Jr. Engineer – Maintenance to join our team at INCY Factory, Cheyyar.

This role is part of the Maintenance Department, reporting to the Maintenance Manager, and requires hands‑on experience in maintenance, troubleshooting, and process improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repairing equipment failures, taking preventive actions to eliminate repeated failures

• Poka Yoke implementations and working knowledge in PLC (Omron, Mitsubishi, Keyence, safety devices)

• Troubleshoot programmable logic controller (PLC) systems to improve efficiency, safety, and productivity

• Integrate PLC systems with automation components like sensors, actuators, and servo motors

• Receive breakdown information and collect breakdown data from ERP system

• Report data to AM & D.M/MGR

• Ensure maintenance breakdown data & Empower data matches

• Maintain manuals, hydraulic circuits, and electrical circuits

• Collect PM & breakdown data and update in system

• Update downtime percentage in system

• Prepare purchase requests and coordinate procurement with materials team

• Maintain and update stock daily

• Track RGP/NRGP for maintenance-related activities

• Ensure spare retrieval within 5 minutes

• Monitor earth neutral voltage, hydraulic oil temperature, and control cabinet temperature daily

• Maintain good housekeeping practices

• Close breakdowns with user signature and acceptance

• Analyze breakdowns using 5 Why tools and identify permanent corrective actions

• Execute corrective actions

• Record breakdowns on shift basis and update history records

• Conduct online troubleshooting training

• Update spare parts stock register regularly

• Ensure effective shift handover communication

• Handle shifts if reliever is unavailable

• Identify machine abnormalities during breakdown

• Achieve departmental objectives and KRAs

• Analyze hydraulic oil condition monthly

• Monitor pressure, speed, clamp force, noise levels, and vibration of motors

• Support and develop supervisors and Sr. Supervisors

• Analyze breakdowns and PM abnormalities using CMMS

• Support Assistant Manager in achieving departmental goals

• Update spare stock after PM usage

Key Competencies & Skills

• Competent in handling manpower and leading CFT team

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Positive attitude

• Out-of-the-box thinker and solution provider

• Proficient in planning, scheduling, and ERP routing

• Experience in high-volume complex production line

• Ability to mentor and drive lean culture initiatives

• Good communication skills in English and Tamil

Join Us

We would be glad to connect with you to discuss your experience and career aspirations in a dynamic and growth‑oriented environment.

More lives saved – more life lived!