Maintenance Automation Engineer

Align Technology, Inc.; Telangana; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Align Technology, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Automation Engineer to support APAC-India IT Delivery Center in Hyderabad.

The role focuses on controls and automation engineering to sustain production and drive process improvements across manufacturing operations. You will document and optimize manufacturing processes, implement advanced automation technologies, and collaborate with Process Engineers to improve performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, manufacturing technology, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in controls/automation maintenance in a manufacturing environment; direct work on production lines is essential.
• Strong expertise in PLC troubleshooting, program modification, and development; knowledge of automation, robotics, pneumatics, and validation is required.
• Proficient in English with strong written and verbal communication; able to convey technical info to teams and management.
• Ability to collaborate across production, maintenance, and engineering teams and mentor technicians and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Document, define, measure, and improve manufacturing processes using automation and controls techniques including PLCs and databases.
• Ensure processes, techniques, and tools are optimized to meet quality and productivity goals.
• Research, develop, and implement advanced manufacturing processes and automation technologies.
• Integrate and automate existing manufacturing systems and production processes.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Analyze process capability metrics and work with Process Engineers to improve performance from a controls perspective.
• Execute equipment/software installation, qualification, validation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
• Improve equipment capacity, uptime, efficiency, and reliability to support production requirements.
• Develop and deliver process and equipment training materials.

Skills

PLC Troubleshooting

Automation Engineering

Process Optimization

Continuous Improvement

Team Leadership

English Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics or related engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

SAP

Job description

Maintenance Automation Engineer

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: APAC-India-IT Delivery Center Hyderabad

Description

Through focus in Controls and Automation Engineering, support ongoing production activities, participate in the improvement of existing processes, and assist in the development of new technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Document, define, measure, and improve manufacturing processes using industry-standardautomation and controls engineering techniques, including PLCs and database management.
• Ensure manufacturing processes, techniques, and tools are optimized to achieve quality andproductivity objectives.
• Research, develop, and implement advanced manufacturing processes, methods, and automationtechnologies.
• Integrate and automate existing manufacturing systems and production processes.
• Drive and support continuous process improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Analyze process capability metrics and collaborate with Process Engineers to improve operationalperformance from a controls and automation perspective.
• Execute equipment and software installation, qualification, validation, maintenance, andtroubleshooting activities.
• Improve equipment capacity, uptime, efficiency, and reliability to support production requirements.
• Develop and deliver process and equipment training programs and associated training materials.
• Analyze, specify, and implement cost-effective equipment solutions to improve operationalperformance and output.
• Track equipment costs, cost justification activities, and breakeven analysis for engineeringprojects.
• Support manufacturing process database management and troubleshooting activities whenrequired.
• Maintain flexibility across working areas and independently manage assigned responsibilities.
• Support the Technical Supervisor in the training and development of technicians and teammembers.
• Assist with Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Analysis, and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis(FMEA) activities.
• Collaborate effectively with Technical Planners and Maintenance Technicians to ensure smoothoperations.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned objectives, deliverables, and project deadlines.
• Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Participate in departmental and company-wide initiatives to achieve operational and businessgoals.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Technology, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or a related field within a manufacturing environment. Experience working directly with production lines and manufacturing operations is essential.
• Skills: Strong expertise in PLC troubleshooting, program modification, and development. Practical knowledge of industrial automation, robotics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, equipment validation, manufacturing process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Communication: Proficient in English with strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate requirements, specifications, project updates, and technical information effectively to technical teams and management.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively across production, maintenance, and engineering teams while coaching and mentoring engineers, supervisors, and technicians. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.

Complementary skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Experience with SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of SAP systems.
• Experience working within ISO-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience supporting new product introduction and engineering change management
  processes.