Maintenance Technician

3one4 Capital; India; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent India invites a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join the Maintenance & Engineering team, focusing on keeping automated EV battery and component manufacturing lines running with maximum uptime.

You will own maintenance, troubleshooting and improvement of Mitsubishi PLC-driven systems, electrical panels, motors, hydraulics and pneumatics, collaborating with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve issues quickly.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years hands‑on experience in maintenance of automated industrial machinery.
• Strong experience with Mitsubishi PLCs (mandatory).
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical components: VFDs, relays, sensors, safety circuits.
• Ability to read electrical & mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams and P&IDs.
• Willingness to work hands‑on with both electrical & mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose Mitsubishi PLCs (GX Works / GX Developer).
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical panels, VFDs, relays and safety circuits.
• Diagnose mechanical assemblies, bearings and motion systems.
• Coordinate with operators, engineers & vendors to minimize downtime.
• Maintain PM logs and escalation notes; support CAPA actions.

Skills

Mitsubishi PLCs

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical understanding

Read drawings & P&IDs

Analytical problem-solving

Education

ITI / Diploma in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics

Tools

GX Works

GX Developer

Job description

Description

You’ll be working with the Maintenance & Engineering team.

This team ensures uninterrupted operation of highly automated EV battery and component manufacturing lines. The focus is on maintaining electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems while ensuring maximum uptime, safety and equipment reliability.

Our goal is to keep the factory running smoothly, safely and efficiently — every minute of uptime counts.

Our philosophy: Break. Believe. Build

Break stuff. Break assumptions. Break the thumb rule.

Believe in the team. Believe in the process. Believe through failures.

Build fast. Build passionately. Build to simplify.

What you will do

In this role, you will take ownership of maintaining, troubleshooting and improving automated machinery across the plant. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Production, Automation and Engineering teams to ensure stable machine performance and resolve issues quickly.

Responsibilities

PLC & Controls (Primary Focus)

• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues in Mitsubishi PLCs (GX Works / GX Developer)
• Modify logic, rectify interlocks, and support HMI updates
• Analyse alarms, I/O faults, communication issues and machine stoppages
• Work with sensors, actuators, proximity switches, encoders and safety circuits

Electrical Maintenance

• Troubleshoot VFDs, servo drives, power supplies, contactors and relays
• Perform electrical panel wiring, modifications and upgrades
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems and panels
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety, grounding and high-voltage handling SOPs

Mechanical & Electro-Mechanical Maintenance

• Diagnose issues with mechanical assemblies, gearboxes, bearings and motion systems
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic cylinders, valves, manifolds, FRLs
• Troubleshoot hydraulic systems, including pressure controls and dispensing units
• Support maintenance of automation fixtures, conveyors, SPMs and robotics equipment

Maintenance Operations & Documentation

• Perform preventive maintenance as per schedule
• Maintain breakdown logs, PM records and escalation notes
• Coordinate with vendors for spares, service visits and upgrades
• Support machine installation, commissioning and line readiness activities
• Identify recurring issues and implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA)

The ideal candidate requires

• 4–6 years of hands‑on experience in maintenance of automated industrial machinery
• Strong experience with Mitsubishi PLCs (mandatory)
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical components: VFDs, relays, contactors, sensors, safety circuits
• Good electrical wiring skill and understanding of industrial electrical panels
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics and dispensing machines
• Ability to read electrical & mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams and P&IDs
• Strong troubleshooting & analytical skills
• Basic understanding of MES/SCADA alarms and machine data (good to have)
• ITI / Diploma in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics (or similar)

What matters

• High ownership, urgency and responsiveness during breakdowns
• Calm and structured problem-solving mindset
• Strong communication skills — able to coordinate with operators, engineers & vendors
• Team player with a people-first attitude
• Willingness to learn, adapt and work hands‑on with both electrical & mechanical systems

About Us

Exponent simplifies energy for EVs.

Co-founded by Arun Vinayak (Ather Energy's Founding Partner & Former Chief Product Officer) and Sanjay Byalal (Former hardware strategic sourcing and cell strategy lead, Ather and Former Supply Chain Lead, HUL), Exponent focuses on solving two sides of the energy problem by building the e^pump (charging station) and e^pack (battery pack) which together unlock 15-min rapid charging

The 200+ strong team has tons of EV experience and is in the process of hiring more professionals to build & scale Exponent as one of the best EV Energy Companies out of India