MET Controls Engineer

Corning Inc.; Pune District; In loco; INR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Corning Inc. in Pune, India, seeks an experienced Maintenance Engineer to lead electrical, instrumentation and control systems upkeep on large-scale manufacturing lines.

You will ensure safe practices, implement preventive maintenance, and support new equipment installation and technology transfer. The role emphasizes troubleshooting PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, servo drives and VFDs, plus reading schematics and P&IDs.

Competenze

• 5–7 years of experience in process equipment automation and maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety practices and compliance.
• Proven ability to deliver results while effectively managing multiple tasks on the shop floor.
• Hands-on troubleshooting on PLCs and servo drives with ability to modify PLC logic.
• Six Sigma DMAIC experience or certification preferred.

Mansioni

• Ensure safe working practices and PCPD requirements across process areas.
• Execute preventive, predictive, corrective and breakdown maintenance for electrical, controls systems and related equipment.
• Support equipment installation, technology transfer, safety improvements, cost reduction, documentation and training.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues and perform RCA for failures.
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and control systems including PLCs, SCADA, HMI, servo drives, VFDs, sensors, actuators.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment breakdowns related to automation to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, control schematics, and P&IDs.
• Maintain documentation for compliance, calibration, audits and other standards.
• Support plans to improve technology to enhance quality, efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor to identify improvements and lead DMAIC projects.
• Ensure electrical maintenance activities maximize uptime, reliability and safety.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement preventive/predictive maintenance strategies.

Conoscenze

Process automation

Manufacturing floor maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial safety

Cross-functional teamwork

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, E&TC, Instrumentation or Control Engineering

Strumenti

PLC programming

SCADA

HMI

Servo drives

VFDs

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Function/Dept Purpose Statement:

The Manufacturing Excellence Team (MET) serves as the custodian of process equipment reliability, maintenance excellence and continuous improvement. The team drives and implements equipment and process improvements, executes cost-reduction and reliability enhancement projects, supports operations through advanced troubleshooting, and monitors equipment and process performance to improve efficiency, uptime and overall plant effectiveness.

Position Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe working practices across all areas and implement & sustain PCPD requirements within process areas.
• Execute preventive, predictive, corrective and breakdown maintenance for electrical, controls systems and associated process equipment.
• Support teams in new equipment installation, technology transfer, safety improvements, process certification, cost reduction initiatives, documentation and training activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues and conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment and process failures.
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, including PLCs, SCADA, HMI, servo drives, VFDs, sensors, actuators and associated field devices including set-up and programming
• Diagnose and resolve equipment breakdowns related to automation systems, machine controls, communication networks and motion control systems to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, control schematics, and P&IDs.
• Maintain documentation related to statutory compliance, preventive maintenance, calibration, audits and other industrial standard requirements.
• Support the development and execution of plans to evaluate and implement improvements in existing technologies to enhance product quality, efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor to understand equipment and process performance, identify improvement opportunities, and lead DMAIC-based problem-solving initiatives to resolve chronic issues and enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure electrical maintenance activities are carried out effectively to maximize equipment uptime, reliability and operational safety.
• Monitor equipment performance, analyze breakdown trends and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve plant efficiency.

Required Experience:

• 5–7 years of experience in process equipment automation & maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Good exposure to industrial safety practices and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to deliver results while effectively managing multiple tasks, priorities and operational issues.
• Significant hands-on experience on the manufacturing floor, with a strong understanding of machines and production equipment, and a track record of resolving electrical and control-related challenges in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Practical experience in troubleshooting and problem-solving on production lines using reputed PLC and servo drive software, with the ability to understand PLC logic, make code changes and implement program updates effectively.

Required Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, E&TC, Instrumentation or Control Engineering.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong data analysis skills, including control charts, Pareto analysis and pivot tables, with a sound analytical mindset.
• Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience in Manufacturing 4.0 practices, including communication protocols such as OPC UA, EtherNet, Profibus and serial communication, as well as data transfer between control systems and plant servers.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a collaborative team member and as a team leader.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to develop proficiency in troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and analyzing manufacturing data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or experience in executing DMAIC projects will be preferred