MGR (PM & FE)

Bajaj Auto Limited; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Bajaj Auto Limited in India seeks a Senior Planned Maintenance Engineer to lead digital and automation-enabled maintenance for painting and process equipment. The role emphasizes Industry 4.0, IoT monitoring, and predictive maintenance.

You will integrate equipment with SCADA/MES, develop dashboards for OEE and downtime analytics, and optimize reliability. The candidate should have 6–10 years experience and a BE in Electrical/ Electronics, with hands-on automation exposure in automotive/painting

Qualifications

• B.E. Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree required.
• 6–10 years minimum maintenance engineering experience.
• Hands-on automation and Industry 4.0 exposure.
• Automotive/paint industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP PM / MM and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise maintenance of painting process equipment and utilities.
• Drive IoT-enabled monitoring and data analytics for maintenance.
• Implement predictive maintenance using vibration analysis and thermal imaging.
• Integrate equipment with SCADA / MES for centralized control.
• Develop dashboards for OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and downtime analytics.
• Program and troubleshoot Mitsubishi PLCs; ensure HMI/SCADA integration.
• Maintain conveyors, ovens, gas trains; ensure safety interlocks.

Skills

Predictive maintenance

Industry 4.0

IoT monitoring

Data analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

IT tools (Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

B.E. Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Mitsubishi FX & R Series PLCs

HMI/SCADA (Genesis or equivalent)

SCADA / MES integration

VFDs and servo drives

Sensors & automation hardware

SAP PM / MM

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

2 Reporting Functional reporting to : Functional Head / Department Head

3 Background Desirable: B.E. Electrical/ Electronic Engineering o hands-on experience in Electrical Automation

ii) Experience Minimum: 6 Maximum: 10

iii) Age Limit Minimum: 25 Maximum: 35

4 Job Role & Responsibilities Role: Planned Maintenance

Responsibilities: Paint Process Equipment's & Utilities

Digital & Automation-Enabled Maintenance

Drive Industry 4.0 initiatives including IoT-enabled monitoring, condition-based maintenance, and data analytics

Implement predictive maintenance using vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and real-time diagnostics

Integrate equipment with SCADA / MES platforms for centralized monitoring and control

Develop dashboards for OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and downtime analytics

PLC & Control Systems

Program, diagnose, and troubleshoot Mitsubishi FX & R Series PLCs

Ensure seamless integration with HMI and SCADA systems (Genesis or equivalent)

Process Equipment Maintenance

Conveyor & Paint Booth Systems:-

Maintain VFDs, servo drives, encoders, and sensor-based automation systems

Improve system reliability using predictive alerts and monitoring tools

Monitor electrostatic parameters, airflow, and filtration efficiency

Ensure booth monitoring, control systems, and alarm automation are effective

Track performance and optimize operational efficiency

Oven & Gas Train (PNG) Systems:-

Maintain curing ovens, gas trains, burners, and safety interlocks as per combustion standards

Implement automated control loops for temperature and gas flow

Integrate sensors for real-time combustion efficiency monitoring

Ensure all interlocks and safety automation systems are fail-safe

Safety & Compliance (Automation Perspective)

Ensure automation systems comply with functional safety standards (SIL / interlocks)

Maintain safety in hazardous paint shop environments through:

Gas leak detection automation, Flameproof systems, Fire detection systems

Demonstrate strong problem-solving, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration

Manage shift schedules aligned with production targets and maintenance plans.

3rd Party Manpower KPI control and Adherence management

Budget & Spare Parts Management

Maintain inventory of critical spares (Painting system spares , Mitsubishi modules, gas train, ASU Spares)

SAP PM / MM Module Operation

Coordinate and negotiate with OEMs and third-party service providers

Technical / Functional Competencies

Knowledge of automotive industry best practices (Productivity, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Safety)

Experience in greenfield projects

Well-versed with SAP system

Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, and ISO 45001 standards

Internal auditor certification (QMS / OHSAS) preferred

TPM awareness (JIPM methodology preferred)

Proficiency in IT tools such as Excel and PowerPoint

6 Likely sources Industry Background (Preferred)

Automobile / Auto-component / Manufacturing / Paint Industry / PLC ,Robotics Manufacturers (I.e. Mitshubishi etc)