Job Description: PLC Engineer - Vehicle General Assembly (VGA) Shop
Position: PLC Engineer Vehicle General Assembly
Department: Maintenance
Experience: 4-6 Years
Location: Ranjangaon, Pune.
Job Summary
Responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and upkeep of equipment used in the car assembly shop. The role involves preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of conveyors, filling machine, battery tools, DC tools, Electrical power & control system and other assembly-line equipment to ensure zero downtime and optimal performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute PM schedules for equipment such as skillet, slat conveyors, Power and free conveyor, lifters, turntables, Scissor lift, RGV, AGV, RBT, WAM etc.
- Use condition monitoring tools to predict equipment failure.
- Maintain historical data and maintenance records for audit and analysis.
- Rapid fault diagnosis and repair during mechanical breakdowns of Conveyor drives, chain systems, gearboxes, Hydraulic and pneumatic tools.
- Coordinate with electrical/automation teams during mechatronic issues.
- Identify and maintain critical spares inventory.
- Optimize spare part usage through root cause analysis of recurring failures.
- Maintain equipment history, preventive maintenance checklists, and downtime logs.
- Comply with IATF 16949, ISO 45001, and plant safety protocols.
- Drive initiatives like OEE improvement, MTBF/MTTR tracking, and Kaizen projects.
- Support energy-saving and cost-reduction projects.
- Ensure LOTO, PPE usage, and adherence to safety norms during all maintenance activities.
Technical Skills
- Allen Bradley PLCs (preferred) & Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP
- Safety PLC Programming & Industrial Automation & Commissioning & MES Interface & Production Data Systems
Equipment Exposure
- Vehicle Assembly Lines & Conveyor Systems & DC Tools & Marriage Stations & Engine & Transmission Assembly Stations
- Door Assembly Lines & Fluid Filling Systems & Wheel & Tire Assembly Stations
- Torque Tightening Systems & AGV/AMR Systems (preferred)
Qualification
- BE/B.Tech/Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.
Key Competencies
- PLC Programming & VFD & HMI – Allen Bradely
- Automation Troubleshooting & Industrial Networking
- Root Cause Analysis & Commissioning & Start-up Support
- Teamwork and Problem Solving