PLC Programmer

Nexus Automation Solutions; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary per industry norms

Diverse automation projects across行业

End-to-end project lifecycle exposure

Collaborative, growth-oriented team

Job summary

Nexus Automation Solutions in Coimbatore is seeking a PLC Programmer to design, develop, and support PLC, SCADA, and HMI-based control systems for industrial automation projects.

You will lead PLC system design, develop requirements and documentation, optimize logic, and create interfaces for multi-system communication while collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams. Travel for site work and factory/site testing is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Mechatronics or related field.
• 1–3 years of PLC programming and industrial automation; freshers with strong fundamentals welcome.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider, Mitsubishi, or Delta PLCs.
• Familiarity with SCADA and HMI development software.
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC).
• Willingness to travel for site commissioning and FAT/SAT as required.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of PLC systems, SCADA systems, and HMIs.
• Develop system requirements, specifications, and design documentation.
• Optimize program logic and algorithms to achieve desired system performance and functionality.
• Develop interfaces and protocols for seamless communication between different systems and devices.
• Engage with customers to understand their requirements and provide tailored solutions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customer inquiries, technical discussions, and project updates.
• Develop prototypes or proof-of-concept systems to validate design concepts and functionality.
• Conduct testing and validation procedures to verify system performance and reliability.
• Manage automation projects from inception to completion, including project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior automation engineers and technicians.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in automation technologies, providing guidance to project teams.
• Develop and execute testing procedures to validate functionality, performance, and reliability of automation systems.
• Conduct FAT and SAT to ensure system compliance with customer requirements.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA

HMI development

Industrial automation

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's / Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley (Rockwell)

Schneider Electric

Mitsubishi

Delta

SCADA software

HMI software

Job description

Salary: As per industry standards (based on experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Nexus Automation Solutions is looking for a motivated PLC Programmer to join our automation engineering team in Coimbatore. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and support PLC, SCADA, and HMI-based control systems for industrial automation projects, working closely with cross‑functional teams and customers to deliver reliable, high‑performance solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of PLC systems, SCADA systems, and HMIs.
• Develop system requirements, specifications, and design documentation.
• Optimize program logic and algorithms to achieve desired system performance and functionality.
• Develop interfaces and protocols for seamless communication between different systems and devices.
• Engage with customers to understand their requirements and provide tailored solutions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customer inquiries, technical discussions, and project updates.
• Develop prototypes or proof‑of‑concept systems to validate design concepts and functionality.
• Conduct testing and validation procedures to verify system performance and reliability.
• Manage automation projects from inception to completion, including project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior automation engineers and technicians.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in automation technologies, providing guidance to project teams.
• Develop and execute testing procedures to validate functionality, performance, and reliability of automation systems.
• Conduct FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) to ensure system compliance with customer requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's / Diploma degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field.
• 1–3 years of experience in PLC programming and industrial automation (freshers with strong fundamentals in PLC Programming are also welcome to apply).
• Hands-on knowledge of PLC platforms such as Siemens, Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider, Mitsubishi, or Delta.
• Familiarity with SCADA and HMI development software.
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC).
• Basic knowledge of electrical panel design and control wiring is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills for customer-facing interactions.
• Willingness to travel for site commissioning, FAT/SAT, and customer visits as required.

Preferred Skills

• Prior exposure to project management in an automation/manufacturing environment.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or technicians.
• Knowledge of proof‑of‑concept/prototype development for automation solutions.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary as per industry standards, commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work on diverse automation projects across industries.
• Exposure to end‑to‑end project lifecycle — from design to commissioning.
• Collaborative and growth‑oriented work environment.