PLC Programmer & Automation Manager

Waveultra Engineers Automation Pvt Ltd.; India; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Waveultra Engineers Automation Pvt Ltd. seeks a proactive PLC Programmer with extensive automation background. You will design and test PLC logic for Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi systems, and ensure reliable operations across manufacturing environments.

You will integrate PLCs with HMIs/SCADA, troubleshoot in real-time, document configurations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs and SCADA in manufacturing settings.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for real-time issues.
• Proficient in PLC programming environments and industrial protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, program and test PLC logic for automation systems.
• Integrate PLCs with HMIs, SCADA, and control interfaces.
• Diagnose and resolve PLC issues to minimize downtime.
• Identify opportunities for automation improvements and safety.
• Create detailed documentation for programs and configurations.
• Collaborate with design, electrical, mechanical and production teams.
• Participate in on-site testing, commissioning and validation.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLCs

HMIs

SCADA

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Siemens TIA Portal

RSLogix

GX Works

Modbus

Profibus

Ethernet/IP

Documentation

Leadership

Innovation

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

Results orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Diploma

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

RSLogix

GX Works

Modbus

Profibus

Ethernet/IP

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and results-oriented PLC Programmer with a strong background in industrial automation and machinery. The ideal candidate will have 10 to 15 years of hands-on experience in programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining PLC systems, particularly in manufacturing or automotive environments. The PLC Programmer is expected to actively engage in daily operations, take ownership of assigned tasks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless automation processes. This role demands a problem-solver who stays updated with the latest PLC technologies and is committed to optimizing system performance and ensuring minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• PLC Programming & Development: Design, program, and testPLC logic for automation systems using platforms such as Siemens,Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, or equivalent, ensuring efficient and reliablesystem operations.
• Control System Integration: Actively engage in theintegration of PLCs with HMIs, SCADA, and other industrial control systems.Ensure seamless communication and system functionality across allinterfaces.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Diagnose and resolve PLCand control system issues in real time to minimize downtime. Providetechnical support to production and maintenance teams.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify automation opportunitiesand implement control system improvements to enhance productivity, safety,and equipment reliability.
• Technical Documentation: Create and maintain detaileddocumentation for PLC programs, wiring diagrams, system configurations,and operational manuals.
• Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams: Work closelywith design, mechanical, electrical, and production teams to understandrequirements and develop control systems that meet functional and safetyspecifications.
• Testing & Commissioning: Participate in on-sitecommissioning, system validation, and functional testing of PLC-basedsystems for new installations or upgrades.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all control systems complywith industry standards, safety regulations, and internal engineeringpractices.
• Training & Knowledge Sharing: Support and trainoperators, technicians, and junior engineers on PLC system operation andtroubleshooting techniques.
• Project Execution: Take ownership of automation-relatedtasks within larger engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery,adherence to scope, and high-quality execution.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and analyze theperformance of automation systems, generate reports, and recommendoptimization measures based on data insights.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineer or Diploma,

Experience

• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in marketing, with at least 4+ yearsof experience in the automobile and/or machinery sectors.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs,SCADA, sensors, and actuators, with a solid understanding of machineryoperations and control logic.
• Exceptional troubleshooting, diagnostic, and analytical skills forresolving real-time system issues under pressure.
• Proficiency in PLC programming environments (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal,Allen-Bradley RSLogix, Mitsubishi GX Works) and industrial communicationprotocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
• Excellent project execution skills with the ability to manage multiplecontrol system tasks and meet tight deadlines in a manufacturingenvironment.
• Detail-oriented and methodical approach to programming, systemoptimization, and documentation, with a strong commitment to safety andquality standards.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and inspire a marketing team,managing both creative and tactical execution of marketing plans.
• Innovation: Creative and forward-thinking, with theability to drive new marketing strategies and ideas to stand out in acompetitive market.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical skills, with theability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable marketingstrategies.
• Relationship Building: Strong relationship managementskills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and externalstakeholders.
• Results-oriented: Focused on delivering measurableresults and improving ROI through strategic marketing efforts.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the automobile and machinery industry.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Career growth opportunities and professional development.