Plc Programming Engineer

VR Coatings; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

VR Coatings in Pune seeks an experienced PLC Programmer to lead electrical design, control system development, and machine automation from concept to commissioning at customer sites.

The role covers PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, panel engineering, and remote IO integration, with responsibilities spanning design, troubleshooting, and on-site support for industrial machines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering.
• 6–10 years of experience in automation industry.
• Experience with industrial machine electrical systems and control panels.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design activities for industrial machines and automation systems.
• Prepare electrical schematics, GA drawings, IO lists, cable schedules, and BOM.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, and servo control programs.
• Coordinate with mechanical and production teams during machine manufacturing.
• Lead machine installation, commissioning, and customer training.
• Plan project timelines and document technical reports.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI & SCADA

Motion control

VFDs

Electrical design

Industrial networks

Reading electrical drawings

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Mitsubishi GX Works

Omron

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Role & responsibilities

PLC Programmer is responsible for leading electrical design, control system development, PLC programming, panel engineering, machine automation, commissioning, and technical support activities for industrial machine manufacturing projects. The role includes complete responsibility from concept design to final machine commissioning at customer site.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Engineering

• Lead electrical design activities for industrial machines and automation systems.
• Prepare electrical schematics, GA drawings, IO lists, cable schedules, and BOM.
• Design control panels including MCC, PCC, PLC, VFD, and remote IO panels.
• Select electrical components such as PLC, HMI, servo systems, sensors, relays, safety devices, and field instruments.
• Ensure electrical design compliance with industrial standards and customer specifications.

Automation & Control Systems

• Develop and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, and servo control programs.
• Integrate VFDs, servo drives, safety PLCs, and industrial communication systems.
• Handle machine sequencing, interlocks, alarms, recipe management, and data logging systems.
• Support motion control and synchronized automation applications.
• Maintain program backup and software revision control.

Machine Manufacturing Support

• Coordinate with mechanical, production, and assembly teams during machine manufacturing.
• Support panel wiring, machine wiring, and FAT activities.
• Resolve electrical and automation issues during machine assembly.
• Ensure machine readiness as per project schedule.

Commissioning & Customer Support

• Lead machine installation and commissioning activities at customer site.
• Conduct machine trials, tuning, and production validation.
• Provide customer training for machine operation and maintenance.
• Support troubleshooting during warranty and after-sales service period.
• Coordinate with customers for technical discussions and modification requirements.

Project Management

• Plan and monitor electrical and automation project timelines.
• Coordinate with vendors for procurement of electrical and automation components.
• Ensure project execution within budget and delivery schedule.
• Prepare project documentation and technical reports.

Team Management

• Lead electrical design engineers, PLC programmers, technicians, and commissioning engineers.
• Allocate project responsibilities and monitor team performance.
• Conduct technical training and skill development activities.
• Ensure proper documentation and engineering standards within department.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of industrial machine electrical systems.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting expertise.
• Experience with HMI, SCADA, Servo, Motion Control, and VFD systems.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols:
• Modbus
• Profinet
• Ethernet/IP
• Profibus
• CANopen
• Understanding of machine safety systems and electrical standards.
• Ability to read and develop electrical drawings and control schematics.

Knowledge of panel manufacturing and machine wiring practices

Preferred candidate profile

Educational Qualification

• Bachelors Degree / Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering.

Experience Required

6 to 10 years experience in automation industry

• Siemens TIA Portal
• Allen-Bradley Studio 5000
• Mitsubishi GX Works
• Omron
• AutoCAD Electrical
• EPLAN
• Servo systems from Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Festo