Project Engineer – PLC & Automation – Guindy

Sanvi Business Solutions; Chennai District; On-site; INR 391,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth path to Senior Project Engineer

Job summary

Leading Industrial Automation Company in Guindy, Chennai, is hiring a Project Engineer — PLC & Automation. 4–7 years of hands-on Siemens PLC experience is required, with expertise in TIA Portal and STEP 7.

You will handle programming, wiring, and site commissioning for Siemens-based control systems at client sites in Tamil Nadu. The role involves hands-on panel work, HMI/SCADA design, and field execution with FAT/SAT activities.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years hands-on experience in PLC automation projects, preferably with Siemens.
• Diploma or B.E. in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• PLC programming and hardware configuration for Siemens systems.
• HMI/SCADA layouts and panel wiring for control panels.
• Field execution, site commissioning, FAT/SAT activities.
• Troubleshooting and documentation of systems and reports.

Skills

Siemens PLC

TIA Portal

STEP 7

HMI/SCADA

Electrical wiring

Field instruments

Reading schematics

Education

Diploma/B.E in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation

Tools

WinCC

S7-1200

S7-1500

Job description

*Job Title:* Project Engineer — PLC & Automation

*Company:* Leading Industrial Automation Company

*Location:* Guindy, Chennai

*Experience:* 4–7 years

*Salary:* Rs. 35,000 — Rs. 40,000 per month benefits

*Employment Type:* Full-time, Site Office based

*About the Role We are a leading industrial automation company executing PLC, SCADA, and control panel projects for manufacturing, pharma, and process industries. We’re looking for a hands‑on Project Engineer — PLC* based in Guindy to handle programming, panel wiring, and site commissioning for Siemens-based control systems.

*Key Responsibilities1. PLC Programming & Hardware* – Modify, develop, and troubleshoot Siemens PLC programs using TIA Portal and STEP 7.

• Configure, maintain, and commission Siemens PLCs including S7-1200 and S7-1500 systems.
• Ensure programs meet logic, safety, and process requirements per client specs.

2. HMI/SCADA & Panel Work – Design and implement functional HMI/SCADA layouts for operator ease and process monitoring.

• Execute hands‑on installation and wiring of electrical control panels as per schematics.
• Interpret electrical drawings, control panel schematics, P&IDs, and process documents accurately.

3. Field Execution & Commissioning – Install, wire, and calibrate field instruments at client project sites.

• Execute FAT/SAT, site testing, commissioning, and startup activities at client facilities.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and process teams for smooth project handover.

4. Troubleshooting & Documentation – Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair control system and hardware faults on‑site and remotely.

• Prepare clean technical reports, as‑built wiring diagrams, and user manuals post‑commissioning.
• Maintain project documentation and update stakeholders on progress/issues.

Qualifications & Skills
Must‑Have: – 4–7 years hands‑on experience in PLC automation projects, preferably with Siemens.

• Strong proficiency in TIA Portal, STEP 7, WinCC for PLC HMI programming.
• Good knowledge of electrical control panel wiring, relays, MCBs, drives, and field instruments.
• Ability to read and work from electrical schematics, GA drawings, and loop diagrams.
• Diploma/B.E in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related field.

Good to Have: – Experience in industries like automotive, pharma, FMCG, or water treatment.

• Knowledge of industrial networks: Profibus, Profinet, Modbus.
• Willingness for travel to client sites across Tamil Nadu for commissioning.

Desired Attributes – Hands‑on problem solver with strong debugging skills.

• Detail‑oriented with good documentation habits.
• Self‑driven, deadline‑focused, and good team coordination.
• Comfortable with both desk work and site execution.

Benefits

• Salary: Rs. 35K — 40K per month based on experience site allowances
• Growth path to Senior Project Engineer / Automation Lead

Work Location: Guindy, Chennai.

Immediate joiners are preferred.