Project Engineer (Servo) - Automation Solutions

BASE Automation; India; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in India seeks a Project Engineer to troubleshoot and support servo drive systems, primarily Rockwell Automation. This role involves leading retrofit projects and requires 3-8 years of hands-on experience with motion control. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics or Electrical engineering, have a proactive mindset, and be willing to travel extensively across India. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of hands-on experience in servo/motion control systems.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations across India (travel up to 40–60%).
• Knowledge of upgrade planning, BOM validation, and field commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, commission, and support servo drive systems.
• Lead or support retrofit and upgrade projects.
• Conduct on-site diagnostics and implement solutions for performance tuning.

Skills

Expertise in Rockwell Automation – Kinetix servo drives

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000

RSLogix

Job description

Project Engineer (Servo) - Automation Solutions

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Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, commission, and support servo drive systems—predominantly Rockwell Automation (Kinetix series preferred), but exposure to other platforms (Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi) is a plus.
• Lead or support retrofit and upgrade projects involving mechatronics subsystems.
• Conduct on-site diagnostics and implement solutions for performance tuning, alarms, and unexpected breakdowns.
• Collaborate with design, PLC, and SCADA teams to ensure system integration.
• Serve as a technical SME for customers and internal teams; create documentation and conduct training when needed.

Authority

• The Service Engineer has the authority to perform the above-mentioned duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Execution Team Head, Project Manager, or any senior executive from the Execution Team.
• In addition to these delegated authorities, the Servo Engineer is encouraged to take initiative, propose innovative solutions, and drive improvements within the scope of their projects, demonstrating leadership and a forward-thinking approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering.
• 3–8 years of hands‑on experience in servo/motion control systems.
• Strong expertise in Rockwell Automation – Kinetix servo drives, Studio 5000, RSLogix.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations across India (travel up to 40–60%).
• Proactive mindset, excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of upgrade planning, BOM validation, and field commissioning

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in Tyre, Packaging, Robotics, or Automotive manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to safety PLCs, encoder feedback systems, and load tuning.
• Understanding of control panel design and wiring for motion systems.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Business Consulting and Services, and Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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