Senior Automation Engineer

Haarvard Management Consultants; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Haarvard Management Consultants is seeking a senior electrical and automation design engineer to lead the development of Special Purpose Machines (SPMs). You will create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and the overall control system architecture to deliver robust automation solutions.

The role requires hands-on work with Siemens and Rockwell PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, and VFDs, along with strong knowledge of safety standards and industrial automation.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Electrical, E&I, Instrumentation or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in SPM/Machine Building/Industrial Automation.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens and/or Rockwell PLCs, HMI, Servo, and VFD systems.
• Proficient in Electrical CAD tools such as EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong knowledge of machine safety, electrical standards, and industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and automation design for Special Purpose Machines (SPMs).
• Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, and control system architecture.
• Select PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, VFDs, sensors, and safety components.
• Execute PLC programming, machine commissioning, FAT/SAT, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with mechanical and software teams for successful project delivery.

Skills

Electrical design

Automation design

PLC programming

FAT/SAT

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional coordination

Education

BE/B.Tech in Electrical, E&I, Instrumentation

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

HMI

Servo drives

VFDs

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Lead electrical and automation design for Special Purpose Machines (SPMs).
• Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, and control system architecture.
• Select PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, VFDs, sensors, and safety components.
• Execute PLC programming, machine commissioning, FAT/SAT, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with mechanical and software teams for successful project delivery.

Preferred candidate profile

• BE/B.Tech in Electrical, E&I, Instrumentation, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in SPM/Machine Building/Industrial Automation.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens and/or Rockwell PLCs, HMI, Servo, and VFD systems.
• Proficient in Electrical CAD tools such as EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong knowledge of machine safety, electrical standards, and industrial automation.