Senior Engineer- CPED

Wipro Infrastructure Engineering; India; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro Infrastructure Engineering is seeking an experienced Automation & Controls professional in India to lead planning, execution, and support for electrical, electronics, and retrofit projects across manufacturing operations.

You will handle PLC logic design, programming, troubleshooting, and system optimization, while coordinating with vendors, maintenance teams, and manufacturing stakeholders to achieve reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• BE Candidates: 4-5 years experience in automation & retrofit projects.
• Diploma Candidates: 6-8 years experience in automation & retrofit projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute electrical, electronics, and retrofit projects.
• Engineer automation initiatives for manufacturing facilities.
• Design, troubleshoot, and commission control panels and automation systems.
• Prepare RFQs, BOQs, schedules, and technical specs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and vendors for project success.
• Install, test, and validate performance of systems.
• Drive TPM, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with EHS guidelines and engineering standards.

Skills

PLC logic design

Fanuc control systems

Siemens control systems

Automation & machine integration

Electrical circuit design

Control panel design

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BE Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Diploma Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

LT Electrical Systems

Cabling & Earthing standards

Job description

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Role Description:

Responsible for planning, execution, and support of electrical, electronics, automation, and retrofit projects across manufacturing operations. The role involves machine automation, PLC programming, electrical system design, project execution, maintenance improvement initiatives, and coordination with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Additionally, the role involves:

• Planning and execution of electrical and electronics scope for new and retrofit projects.
• Engineering automation initiatives for manufacturing facilities.
• PLC logic design, programming, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
• Designing and troubleshooting electrical circuits, control panels, and automation systems.
• Preparing project schedules, RFQs, BOQs, technical specifications, and project documentation.
• Coordinating with manufacturing, maintenance, vendors, and project stakeholders for successful project implementation.
• Supporting installation, testing, commissioning, and performance validation of systems.
• Driving machine reconditioning, retrofitment, TPM, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with EHS requirements and applicable engineering standards.

Qualification:

• BE - Electrical & Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering
  OR
• Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering

Desired Experience:

• BE Candidates: 4-5 years
• Diploma Candidates: 6-8 years

Eligibility Criteria for Internal Applicants:

• Minimum experience in the current role: 2 years
• Minimum performance criteria (HVC/MR for last 2 years): HVC
• Grade criteria: WIN F1 / WIN F / WIN E/WIPRO WATER B2 / WIPRO WATER B1

Key Skills Required:

Automation & Controls

• PLC logic design, programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Experience with Fanuc and Siemens control systems.
• Engineering automation and machine integration.
• Electrical circuit design and troubleshooting.
• Control panel design and implementation.

Manufacturing & Machine Engineering

• Hands-on experience with CNC machines such as:
  • HMC
  • VMC
  • Turning Centers (TC)
  • Special Purpose Machines (SPM)
• Exposure to:
  • Doosan
  • Hyundai
  • ACE
  • AMS
  • BFW
  • Friction Welding Machines
  • Induction Hardening Machines
  • Burnishing Machines

Project Management & Execution

• Project planning and execution for automation and retrofit projects.
• Preparation of RFQs, BOQs, project schedules, and technical specifications.
• Vendor management and technical coordination.
• Cross-functional stakeholder management.
• Installation, testing, commissioning, and performance validation.
• Knowledge of:
  • LT Electrical Systems
  • Control Panels
  • Cable Sizing
  • Earthing Systems
• Understanding of:
  • IS Standards
  • IEC Standards
  • NBC Compliance Requirements
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Circuit Design.
• Machine reconditioning and retrofitment of conventional machines.

Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

• Identification and management of critical machine spares.
• TPM implementation and maintenance excellence.
• Kaizen and QCC initiatives.
• Continuous improvement and productivity enhancement projects.

EHS & Compliance

• Understanding of EHS guidelines and safe work practices.
• Risk assessment and hazard identification.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable safety and engineering standards.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Project coordination and execution capability.
• Self-driven and result-oriented mindset.

Reporting to:

Head – Central Production Engineering Department (CPED)

Work Location:

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel to other Wipro plants based on project requirements.
• Candidates who can join within 30 days are preferred.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Wipro encourages applications from diverse candidates. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.