Senior Engineer Electrical & Electronics

Jyoti CNC Automation; Rajkot; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Jyoti CNC Automation seeks a skilled Electrical Maintenance Lead to oversee breakdown, preventive, and predictive maintenance of CNC, VMC, DCMC/Die Casting, VTL, and other production equipment in our Rajkot facility.

You will troubleshoot CNC control systems, PLCs, servo systems, VFDs, HMIs, drives, sensors, encoders, and electrical control panels; read and write PLC programs; and ensure safe, efficient machine operation with strong ladder logic and I/O mapping expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience in PLC troubleshooting, program reading, modification, and writing.
• Strong knowledge of ladder logic, PLC I/O, timers, counters, data handling, interlocks, alarms, and machine sequences.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC-HMI-machine communication and I/O-related faults.
• Strong CNC, VMC, and VTL electrical systems knowledge.
• Electrical safety and maintenance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead breakdown, preventive, and predictive electrical maintenance of CNC, VMC, DCMC/Die Casting, VTL, and other production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain CNC control systems, PLCs, servo systems, VFDs, HMIs, drives, sensors, encoders, and electrical control panels.
• Diagnose faults and rectify issues across PLC I/O, control circuits, interlocks, safety circuits, sensors, relays, transformers, and power circuits.
• Read, troubleshoot, modify, and write PLC programs for automation and sequencing problems.
• Tackle ladder logic, I/O mapping, timers, counters, interlocks, alarms, and machine sequences in PLC platforms.
• Troubleshoot servo motors, servo drives, spindle drives, VFDs, encoders, proximity sensors, limit switches, photo sensors, and solenoids.
• Troubleshoot CNC controllers, machine interfaces, turret/tool changer circuits, spindle systems, coolant and lubrication systems, and safety interlocks.
• Handle electrical and control-system troubleshooting of laser cutting and fiber laser machines, including controls, drives, sensors, and safety interlocks.
• Inspect electrical panels, perform modifications, wiring, cable terminations, and control-circuit improvements.
• Identify critical spare parts and maintain inventory; document breakdowns and maintenance history.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Ladder logic

Servo drives

CNC/VMC/VTL systems

Electrical control panels

Diagnostics and RCA

Maintenance planning

Team guidance

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Insulation testers

Clamps meters

HMI systems

Drive software

Job description

• Lead breakdown, preventive, and predictive electrical maintenance of CNC, VMC, DCMC/Die Casting, VTL, and other production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain CNC control systems, PLCs, servo systems, VFDs, HMIs, drives, sensors, encoders, and electrical control panels.
• Handle electrical and electronic maintenance of:
• CNC Machines
• VMC Machines
• DCMC / Die Casting Machines
• VTL Machines
• Laser Cutting Machines
• Fiber Laser Machines
• Shearing Machines
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Bending Machines
• Plant Utility Equipment
• Diagnose and rectify faults related to PLC I/O, control circuits, interlocks, safety circuits, sensors, relays, contactors, SMPS, transformers, and power circuits.
• Read, troubleshoot, modify, and write PLC programs for machine automation and sequence-related issues.
• Troubleshoot commonly used industrial PLC platforms and demonstrate a strong understanding of ladder logic, I/O mapping, timers, counters, interlocks, alarms, and machine sequences.
• Troubleshoot servo motors, servo drives, spindle drives, VFDs, encoders, proximity sensors, limit switches, photo sensors, and solenoid controls.
• Troubleshoot CNC controllers, machine interfaces, turret/tool changer circuits, spindle systems, coolant systems, lubrication systems, and machine safety interlocks.
• Handle electrical and control-system troubleshooting of laser cutting and fiber laser machines, including machine controls, drives, sensors, and safety interlocks.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control systems of shearing and bending machines, including PLCs, hydraulic controls, sensors, and safety circuits.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, PLC ladder diagrams, CNC electrical diagrams, and machine manuals.
• Carry out electrical panel inspection, modification, wiring, cable termination, and control-circuit improvements.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring electrical and electronic breakdowns and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Plan and execute preventive maintenance activities to improve MTBF and reduce MTTR.
• Support installation, commissioning, machine shifting, modifications, and automation upgrades.
• Coordinate with machine OEMs and service engineers during major breakdowns and commissioning activities.
• Maintain records of breakdowns, preventive maintenance activities, machine history, critical spares, and corrective actions.
• Identify critical electrical and electronic spare parts and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Guide and provide technical support to electricians, technicians, and junior engineers.
• Coordinate with Production, Mechanical, Automation, and Utility teams to minimize machine downtime.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, LOTO, 5S, PPE, and maintenance procedures.

Required Technical Skills

PLC & Automation

• Strong hands-on experience in PLC troubleshooting, program reading, modification, and writing.
• Good understanding of ladder logic, PLC I/O, timers, counters, data handling, interlocks, alarms, and machine sequences.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC-HMI-machine communication and I/O-related faults.
• Good knowledge of industrial automation and machine control systems.

CNC & Machine Controls

• Strong knowledge of CNC, VMC, and VTL electrical and electronic systems.
• Experience with servo drives, spindle drives, servo motors, encoders, CNC controllers, and machine interfaces.
• Ability to troubleshoot machine alarms and electrical/control faults.

Drives & Motors

• AC/DC Motors
• Servo Motors and Servo Drives
• Spindle Drives
• VFDs
• Encoders
• Braking Systems
• Motor Control Circuits

Electrical & Electronics

• Strong knowledge of 415V/230V AC and 24V DC control systems.
• Experience with MCBs, MCCBs, contactors, relays, overloads, SMPS, transformers, control panels, safety relays, and emergency circuits.
• Ability to use multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, oscilloscopes/basic electronic diagnostic tools, and other maintenance instruments.

Laser & Sheet Metal Machinery

• Maintenance experience with laser cutting and fiber laser machines.
• Electrical and control troubleshooting experience with shearing and bending machines.
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, safety circuits, and hydraulic-machine interfaces.

Utility Equipment

Exposure to electrical maintenance of:

• Air Compressors
• Chillers
• Cooling Towers
• Pumps
• Air Dryers
• DG Sets
• HVAC and Utility Systems
• Water Circulation Systems