Senior PLC Programmer (Manager / Department Head)

Nexage Technology; Deoria; On-site; INR 569,000 - 770,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexage Technology in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand seeks an experienced Senior PLC Programmer (Manager/Department Head) to lead the Electrical & Automation Department. The role requires strong PLC programming, industrial automation, and project execution skills with extensive travel across India.

Ideal candidates have a Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or Automation Engineering and 5–8 years of hands-on PLC experience, with leadership capabilities and customer-focused coordination.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or Automation Engineering.
• 5 to 8 years hands‑on PLC Programming & Industrial Automation.
• Knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, and IIoT.
• Experience with Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, CC-Link.
• Willingness to travel across India.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify PLC programs for conveyors, automation systems, and SPMs.
• Lead the Electrical & Automation Department.
• Program, configure, test, and troubleshoot PLCs on Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Mitsubishi.
• Develop and configure HMI and SCADA applications.
• Prepare BOMs, drawings, and documentation for projects.
• Coordinate with customers to understand automation requirements.
• Travel across India for project execution and commissioning.
• Mentor and train the engineering team.

Skills

PLC Programming

Industrial Automation

Project Execution

Team Management

Customer Coordination

HMI

SCADA

Electrical Drives

Education

Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or Automation Engineering

Tools

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

Mitsubishi

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior PLC Programmer (Manager / Department Head) to lead our Electrical & Automation Department. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in PLC Programming, Industrial Automation, Project Execution, Team Management, and Customer Coordination.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop and modify PLC programs as per automation project requirements for Conveyor Systems, Material Handling Equipment, Robotic Automation, Assembly Automation, IoT-based Systems, and Special Purpose Machines (SPMs).
• Lead the Electrical & Automation Department consisting of 510 engineers.
• Program, configure, test, and troubleshoot PLCs using Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Mitsubishi platforms.
• Develop and configure HMI and SCADA applications.
• Design electrical drawings, control schematics, PLC panel layouts, I/O lists, and P&ID diagrams.
• Configure and troubleshoot VFDs, Servo Drives, Sensors, Actuators, and Control Panels.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT), system simulation, and onsite commissioning.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues during installation, commissioning, and production support.
• Coordinate with customers to understand automation requirements and provide effective technical solutions.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, electrical drawings, manuals, and commissioning reports.
• Provide after-sales technical support and troubleshooting.
• Travel to customer sites across India for project execution, commissioning, and support.
• Conduct regular team meetings, monitor project progress, follow up on ongoing projects, and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Provide technical guidance, engineering solutions, troubleshooting, and continuous support to team members during project execution.
• Plan and deliver technical training programs (Online, Offline, and Onsite) on PLC, HMI, SCADA, Industrial Automation, and commissioning activities.
• Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM) for project execution, customer enquiries, and quotations.
• Build, mentor, and strengthen the Electrical & Automation team by developing technical capabilities and maintaining engineering standards.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or Automation Engineering.
• 5 to 8 years of hands‑on experience in PLC Programming and Industrial Automation.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, Industrial IoT, and Electrical Control Systems.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, and CC-Link.
• Good understanding of Servo Systems, VFDs, Sensors, Actuators, Electrical Panels, and Machine Automation.
• Proven experience in leading Electrical & Automation teams and handling multiple automation projects simultaneously.
• Experience in preparing Bill of Materials (BOM) for automation projects and customer enquiries.
• Strong leadership, team management, mentoring, and training abilities.
• Experience in onsite commissioning, troubleshooting, and field support.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively for project execution.

Location :- Rudrapur, Uttarakhand

Salary :- Above 60,000 per month (Negotiable based on experience and skill set)

Travel :- Candidate should be willing to travel across India for project execution and commissioning.

Note: Preference will be given to candidates from Robotic Automation Companies (First Preference), followed by PLC System Integrator Companies, System Integration Companies, Industrial Automation Companies, Machine Manufacturing Companies, Conveyor & Material Handling Equipment Manufacturers, and Special Purpose Machine (SPM) Manufacturers. Candidates from other industries may not be considered.