Senior Project Engineer

Simpson & Co. Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson & Co. Ltd. in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, seeks a Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer to lead end-to-end manufacturing project execution for EV motor and controller facilities.

You will manage machine sourcing, CAPEX planning, installation, commissioning, validation, and production handover. Ideal candidates have strong SP M knowledge, industrial automation and electrical systems, PLCs, HMIs, and experience with EV motor/controller production lines.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Mechatronics or related discipline.
• 4–7 years of experience as Project Engineer in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of SP M and industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing projects from concept to production implementation.
• Prepare project timelines, CAPEX budgets, and execution plans.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, R&D, Purchase, Finance, and Suppliers.
• Track milestones, risks, and deliverables for on-time completion.
• Prepare CAPEX proposals with technical and financial justification.
• Develop RFQs and technical specs for equipment procurement and supplier evaluation.
• Support PO creation, vendor finalization, and procurement.
• Oversee machine installation, utility planning, and site readiness.
• Coordinate FAT and SAT for machinery.
• Lead machine commissioning and process qualification activities.
• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity requirements are met.

Skills

Special Purpose Machines

Industrial automation

Electrical systems

PLC programming

HMI development

Servo systems

Electrical schematics reading

Education

B.E./B.Tech – Electrical & Electronics or related

Job description

Department: Manufacturing Engineering / Projects

Industry: Electric Vehicle (EV) Motor & Controller Manufacturing

About the Role:

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and technically competent Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer to lead manufacturing project execution for EV Motor and Controller production facilities. The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end project management, including machine sourcing, CAPEX planning, technical evaluation, procurement support, installation, commissioning, validation, and production handover. The role requires strong experience in Special Purpose Machines (SPM), industrial automation, electrical systems, PLCs, HMIs, and manufacturing line integration. Exposure to world-class End-of-Line (EOL) testing systems, automated assembly lines, and EV manufacturing processes will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Project Management
• Lead manufacturing projects from concept to production implementation.
• Prepare project timelines, CAPEX budgets, and project execution plans.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including Production, Quality, Maintenance, R&D, Purchase, Finance, and Suppliers.
• Track project milestones, risks, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• CAPEX & Procurement Management
• Prepare CAPEX proposals with technical and financial justification.
• Develop technical specifications and RFQs for equipment procurement.
• Conduct supplier evaluation, technical discussions, and commercial comparison.
• Support Purchase team in PO creation, vendor finalization, and procurement.
• Monitor machine manufacturing progress and supplier compliance.
• Manage machine installation, utility planning, and site readiness activities.
• Coordinate FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test).
• Lead machine commissioning and process qualification activities.
• Ensure all safety, quality, and productivity requirements are met.
• Machine Validation & Production Readiness
• Execute machine validation protocols and production trials.
• Perform capability studies and process validation.
• Establish SOPs, work instructions, preventive maintenance plans, and training documents - Support smooth handover of machines to production teams.
• Automation & Controls
• Understand PLC architecture, I/O systems, industrial communication protocols, and HMI interfacing.
• Troubleshoot machine automation and control-related issues.
• Review and support PLC logic modifications and machine optimization activities.
• Interface with automation suppliers for technical improvements and upgrades.
• EOL & Test Systems
• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of EV Motor and Controller End-of-Line (EOL) testing systems.
• Coordinate with suppliers for performance verification and test automation.
• Ensure test systems meet quality and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech – Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience: Senior Project Engineer: 4-7 years

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Special Purpose Machines (SPM).
• Good understanding of industrial automation and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley, Omron, etc.).
• Experience in HMI development, interfacing, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of servo systems, sensors, drives, vision systems, and industrial networks.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, machine layouts, and automation drawings.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with EV Motor, Controller, Assembly Automation, and EOL Testing Systems is preferred.

Preferred Industry Background

• EV Motor & Controller Manufacturing
• SPM Manufacturing & Machine Building Industry.