Service Engineer - Installation & commissioning (Test Systems)

ZF; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF is seeking a Service Engineer - Installation commissioning (Test Systems) to support customers with on-site commissioning and service of tire test benches. The role emphasizes diagnosing disturbances, implementing corrective actions, and coordinating with the service organization.

The candidate should have 5–7 years hands-on experience in electrical/mechanical service, with expertise in automotive driveline systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC-based troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Diploma or BE Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation or Mechatronics with 5–7 years hands-on experience.
• Application, Commissioning, Service Engineer role with Automotive driveline from OEM and Tire Industry.
• PLC Programming and Troubleshooting Electrical, PLC Drives (Siemens TIA Portal, RA, Beckhoff). Troubleshooting of Hydraulics Pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of complex, interdisciplinary disturbances and determination of corrective actions.
• Remedy of malfunction by telephone instruction, remote connection or on-site assignment.
• Elaborate necessary service measures in coordination with the customer and service organization.
• Perform Electrical / Mechanical project activity at customer site and carry out commissioning activity for Projects at site.
• Preventive Maintenance, Calibration and Modernization of testing equipment. Training of customer personnel.
• Maintain the ZF asset (Tools) and records of the customer test benches for next calibration service. Maintaining the spares stocks.

Skills

PLC Programming

Electrical Troubleshooting

PLC Drives

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Automation (RA)

Beckhoff

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Problem-Solving

Education

Diploma or BE Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Automation (RA)

Beckhoff

Job description

Job Summary

What you can look forward to as Service Engineer - Installation commissioning (Test Systems):

Responsibilities

• Analysis of complex, interdisciplinary disturbances and determination of corrective actions
• Remedy of malfunction by telephone instruction, remote connection or on-site assignment
• Elaborate necessary service measures in coordination with the customer and service organization
• Perform Electrical / Mechanical project activity at customer site and carry out commissioning activity for Projects at site
• Preventive Maintenance, Calibration and Modernization of testing equipment. Training of customer personnel
• Maintain the ZF asset (Tools) and records of the customer test benches for next calibration service. Maintaining the spares stocks.

Requirements

• Diploma or BE Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation or Mechatronics with minimum 5~7 years hands on experience.
• Application, Commissioning, Service Engineer role with Automotive driveline from OEM and Tire Industry
• PLC Programming Troubleshooting Electrical, PLC Drives (Siemens TIA Porta, RA, Beckhoff). Troubleshooting of Hydraulics Pneumatics
• High Speed Uniformity m/c, Rolling Resistance m/c, Treadwear m/c. EoL product line: Low speed uniformity m/c
• Installation, Commissioning and troubleshooting of Tire Test bed and Automation systems.
• Safety Protocols Standards: Paramount knowledge of high-voltage safety procedures, risk assessments, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, and relevant industry standards/regulations (e.g., UN 38.3, ISO 17025).
• Problem-Solving Troubleshooting: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to diagnose complex battery issue
• Professional attitude and strong customer service skills to manage expectations and provide technical support.