Skilled Technician - Level II - SHOP

Cummins Inc

Maharashtra

On-site

INR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cummins Inc. seeks a skilled technician to perform maintenance on electrical, automation, and control systems in a high-volume manufacturing setting. You will diagnose faults, program PLCs, and support robotics operations across ABB, FANUC, Yaskawa, and Universal Robots.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, IT, and maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and safety, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to TPM and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Hands-on experience in electrical/electronic maintenance and automation.
Experience with industrial safety practices and electrical safety requirements.
Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings.
Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot electrical, automation, and control systems.
Support reliability and maintenance improvement activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production goals.
Mentor junior technicians and conduct required training.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Siemens S7-1500 PLC

Robotics maintenance

Industrial networking

Motion control

Machine vision

Preventive maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Technical certifications in Electrical Systems, PLC Programming, Robotics

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Siemens S7-1500 PLC

ABB/FANUC/Yaskawa/UR robots

PROFINET / OPC UA / TCP/IP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)

Demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety by adhering to all Cummins HSE policies, procedures, and standards.
Stop work immediately and report unsafe conditions, incidents, near misses, or injury hazards.
Follow Lockout-Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety requirements, and safe work practices.
Conduct Job Safety Assessments (JSA) and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Recognize environmental impacts and support sustainability initiatives within manufacturing operations.
Promote an interdependent safety culture by identifying, correcting, and escalating hazards.

Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

Perform preventive, predictive, corrective, emergency, and breakdown maintenance activities.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical systems, industrial controls, automation equipment, PLCs, drives, and production machinery.
Support equipment uptime initiatives through effective failure analysis and reliability improvement activities.
Maintain and repair production, assembly, and testing equipment according to established standards and procedures.
Document maintenance activities and provide feedback into preventive maintenance systems.

Automation, Robotics & Controls

Maintain and troubleshoot Siemens S7-1500 PLC-based automation systems using Siemens TIA Portal.
Perform PLC programming modifications, upgrades, and system enhancements.
Support operation and maintenance of industrial robots including ABB, FANUC, Yaskawa, Universal Robots, and collaborative robotics systems.
Troubleshoot motion control, servo systems, industrial drives, and machine automation technologies.
Support machine communications through PROFINET, OPC UA, TCP/IP, and related industrial networking protocols.
Assist with integration of manufacturing systems, machine vision solutions, process controls, and CMES systems.

Quality & Operational Excellence

Perform work according to technical specifications, electrical schematics, process documentation, and quality standards.
Conduct quality inspections and identify opportunities to reduce quality and cost risks.
Analyze equipment failures, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implement corrective actions.
Participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
Identify manufacturing constraints and contribute to process optimization efforts.

Asset Care & Housekeeping

Maintain tools, fixtures, assembly equipment, and testing systems.
Support calibration, inspection, and functionality verification activities.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
Support spare parts management and inventory planning for maintenance and automation assets.

Collaboration & Development

Collaborate with Production, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, IT, Maintenance, and support teams to achieve operational goals.
Coordinate with vendors and contractors during maintenance and improvement projects.
Communicate technical issues, solutions, and improvement opportunities effectively to stakeholders.
Support and mentor junior technicians when required.
Complete required technical, safety, and professional development training.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

High school diploma, secondary education certificate, technical diploma, or equivalent applicable experience.
Relevant industrial maintenance, automation, electrical, or manufacturing experience.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, manuals, and technical documentation.
Knowledge of industrial safety practices and electrical safety requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Technical certifications in Electrical Systems, PLC Programming, Robotics, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or Maintenance.
Experience working within manufacturing or high-volume production environments.
Experience with automation, robotics, industrial networking, and machine controls.
Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, and reliability-centered maintenance practices.

Licenses & Certifications

Additional technical certifications are preferred.
Export control or sanctions-related licensing may be required where applicable.

Skills

Technical Skills

Electrical troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
Industrial automation and control systems maintenance.
Siemens TIA Portal and Siemens S7-1500 PLC programming and troubleshooting.
Robotics troubleshooting and maintenance (ABB, FANUC, Yaskawa, Universal Robots).
Industrial communication protocols including PROFINET, OPC UA, and TCP/IP.
Motion control systems, drives, and servo technologies.
Machine vision and manufacturing systems integration.
Preventive, predictive, corrective, and reliability-focused maintenance.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement methodologies.
Technical documentation interpretation and problem resolution.

Professional & Behavioral Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
Sound decision-making and troubleshooting judgment.
Customer and business focus.
Adaptability and learning agility.
Ability to prioritize work and perform effectively under pressure.
Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Ability to coach, support, and work effectively with diverse teams.

Experience

Relevant work experience or intermediate to advanced technical knowledge gained through education, training, apprenticeships, or industrial experience.
Experience supporting electrical, automation, robotics, manufacturing, or maintenance operations.
Hands-on experience with industrial equipment troubleshooting and repair.
Experience participating in continuous improvement, TPM, Lean, or reliability initiatives.
Previous experience in high-volume manufacturing environments is preferred.
Experience supporting automated production systems and industrial controls is considered a strong advantage.

Core Competencies