Skilled Technician - Level II - SHOP

Cummins

Satara

On-site

INR 400,000 - 800,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in India is seeking technicians skilled in electrical, automation, and maintenance to uphold safety and reliability across manufacturing assets. You will diagnose, repair, and optimize PLCs, robot systems, and industrial networks while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, adherence to HSE standards, and ongoing training to enhance asset care and process excellence.

Qualifications

Read electrical schematics, control drawings, and manuals.
Knowledge of electrical safety practices.
Experience with automation and manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

Ensure safety by following HSE policies and reporting hazards.
Perform preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
Troubleshoot electrical systems, PLCs, drives, and automation equipment.
Support uptime through failure analysis and reliability improvements.
Maintain equipment and document maintenance activities.
Collaborate across teams and mentor junior technicians.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Siemens S7-1500 PLC

Siemens TIA Portal

Robotics maintenance

PROFINET / OPC UA / TCP/IP

Motion control & drives

Machine vision integration

Education

High school diploma / technical diploma

Industrial maintenance experience

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

PLC programming

Industrial networking protocols

Job description

Key Responsibilities

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