Walk-in | Senior Automation Engineer

Voltjet Electricals; Thane; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltjet Electricals in India seeks a skilled PLC / HMI Automation Engineer to design, program, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial automation systems. The role requires hands-on PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, control panels, and strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols.

You will work with PLC platforms such as Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, and Schneider, configure HMIs/SCADA, and perform field installation and commissioning at customer sites.

Qualifications

• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills.
• Hands-on HMI development and configuration experience.
• Solid understanding of industrial automation and machine-control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs for industrial machines and automation systems.
• Design and develop HMI screens, alarms, recipes, trends, and operator interfaces.
• Work with PLC platforms such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Schneider, or equivalent.
• Configure and troubleshoot HMI/SCADA systems.
• Perform machine commissioning, testing, debugging, and site installation.
• Develop and troubleshoot communication between PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servos, sensors, robots, and other automation equipment.
• Work with industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, RS-485, etc.
• Understand electrical control circuits, I/O systems, sensors, actuators, VFDs, servo drives, and control panels.
• Prepare I/O lists, control logic, electrical/automation documentation, and commissioning reports.
• Diagnose machine faults and provide corrective solutions.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, production, and maintenance teams during machine development and commissioning.
• Provide technical support to customers and maintenance teams.
• Ensure automation systems meet safety, quality, and performance requirements.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Troubleshooting

Industrial automation

VFDs & servo drives

Sensors & actuators

Electrical drawings

Networking protocols

Site installation

Travel for commissioning

Education

Diploma/BE/BTech in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal/WinCC

Mitsubishi/Omron/Delta PLCs

SCADA systems

VFD and servo commissioning

Industrial Ethernet/Fieldbus

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled PLC / HMI Automation Engineer responsible for designing, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial automation systems. The candidate should have hands-on experience with PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, control panels, industrial communication protocols, and machine commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs for industrial machines and automation systems.
• Design and develop HMI screens, alarms, recipes, trends, and operator interfaces.
• Work with PLC platforms such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Schneider, or equivalent.
• Configure and troubleshoot HMI/SCADA systems.
• Perform machine commissioning, testing, debugging, and site installation.
• Develop and troubleshoot communication between PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servos, sensors, robots, and other automation equipment.
• Work with industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, RS-485, etc.
• Understand electrical control circuits, I/O systems, sensors, actuators, VFDs, servo drives, and control panels.
• Prepare I/O lists, control logic, electrical/automation documentation, and commissioning reports.
• Diagnose machine faults and provide corrective solutions.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, production, and maintenance teams during machine development and commissioning.
• Provide technical support to customers and maintenance teams.
• Ensure automation systems meet safety, quality, and performance requirements.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with HMI development and configuration.
• Good understanding of industrial automation and machine-control systems.
• Knowledge of VFDs, servo drives, sensors, actuators, and industrial control panels.
• Understanding of electrical drawings and control schematics.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot PLC/HMI and machine-related issues.
• Willingness to travel for installation and commissioning when required.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Siemens TIA Portal / WinCC
• Mitsubishi / Omron / Delta PLCs
• SCADA systems
• VFD and servo commissioning
• Industrial Ethernet and fieldbus networks
• Basic robotics integration
• AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software

Education

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related engineering discipline.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Willing to work at customer sites and on commissioning projects.
• Good documentation and troubleshooting skills.

Key Performance Areas

• PLC/HMI development quality
• Successful machine commissioning
• Breakdown response and troubleshooting
• Automation system reliability
• Project completion within schedule
• Customer support and satisfaction