Service Engineer | Automobile Manufacturing | Siemens PLC, HMI & VFD
Position: Service Engineer | Automobile Manufacturing | Siemens PLC, HMI & VFD
Experience: 3–5 years
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering
Employment Type: Siemens Direct Contract
Location: Hosur, Tamil Nadu
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced PLC & Automation Engineer with hands-on experience in automobile manufacturing plants. The role will involve PLC troubleshooting and programming, HMI, VFDs, industrial PCs, instrumentation, machine controls and automation maintenance across various production shops.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot Siemens PLCs including S7-200, S7-300, S7-400 and S7-1200, as well as Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLCs.
- Handle PLC systems across Press Shop, Axle Shop, Frame Shop, Paint Shop and Test Cells in an automobile assembly plant.
- Troubleshoot PLC hardware/software and perform fault diagnosis.
- Work with PLC programming and engineering software including SIMATIC Manager, TIA Portal and RSLogix.
- Perform PLC program backup and restoration whenever required.
- Carry out minor PLC program modifications to improve machine efficiency.
- Perform scheduled maintenance of PLC systems.
- Calibrate and troubleshoot load cells and instrumentation devices.
- Perform VFD programming, troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and perform minor modifications in HMI systems.
- Carry out basic troubleshooting and program checks for industrial robots.
- Handle Industrial PCs, including backup, restoration and hard-disk cloning.
- Follow applicable safety precautions and EHS requirements while working on the shop floor.
Qualification & Experience
- B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in PLC/automation maintenance.
- Experience in an automobile manufacturing/assembly plant is preferred.
- Strong hands-on experience in Siemens PLC troubleshooting and programming.
- Good knowledge of TIA Portal, SIMATIC Manager and RSLogix.
- Working knowledge of HMI, VFDs, instrumentation and industrial PCs.
Key skills:
Siemens PLC, S7-200, S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, Allen-Bradley, CompactLogix, TIA Portal, SIMATIC Manager, STEP 7, RSLogix, PLC Programming, PLC Troubleshooting, HMI, VFD, Load Cell, Instrumentation, Industrial PC, Robot Troubleshooting, Automation Maintenance, Automotive Manufacturing, Automobile Plant.
Facilities:
Facilities: Transport and Food facility