Automation Engineer

Job Description

Job Title : Engineer (Automation)

Department : Automation Service

Reports to : Head of department

Location : Ahmedabad

Experience : 1 to 5 years

SUMMARY

Automation Engineer shall provide technical Support, develop, test and implement software tools or programs to execution and implementation of automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Automation System Design & Integration

Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for capital goods production lines.

Integrate PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, robots, CNC systems, sensors, drives, and actuators.

Select appropriate automation hardware and software based on project requirements.

Develop electrical and control schematics using industry standards.

2. Manufacturing Process Optimization

analysed existing production processes and identify automation opportunities.

Optimize workflow, cycle time, take time, and equipment utilization.

Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TPM principles to improve efficiency.

Conduct time-and-motion and root-cause analysis.

3. Equipment Installation, Commissioning & Validation

Lead installation, calibration, and commissioning of automated machinery and production lines.

Perform FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing).

Ensure systems meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.

4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Provide technical support for automated systems and capital equipment.

Diagnose issues with PLC programs, robots, sensors, drives, hydraulics / pneumatics, and electrical panels.

Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.

Train maintenance teams on troubleshooting and system operation.

5. Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Manage automation and machinery upgrade projects from concept to completion.

Prepare project budgets, timelines, documentation, and technical reports.

Coordinate with production, quality, design, suppliers, and external automation vendors.

Ensure compliance with safety standards (ISO, OSHA, CE, IEC).

6. Digital Manufacturing & Industry 4.0

Implement Industry 4.0 tools such as IoT sensors, smart machines, cloud monitoring, and data analytics.

Work with MES, ERP, and digital twin technologies to improve plant performance.

Monitor KPIs (OEE, downtime, scrap rate) and drive continuous improvement.

7. Quality & Compliance

Develop quality control plans for automated equipment and processes.

Ensure adherence to manufacturing standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).

Work with QA teams on process validation and SPC analysis.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Schneider, etc.).

SCADA / HMI development.

Robotics (ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, Yaskawa).

Electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, servo / variable-frequency drives.

CAD / CAE tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, EPLAN).

Understanding of MES / ERP systems.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Project management and time-management skills.

Cross-department communication and leadership.

Attention to detail and safety awareness.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics, Electrical, Electronics and Automation.