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Automation & Controls Engineer

Automation & Controls Engineer

ConfidentialBengaluru / Bangalore, India
13 days ago
Job description

Overview

We are looking for an Automation & Controls Engineer to work on industrial automation and robotics systems involving PLC logic development, controls hardware integration, motion control, and system commissioning. This role involves working closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure stable, efficient, and safe automation operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs using Ladder Logic or Structured Text.
  • Configure and maintain HMI applications, screens, alarms, and diagnostic interfaces.
  • Integrate and calibrate sensors, actuators, barcode scanners, safety devices, VFDs, and servo systems.
  • Work with controls hardware, including PLC, I / O modules, wiring panels, industrial field devices, and safety circuits.
  • Perform field commissioning, testing, validation, and troubleshooting of automated systems (robots, conveyors, machinery, AMRs / AGVs, etc.).
  • Configure and maintain industrial communication networks (EtherCAT, CAN, Profinet, Modbus TCP, Ethernet / IP, RS-485, RS-232).
  • Conduct preventive maintenance, root cause analysis (RCA), corrective actions (CAPA) and system performance improvement.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including wiring diagrams, program change logs, backups, and SOPs.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to achieve seamless system integration.

Requirements

Required Skills

  • 2+ years of experience in Industrial Automation, Controls Engineering, or Robotics.
  • Hands-on experience in PLC programming (Omron / Siemens / Schneider / Codesys or similar platforms).
  • Strong understanding of control systems hardware, component selection, wiring, and industrial I / O components.
  • Experience working with sensors, actuators, VFDs, servo drives, safety interlocks.
  • Ability to design electrical schematics and panel drawings.
  • Practical experience in system commissioning, debugging, and on-site troubleshooting.
  • Preferred / Good to Have

  • Hands-on exposure to Electrical schematics and harness design with Eplan Electric P8.
  • Experience or willingness to work with Omron Sysmac Studio (PLC / Motion / HMI) and equivalent PLCs.
  • Hands-on exposure to AMR / AGV or warehouse automation systems.
  • Experience with vision systems / barcode scanners (Cognex, Sick, Banner, Keyence).
  • Familiarity with Linux OS and C / C++ programming.
  • Familiarity with Git / GitLab / Azure DevOps for version control.
  • Understanding of Industry 4.0 / IIoT concepts is a plus.
  • Education

    Diploma or B.E. / B.Tech or M.E. / M.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation, or Instrumentation Engineering (or equivalent)

    Skills Required

    structured text , profinet , Technical Documentation, Plc Programming, VFDs, actuators, Ladder Logic, ethernet ip , Sensors, ethercat , RS-232, Can

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