Electrical & Automation Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION ELECTRICAL & AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Position: Electrical & Automation Engineer

Department: Engineering / Automation

Experience: 25 Years

Employment Type: Full Time

About the Company

We are an industrial automation company engaged in the design, development, manufacturing and commissioning of custom automated machines and industrial equipment.

Our machines involve PLC-based control systems, servo motors and drives, stepper motors and drives, VFDs, induction motors, pneumatic cylinders, solenoid valves, sensors, HMI systems and industrial electrical control panels.

We are looking for a hands-on Electrical & Automation Engineer who can take responsibility for the electrical and automation aspects of a machine from design through assembly, programming, commissioning and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

1**. Electrical Design**

• Design electrical control systems for industrial automation machines.
• Prepare electrical schematics, control circuits and wiring diagrams.
• Select appropriate MCB, MCCB, contactors, relays, SMPS, fuses, terminals, cables and other electrical components.
• Design machine control panels and prepare panel layouts.
• Prepare electrical BOMs, cable schedules, terminal plans and I/O lists.
• Carry out electrical load calculations and component sizing.
• Ensure proper electrical protection, earthing and control-panel safety.

2. PLC & HMI

• Develop and modify PLC programs for automation machines.
• Configure PLC digital and analog I/O.
• Develop machine sequences, interlocks and control logic.
• Develop and modify HMI screens.
• Implement alarm, fault and diagnostic systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC and HMI-related issues during machine commissioning.

3. Motion Control

Hands-on experience with:

• Servo motors and servo drives
• Stepper motors and stepper drives
• Positioning systems
• Encoders
• Motion control
• Servo homing and positioning
• Acceleration/deceleration parameters
• Basic servo tuning and troubleshooting

Candidate should be capable of understanding the application requirement and selecting/sizing an appropriate motor and drive.

4. VFD & Motor Control

• Selection and commissioning of VFDs.
• Configuration of VFD parameters.
• Control of induction motors.
• Motor protection and starter circuits.
• Troubleshooting VFD, motor and control-circuit faults.
• Understanding of speed, frequency, torque and acceleration requirements.

5. Pneumatic Automation

Candidate should understand the electrical interface of pneumatic systems, including:

• Solenoid valves
• Pneumatic cylinders
• Reed/proximity sensors
• Pressure switches/sensors
• FRL systems
• Cylinder extend/retract feedback
• Pneumatic sequence control

Ability to understand and troubleshoot pneumatic circuits will be an advantage.

6. Sensors & Instrumentation

Hands-on experience with:

• Inductive proximity sensors
• Photoelectric sensors
• Capacitive sensors
• Limit switches
• Magnetic cylinder sensors
• Encoders
• Pressure sensors
• Analog 010 V / 420 mA signals
• Digital and analog I/O

7. Machine Assembly & Commissioning

• Supervise/perform electrical panel assembly and machine wiring.
• Carry out point-to-point wiring checks.
• Perform I/O testing.
• Commission PLC, HMI, VFD, servo and stepper systems.
• Conduct machine dry runs and automatic cycle testing.
• Troubleshoot electrical, control and automation problems.
• Conduct FAT and SAT activities.
• Travel to customer sites for installation and commissioning when required.

Required Technical Skills

The candidate should have practical knowledge of:

• Industrial electrical systems
• Electrical control panels
• PLCs
• HMIs
• Servo drives
• Stepper drives
• VFDs
• AC induction motors
• Sensors
• Relays and contactors
• 24 VDC control systems
• Industrial wiring
• Electrical drawings
• Pneumatic control systems
• Machine troubleshooting

Preferred PLC / Automation Experience

Experience with any of the following will be advantageous:

• Siemens
• Mitsubishi
• Allen-Bradley / Rockwell
• Omron
• Delta
• Schneider
• Other industrial PLC platforms

Experience with multiple PLC platforms will be an added advantage.

Software Skills

Candidate should be comfortable working with:

• PLC programming software
• HMI programming software
• Electrical CAD / EPLAN / AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent
• Drive configuration software
• MS Excel / documentation tools

Education

B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation or a related discipline.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a hands-on engineer, not only a design/documentation engineer.

The ideal candidate should:

• Be comfortable working on machines and control panels.
• Be able to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Have good troubleshooting skills.
• Be able to use a multimeter and other electrical test equipment.
• Understand PLC I/O and machine sequences.
• Be willing to work during machine assembly and commissioning.
• Be able to independently diagnose electrical and automation faults.
• Have good communication and documentation skills.
• Be willing to travel to customer sites when required.

Added Advantage

Preference will be given to candidates having experience in:

• Special Purpose Machines (SPM)
• Industrial automation
• Machine building
• Assembly automation
• Pick-and-place systems
• Packaging machinery
• Robotics
• Servo positioning systems
• Pneumatic automation
• Production-line automation

Important

This is a hands-on engineering position. Candidates who have only theoretical knowledge of PLCs/electrical systems but do not have practical machine commissioning and troubleshooting experience may not be suitable.

Key Skills / Search Keywords

Electrical Engineering | Industrial Automation | PLC | HMI | Servo | Stepper | VFD | Control Panel | Electrical Design | Machine Automation | Pneumatics | Sensors | Motor Control | Commissioning | Troubleshooting | SPM | Special Purpose Machine