Electrical Engineer cum PLC Programmer

JOB DESCRIPTION (JD)Electrical Engineer cum PLC Programmer

Company Name: Teemer Tech Private Limited
Department: Electrical Engineering & Industrial Automation
Designation: Electrical Engineer cum PLC Programmer
Minimum Experience: 4 Years
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Industry: Industrial Automation, Special Purpose Machines (SPM), and Machine Integration
Reporting To: Technical Director / Automation Manager

1. Core Electrical Design & Engineering

• Design and develop electrical control panels, power circuits, and control circuits for industrial automation systems.
• Prepare electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and panel layout drawings.
• Select suitable electrical components, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, sensors, relays, contactors, and circuit breakers.
• Ensure electrical designs meet project specifications, operational requirements, and applicable safety standards.

2. PLC Programming & Automation

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs using platforms such as Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, Delta, or Allen-Bradley.
• Program and configure PLCs for automated machinery, SPMs, and industrial equipment.
• Develop machine logic, interlocks, sequencing, timers, counters, alarms, and fault-handling functions.
• Configure HMI/SCADA interfaces for machine operation, process monitoring, alarms, and operator controls.
• Integrate PLCs with sensors, actuators, VFDs, servo drives, and other automation devices.

3. Electrical Panel Design & Control Panel Wiring

• Prepare electrical panel drawings and component specifications.
• Supervise and execute control panel assembly, wiring, termination, and testing.
• Verify electrical connections, earthing, protection devices, and control circuit functionality.
• Coordinate with panel technicians and production teams to ensure accurate wiring and quality workmanship.

4. Machine Installation & Commissioning

• Install, configure, and commission electrical and automation systems at the factory and customer sites.
• Conduct PLC testing, I/O checks, interlock verification, and functional testing.
• Perform machine trials and ensure the equipment operates according to the required sequence and performance parameters.
• Support machine integration, customer acceptance testing, and final handover.

5. Troubleshooting & Technical Support

• Diagnose PLC program errors, electrical faults, sensor failures, communication issues, and drive-related problems.
• Provide timely technical support during machine assembly, commissioning, and customer operations.
• Identify root causes of recurring faults and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Attend customer service calls and undertake site visits whenever required.

6. Industrial Communication & Drive Configuration

• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profinet, Profibus, or Ethernet/IP, as applicable.
• Configure VFDs and servo drives for speed, torque, positioning, and motion-control applications.
• Establish communication between PLCs, HMIs, drives, and other industrial automation devices.

7. Project Execution & Coordination

• Coordinate with mechanical design, manufacturing, assembly, stores, purchase, and project teams.
• Understand project requirements and complete electrical design and PLC programming within the agreed schedule.
• Monitor project progress and promptly report technical issues, delays, and resource requirements to management.
• Support the execution of automation projects from design through installation and commissioning.

8. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain PLC source code, program backups, electrical drawings, and software version records.
• Prepare testing reports, commissioning reports, troubleshooting records, and service documentation.
• Maintain updated electrical drawings and PLC programs after modifications.
• Submit regular project progress reports and technical updates to the reporting manager.

9. Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Follow electrical safety procedures, lockout/tagout practices where applicable, and company safety requirements.
• Ensure proper earthing, electrical protection, cable routing, and panel wiring standards.
• Follow applicable electrical and machine safety standards.
• Identify potential electrical and operational hazards and implement suitable corrective measures.

10. Customer Support & Continuous Improvement

• Provide technical explanations and operational guidance to customers.
• Support customer training on machine operation, alarm handling, and basic troubleshooting.
• Recommend improvements to machine performance, reliability, safety, and ease of maintenance.
• Contribute to standardization of PLC programs, electrical designs, and automation practices.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in industrial electrical engineering and PLC programming.
• Hands-on experience in PLC programming, HMI configuration, electrical drawings, and control panel design.
• Practical knowledge of VFDs, servo drives, industrial sensors, actuators, and electrical components.
• Experience in machine installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer-site support.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control panel drawings.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent electrical drawing software is preferred.
• Good troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and coordination skills.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites for installation, commissioning, and service activities.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided

Work Location: In person