Plc Programming Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs for industrial machinery and automated production lines.
• Program and commission PLCs such as Siemens, Mitsubishi, Delta, or similar platforms.
• Develop and modify HMI/SCADA screens for machine operation and monitoring.
• Prepare and understand electrical control panel drawings, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, and electrical schematics.
• Select and configure electrical components such as MCBs, MCCBs, contactors, relays, VFDs, servo drives, sensors, SMPS, PLCs, HMIs, and control devices.
• Carry out electrical panel wiring, testing, and inspection.
• Perform machine electrical installation, wiring, termination, and cable routing at the workshop and customer site.
• Integrate PLCs with motors, VFDs, sensors, pneumatic systems, valves, heaters, pumps, conveyors, and other machine components.
• Conduct PLC and machine commissioning at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, sensor, drive, and automation-related issues during machine operation.
• Conduct I/O testing, sequence testing, interlock testing, and safety circuit testing.
• Coordinate with mechanical and fabrication teams during machine assembly and commissioning.
• Understand machine sequences and convert mechanical processes into PLC control logic.
• Support machine trials, production trials, and final commissioning.
• Prepare basic PLC backups, electrical documentation, I/O documentation, and commissioning reports.
• Provide technical support to customers after installation when required.
• Travel to customer sites for installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and service activities.

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering.
• 15 years of relevant experience in PLC programming, industrial automation, electrical panels, or machine commissioning.
• Strong practical knowledge of PLC programming and industrial automation.
• Experience with Siemens / Mitsubishi / Delta PLCs will be preferred.
• Knowledge of HMI programming and VFD configuration.
• Good understanding of electrical control panels, industrial wiring, sensors, relays, contactors, drives, and control circuits.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and control schematics.
• Hands-on experience in panel wiring, machine wiring, cable termination, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Understanding of pneumatics, solenoid valves, proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, encoders, and limit switches will be an advantage.
• Experience with industrial machinery, production lines, conveyors, process equipment, or turnkey projects will be preferred.
• Should be comfortable with site travel and machine commissioning.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with mechanical, electrical, and project teams.
• Good communication skills and willingness to take ownership of project execution.