Service Engineer (Controls & Automation)

Job Description: Service Engineer (Controls &

Automation)

Position Title: Service Engineer

(Controls & Automation) Department: Field Service & Commissioning

Location: [Insert Location - e.g., Pune / Delhi

NCR]

Reports To: Service Head / Operations

Manager

Employment

Type: Full-Time Industry

Sector: Industrial Automation

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled, versatile, and hands-on Service Engineer (Controls & Automation) to

spearhead the on-site installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of our automated

machinery. The ideal candidate must possess a hybrid technical command, demonstrating equal proficiency in

electrical control systems and mechanical assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

• On-Site Installation & Commissioning: Lead the complete deployment lifecycle of industrial automation

equipment and Special Purpose Machines (SPMs) at customer plant sites.

• Controls & Electrical Troubleshooting: Diagnose, debug, and modify PLC programs, configure HMI

screens, and tune Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) live on-site.

• Mechanical Alignment & Servicing: Inspect, align, and troubleshoot mechanical systems, including

pneumatic actuators, hydraulic lines, servo motors, indexing mechanisms, and precision jigs/fixtures.

• Site Acceptance Testing (SAT): Work closely with the clients engineering team to complete testing

protocols and secure official sign-offs for project closure.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree (B.E. / B.Tech) in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, or

Mechatronics Engineering.

• Experience: 2 to 5 years of active field experience in installing, commissioning, or servicing automated

machinery, factory lines, or SPMs.

• Technical Breadth: Proven history of handling a combination of electrical control panels and mechanical

hardware setups on a live shop floor.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Automation Frameworks: Practical familiarity with industrial networking protocols (Modbus, Profinet,

EtherNet/IP) and sensor networks.

• Problem-Solving Under Pressure: Ability to methodically isolate root causes of machinery breakdowns in

high-stress manufacturing environments.

• High Mobility: Must be highly flexible and willing to travel extensively (up to 70–80%) to various regional and

national manufacturing clusters.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with an established Daily Field Travel Allowance (TA/DA).
• Comprehensive medical insurance and safety equipment allocations.
• Structured product and software training certifications on next-generation automation platforms.