Jr. Industrial Automation Engineer

We are seeking a motivated Junior Industrial Automation Engineer with foundational knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), industrial sensors, electrical control systems, and automated machinery. The role involves assisting in the installation, programming, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of automation systems within manufacturing and production settings. The ideal candidate should be eager to work on industrial sites, embrace new automation technologies, and collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and software engineering teams to enhance production efficiency and system reliability.

Key Responsibilities
- Assist in programming, configuring, and troubleshooting PLCs using platforms such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, or Delta.
- Install, configure, and test various industrial sensors including proximity, photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, temperature, pressure, and level sensors.
- Support integration of sensors, actuators, motors, relays, contactors, and control panels with PLC-based systems.
- Assist in configuring and troubleshooting motor drives, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and motor control systems.
- Help develop and modify automation logic using Ladder Logic and other PLC programming languages.
- Assist in integrating industrial equipment with Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and basic Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
- Diagnose faults in sensors, wiring, PLC inputs/outputs, control circuits, and automated machinery.
- Perform system testing, commissioning, calibration, and preventive maintenance under senior engineer supervision.
- Read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams, control schematics, and equipment manuals.
- Maintain technical documentation, wiring records, maintenance logs, and troubleshooting reports.
- Follow industrial safety procedures, including electrical safety and lockout/tagout practices.
- Contribute to improving production-line performance by reducing downtime and increasing process reliability.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related fields.
- Basic practical knowledge of PLCs and industrial control systems.
- Understanding of digital and analog inputs/outputs, including 24V DC industrial control circuits.
- Familiarity with industrial sensors, actuators, relays, contactors, and motor control.
- Basic skills in reading electrical wiring diagrams and circuit troubleshooting.
- Understanding of automation fundamentals such as signal processing, control logic, and interlocking.
- Willingness to work in industrial environments and travel to production sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal, SIMATIC S7, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, Mitsubishi GX Works, or similar PLC programming software.
- Basic experience with HMI configuration and SCADA monitoring.
- Familiarity with VFDs, servo motors, encoders, and industrial communication protocols like Modbus, PROFINET, or EtherNet/IP.
- Ability to use multimeters and other electrical testing equipment.
- Exposure to industrial automation projects, conveyor systems, manufacturing lines, or packaging machinery.
- Basic understanding of industrial networking and troubleshooting PLC-to-device communication.
- Experience in AI/ML, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI, is preferred (3 years).

Key Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, eagerness to learn and develop practical engineering skills, effective communication and teamwork, attention to detail with a safety-first mindset, ability to follow technical instructions and maintain accurate documentation, and flexibility to work on-site in industrial and manufacturing environments.

Performance Expectations
The successful candidate will assist in troubleshooting PLC and sensor faults, support installation and commissioning of automation equipment, develop practical skills in PLC programming and control systems, help minimize machine downtime through effective troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, complete assigned tasks within deadlines, and maintain safe working practices along with accurate technical documentation.

Compensation
Monthly salary ranges from Rs100,000 to Rs150,000.

Work Location
This position requires in-person work at industrial sites.

Application Questions
Candidates will be asked to explain how they would scale a proof-of-concept industrial video analytics system for production deployment across multiple factories with varying conditions. They will also need to design a solution for continuous product detection and counting via live video on a production line, and propose a method to detect unscheduled stops or unusual activities on an industrial production line using computer vision.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow in the field of industrial automation while working in dynamic manufacturing environments.