Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop, program, test, and troubleshoot PLC-based automation systems.

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of electrical control panels, PLC systems, and CNC machines.

• Diagnose and resolve issues related to electrical, automation, and control systems to minimize equipment downtime.

• Configure, commission, and maintain field devices, including sensors, actuators, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), flow meters, and other process instrumentation.

• Interpret and modify electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and P&IDs.

• Develop and maintain PLC programs using IEC 61131-3 programming languages, including:

  • Ladder Diagram (LD) for discrete control applications

  • Structured Text (ST) for complex mathematical calculations, algorithms, and advanced control logic

  • Other IEC 61131-3 languages as required

• Perform PLC and HMI modifications, testing, and system commissioning.

• Troubleshoot communication networks and industrial protocols between PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and field instruments.

• Support machine upgrades, retrofits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, company procedures, and applicable industry regulations.

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including PLC backups, electrical drawings, and maintenance records.

• Coordinate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and process efficiency.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent Diploma.

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in PLC programming and industrial automation.

• Hands-on experience with: 
  - Sensors 
  - Actuators
  - Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) 
  - CNC control systems
  - Flow meters 
  - Process instrumentation

• Strong experience in electrical and controls maintenance of control panels and CNC machines.

• Solid understanding of industrial automation systems and process control.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

• Electrical control panel maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Proficiency in multiple IEC 61131-3 programming languages, particularly: Ladder Diagram (LD) and Structured Text (ST)