Project Engineer - PLC & Automation - Guindy
Guindy
\*Job Title:\* Project Engineer -- PLC \& Automation \*Company:\* Leading Industrial Automation Company \*Location:\* Guindy, Chennai \*Experience:\* 4--7 years \*Salary:\* Rs. 35,000 -- Rs. 40,000 per month benefits \*Employment Type:\* Full-time, Site Office based \*About the Role* We are a leading industrial automation company executing PLC, SCADA, and control panel projects for manufacturing, pharma, and process industries. We're looking for a hands-on *Project Engineer -- PLC\* based in Guindy to handle programming, panel wiring, and site commissioning for Siemens-based control systems. \*Key Responsibilities* *1. PLC Programming \& Hardware* - Modify, develop, and troubleshoot Siemens PLC programs using TIA Portal and STEP 7. - Configure, maintain, and commission Siemens PLCs including S7-1200 and S7-1500 systems. - Ensure programs meet logic, safety, and process requirements per client specs. *2. HMI/SCADA \& Panel Work* - Design and implement functional HMI/SCADA layouts for operator ease and process monitoring. - Execute hands-on installation and wiring of electrical control panels as per schematics. - Interpret electrical drawings, control panel schematics, P\&IDs, and process documents accurately. *3. Field Execution \& Commissioning* - Install, wire, and calibrate field instruments at client project sites. - Execute FAT/SAT, site testing, commissioning, and startup activities at client facilities. - Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and process teams for smooth project handover. *4. Troubleshooting \& Documentation* - Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair control system and hardware faults on-site and remotely. - Prepare clean technical reports, as-built wiring diagrams, and user manuals post-commissioning. - Maintain project documentation and update stakeholders on progress/issues. *Qualifications \& Skills* *Must-Have:* - 4--7 years hands-on experience in PLC automation projects, preferably with Siemens. - Strong proficiency in TIA Portal, STEP 7, WinCC for PLC HMI programming. - Good knowledge of electrical control panel wiring, relays, MCBs, drives, and field instruments. - Ability to read and work from electrical schematics, GA drawings, and loop diagrams. - Diploma/B.E in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related field. *Good to Have:* - Experience in industries like automotive, pharma, FMCG, or water treatment. - Knowledge of industrial networks: Profibus, Profinet, Modbus. - Willingness for travel to client sites across Tamil Nadu for commissioning. *Desired Attributes* - Hands-on problem solver with strong debugging skills. - Detail-oriented with good documentation habits. - Self-driven, deadline-focused, and good team coordination. - Comfortable with both desk work and site execution. *Benefits\* - Salary: Rs. 35K -- 40K per month based on experience site allowances - Growth path to Senior Project Engineer / Automation Lead Work Location: Guindy, Chennai. Immediate joiners are preferred. For more details contact us at 9176033506/9791033506.