Project Engineer - PLC & Automation - Guindy Location

Job Description

\*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.