Job Description

Job Purpose

Position: Controls Engineer

Experience: 5–7 Years
Industry: EV Motor & Inverter Manufacturing
Location: Pune / Manufacturing Plant Environment
Function: Maintenance / Industrial Automation

Working: In shift and 6 days working

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for automation systems, machine controls, testing stations, safety systems, and commissioning of equipment used in EV motor & inverter manufacturing and testing. The role involves close coordination with production, maintenance, quality, and OEM suppliers to ensure robust, safe, and optimized control systems.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the installations of MES, Argonaut, Ignition, SQL ,NI, LabVIEW system on assembly lines
• Lead PLC/HMI/SCADA/servo/robotics/VFD maintenance and improvements (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Delta, Beckhoff; Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus/TCP).
• Manage PLC/HMI version control, backup & restore, change management, and safe programming standards; maintain the controls asset library.
• Troubleshoot machine communication networks, field buses, and I/O diagnostics; ensure electrical schematics and logic documentation are current.
• Drive poka‑yoke, interlocks, vision systems, DC tools and traceability enhancements to improve first pass yield and reduce rework.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, drives, servo systems, and VFDs used in inverter and motor production.

• Work with industrial communication protocols such as:
• Profinet / Profibus / EtherNet‑IP / Modbus / CAN
• Support data acquisition for SCADA / MES / traceability systems.
• Enable machine connectivity and basic Industry 4.0 initiatives

Education and Qualifications

• BE / BTech in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics
• Certified PLC training
• Experience in EV / Automotive / Power Electronics manufacturing
• Knowledge of traction inverter or motor test systems is a strong advantage
• Exposure to lean manufacturing and TPM concepts

Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills Required

• PLC Platforms: Siemens (S7-1200/1500), Allen‑Bradley, Mitsubishi
• HMI/SCADA:TIA Portal, WinCC, FactoryTalk, Ignition
• Drives & Motion: Servo drives, AC drives, encoder feedback systems
• Safety Systems: Safety PLCs, SIL/PL concepts, evacuation & HV safety logic
• Communication Protocols: Profinet, Ethernet/IP, CAN, Modbus TCP
• Panel & Electrical Knowledge: Control panels, wiring, field instruments
• Testing Systems: EOL testers, HV testing, NI testing ,Hi pot testing, automated test benches