AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Closing on: Dec 31, 2026
Job Id: IE_AE_2026
Designation: Automation Engineer
Department: Industrial Engineering and Automation
Function: Industrial Engineering
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Location: Bangalore
Posted on: 28-09-2026
Key Responsibilities
Automation Project Implementation
Lead automation projects from concept, design, build, trials, commissioning, handover, and stabilization.
Identify manufacturing automation opportunities that reduce manual intervention, improve safety, and
increase productivity.
Prepare project plans, technical specifications, timelines, risk assessments, and implementation trackers.
Coordinate with production, maintenance, quality, process engineering, tooling, and procurement teams
during execution.
Design and development
Knowledge and hands-on experience in design of SPMs, Automation systems with 3D and ACAD experience.
Knowledge in PLC, HMI & SCADA Development will be an advantage / Optional
Should be able to handle a System integrator to perform the following . Hands-on experience will be an advantage.
Design, develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs using Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, or
equivalent platforms.
Develop operator-friendly HMI and SCADA screens for machine control, diagnostics, alarms, and production
monitoring.
Automation Engineer Job Description | Industrial Engineering & Automation
Optimize existing controls to improve cycle time, machine uptime, and process reliability.
Knowledge and awareness in Machine & System Integration will be an advantage / Optional
Integrate sensors, actuators, servo drives, VFDs, motion systems, vision systems, and industrial networking
devices.
Implement machine interlocks, guarding, safety circuits, emergency stop systems, and process control
improvements.
Interface automation equipment with MES, ERP, data collection systems, and production dashboards where
required.
Knowledge and awareness in Robotics, Cobots & Vision Systems
Support robotic and cobot applications for welding, machine tending, inspection, material handling, or
assembly processes.
Develop and optimize machine vision inspection systems for quality automation and defect detection.
Conduct system validation, performance trials, and operator training before handover.
Continuous Improvement
Drive productivity, cost reduction, cycle time reduction, and quality improvement projects through automation.
Support lean manufacturing, poka-yoke, line balancing, digitalization, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation-related issues.
Documentation & Compliance
Prepare electrical drawings, control narratives, IO lists, SOPs, operation manuals, troubleshooting guides, and
FAT/SAT reports.
Ensure compliance with electrical safety, machine safety, and internal manufacturing standards.
Maintain project documentation, change records, backups, and lessons learned for future reuse.
Required Qualifications
Education: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or
a related discipline.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on industrial automation experience in a manufacturing environment. Proven experience in machine commissioning, troubleshooting, automation project execution, and production support.
Technical Skills
Mandatory Skills:
Experience & Sound knowledge in identification and feasibility workout of Automation projects.
Hands ON experience in developing concept, design, build, trials, commissioning, handover, and stabilization of Automation equipment and systems
Knowledge and hands-on experience in design of SPMs, Automation systems (3D and ACAD experience preferred)
Experience in Methods Engineering / Process planning / Production Engineering will be preferred.
Preferred/optional Skills
Knowledge in PLC programming
HMI/SCADA development
industrial networking such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, and Profibus
VFDs
servo systems
motion control
sensors
instrumentation
electrical panel design
troubleshooting
AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN. Machine vision systems such as Keyence, Cognex, Hikrobot, or equivalent
robotics/cobots
MES integration
SQL database basics
Industry 4.0 and IIoT applications
Python, C#, or automation scripting-additional advantage
Behavioral Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination abilities.
Ability to handle multiple automation projects simultaneously.
Team-oriented approach with a strong ownership mindset.
Continuous improvement and innovation mindset.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Automation projects completed on time and within the planned scope.
Productivity improvement achieved through automation.
Reduction in cycle time, defects, and manual dependency.
Machine uptime and reliability improvement after stabilization.
Cost savings generated through automation initiatives.
Successful commissioning, handover, and training of automated systems.
Compliance with safety, quality, and documentation standards.

Work arrangement
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