Engineer- Controls & Automation

Job title: Engineer - Controls & Automation
Location: Delhi/NCR
About Us
Ingersoll Rand is a Fortune 500 company with a passion for making lives better. We do this by living our values, and through a relentless focus on the success of our customers and partnering with our employees to think and act like owners. We believe in sustainability through the development and distribution of a broad range of global brands designed to meet the needs of our customers in both efficient and responsible ways. Ingersoll Rand is a diverse and inclusive environment. For more information visit: www.irco.com.
Job Overview
Experienced PLC and Field Communication Engineer with expertise in industrial automation, control systems, and communication networks. Skilled in PLC programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and integrating field devices with SCADA/DCS systems.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, program, and commission PLC-based automation systems for power tools, lifting equipment, and industrial manufacturing applications.
Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC platforms including Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, and Schneider Electric controllers.
Integrate PLC systems with SCADA, HMI, DCS, and Industrial IoT platforms to enable real-time monitoring, diagnostics, and control.
Configure and maintain industrial communication networks utilizing protocols such as Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and OPC.
Support installation, commissioning, startup, and validation activities for automation and control systems at customer sites and manufacturing facilities.
Perform fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, and corrective actions related to PLC programs, control panels, field devices, and communication networks.
Ensure reliable communication between PLCs, VFDs, sensors, actuators, lifting equipment controllers, and other field devices.
Configure and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet infrastructure, managed switches, wireless communication systems, and remote connectivity solutions.
Assist in the development and implementation of automation standards, control philosophies, and network architecture guidelines.
Conduct preventive maintenance and health checks of automation hardware, communication networks, and field instrumentation.
Calibrate, test, and validate field instruments, sensors, encoders, load cells, limit switches, and safety devices used in lifting and material handling systems.
Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment uptime, productivity, safety, and process efficiency.
Participate in FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), and customer demonstrations for automation solutions.
Ensure compliance with industrial safety standards, electrical regulations, and Ingersoll Rand quality requirements during project execution and service activities.
Provide technical support and training to customers, service engineers, and internal stakeholders on automation systems and communication networks.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Mechatronics/Electrical or Electronics & Communications.
4-6 years relevant experience in Industrial Automation domain.
Good level of English, spoken and written
Hands-on experience in commissioning and maintenance of automated equipment, lifting systems, material handling equipment, or manufacturing machinery.
Strong troubleshooting skills in both control systems and industrial communication networks.
Willingness to travel for installation, commissioning, and customer support activities.
Core Competencies
Result Oriented
Self-motivator and Self Starter
Customer oriented
Problem Solving skills
Capability to understand and synthesize of customer issues
Communication skills
Good team player
Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements
70-80% Travel (As and When required)
What We Offer
We are all owners of the company! Stock options (Employee Ownership Program) that align your interests with the company's success.
Yearly performance-based bonus, rewarding your hard work and dedication
Leave Encashments
Maternity/Paternity Leaves
Employee Health covered under Medical, Group Term Life & Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee development with LinkedIn Learning
Employee recognition via Awardco
Collaborative, multicultural work environment with a team of dedicated professionals, fostering innovation and teamwork.

Work arrangement
No