Senior Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department: Maintenance - Controls

Designation: Senior Engineer

Qualification: BE (EEE / ECE / E&I)

Preferred industry: Automotive Industries

Experience: Min 6 to 10 years of confirmed service after completing Degree

Location Chennai

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

• Performance Testers: Designing and Development with NI h/w + LabView s/w (Project Management, Programming, System Design, and Hardware Integration).
• Proficiency in handling NI data acquisition systems (CompactRIO, CompactDAQ, PXI, PCI & USB DAQ).
• Troubleshooting CNC machines with Fanuc (0iTF/0i-TD Series) and Siemens (840D/828D Series) controllers.
• Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC, & MicroLogix series), Siemens (S7-300, S7-1200 & S7-1500), Mitsubishi (FX & Q series), and Omron (NX & NJ series) PLCs.
• Programming knowledge in Siemens Simatic Manager, Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell RS Logix 5000 & 500, Mitsubishi GX Developer, Omron Sysmac Studio, and Proface GP-Pro.
• Hands-on experience with Electric nut runners (Desoutter & Bosch Rexroth), Vision systems (Cognex & Keyence), Decal printers, PID controllers, etc.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and hard disk cloning software.
• In-depth knowledge of VFD and servo drives, Troubleshooting of PCBs.
• Maintenance knowledge of presses, index tables, conveyors, ovens, etc.
• Supervisory skills for managing technicians.
• Strong basic engineering knowledge and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Exposure to 5S practices and Why-Why analysis for root cause finding.
• Awareness of industrial safety practices.
• Basic knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.

Typical Duties:

• Overseeing the smooth functioning of the controls function.
• Planning and supervising the day-to-day activities of controls technicians.
• Reviewing and scheduling planned and corrective maintenance activities for controls.
• Handling machine upgrade projects.
• Analysing breakdowns, identifying root causes, and planning kaizen initiatives.
• Preparing departmental metrics for monthly reviews.
• Communicating with suppliers for sourcing OEM/equivalent machine spares.
• Handling internal customer relations with departments like manufacturing, quality, and safety regarding machine-related issues.
• Designing and implementing improvements and poka-yokes.
• Initiating spare cost-saving activities.
• Coordinating in-house or external servicing of failed machine spare parts.
• Identifying improvement points to enhance MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) of machines.
• Managing spares and controlling inventory

Form NumberHR-FR-23Revision Number01OriginatorHRRevision Date27- Mar’23