Plant Maintenance Automation and Robotics Engineer

Plant Maintenanance Automation & Robotics Engineer

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Job Description:

Electronics & Instrumentation Engineer – Maintenance & Automation

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electronics & Instrumentation Engineer responsible for maintaining plant machinery, process instrumentation, and control systems. The role will drive automation, robotics, vision systems, and AI/ML-based solutions from concept to implementation and scale-up.

The incumbent will also lead digital transformation initiatives, machine reliability improvements, and energy optimization projects while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and integrated management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Management

• Execute Preventive, Predictive (including thermography), and Breakdown Maintenance for critical equipment.

• Maintain and periodically inspect critical safety devices across all plant equipment.

• Monitor and improve plant engineering performance metrics such as Uptime, MTBF, and MTTR.

• Identify and analyze root causes of major equipment breakdowns and implement corrective actions.

• Implement Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives on machines and maintenance processes.

• Develop and upgrade Preventive Maintenance (PM) checklists.

• Prepare and manage annual preventive maintenance schedules.

• Troubleshoot process instrumentation systems and automated processes.

• Manage procurement, repair, and inventory of machine spare parts.

• Prepare and manage annual maintenance spare budgets.

• Drive cost savings through localization and frugal engineering initiatives.

Automation & Digital Transformation

• Lead automation projects from concept to implementation and scale-up.

• Implement robotics, machine vision systems, and AI/ML-enabled solutions for process improvement.

• Drive data automation and digital transformation initiatives for plant operations.

• Maintain and sustain automation systems for long-term operational effectiveness.

• Manage PLC program backups and drive parameter backups.

Process & Equipment Experience

Experience working with:

• Chemical mixing processes and associated instrumentation

• Continuous process lines, such as:

  • Non-woven manufacturing lines

  • Resin coating lines

  • Continuous extrusion / compounding lines

• Press shop operations, including:

  • Hydraulic presses

  • Tape slitting machines

Hands-on experience in automation project implementation is mandatory, with robotics experience preferred.

Technical Expertise

Automation & Controls

• Troubleshooting PLC, VFD, Servo Drives, and HMI systems

• PLC platforms such as:

  • Allen Bradley

  • Siemens

  • Mitsubishi

  • Delta

Drive Systems

Experience with:

• Allen Bradley

• Schneider

• Gefran

• Mitsubishi

Communication Protocols

Knowledge of industrial communication networks including:

• Ethernet

• ControlNet

• DeviceNet

• SERCOS

• RS232

Electrical Systems

• Strong understanding of relay logic and electrical drawings

• Ability to modify PLC logic and perform online troubleshooting

Instrumentation Knowledge

Hands-on experience with industrial instrumentation such as:

• Pressure transmitters

• Flow transmitters

• RTDs

• Thermocouples

• Temperature transmitters

• Level transmitters & switches

• O₂ analyzers

• I/P converters

• LVDT sensors

• Pressure switches & gauges

• Proximity sensors

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with plant safety standards including:

  • LOTO (Lockout Tagout)

  • Machine guarding

  • Permit systems (Hot work, Height, Confined Space, Pipeline work)

• Support OHSAS safety guidelines implementation

• Maintain and sustain Integrated Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).

Fire & Safety Systems (Preferred)

Knowledge of:

• Fire alarm systems

• Smoke detectors

• UV sensors

• Manual call points (MCP)

• Fire hydrant systems

• Sprinkler systems

Energy Management

• Lead energy conservation initiatives

• Identify and implement energy-saving projects across plant operations.

Team Development

• Mentor and develop a team of Diploma Technical Associates

• Build technical capability within the maintenance team.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics / Instrumentation / Electrical Engineering

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in industrial automation, instrumentation, and plant maintenance

Preferred Industry Experience

• Chemical / Process Manufacturing

• Non-woven manufacturing

• Polymer / extrusion / compounding industries

• Automotive component manufacturing

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Experience Level

Senior Level