Lead Plc Engineer – Automation

Lead PLC Engineer - Automation Company HYA Tech Private Limited Location Hosur Tamil Nadu Experience 8-10 Years Qualification B E B Tech in Mechanical Electrical Electronics Engineering Position Summary HYA Tech Private Limited is seeking an experienced Lead PLC Engineer to drive the development programming and integration of advanced automation systems across manufacturing lines The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in PLC programming HMI development industrial automation and experience supporting NPI New Product Introduction This role requires strong leadership hands-on technical skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering functions Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership Project Ownership Lead the PLC engineering team and manage automation-related projects end-to-end Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful planning execution and commissioning Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on PLC HMI issues PLC Programming Development Develop test troubleshoot and maintain PLC programs for automated machinery Work with brands such as Siemens Allen Bradley Mitsubishi Omron etc Develop and configure HMI SCADA interfaces for real-time machine monitoring Optimize programs for cycle time improvement safety and performance stability Automation Integration Integrate PLC systems with robots vision systems sensors actuators and industrial networks Validate system I O communication protocols Ethernet IP Profinet Modbus and safety circuits Diagnose and resolve system-level issues involving electrical pneumatic and control systems NPI New Product Introduction Lead PLC engineering involvement during pilot builds and new product launches Create automation concepts and feasibility studies for new product requirements Support process validation FAT SAT and ramp-up activities Shop-Floor Production Support Provide real-time troubleshooting for automation equipment during production Conduct preventive maintenance and health checks on PLC-based systems Implement upgrades to improve reliability throughput and safety Documentation Compliance Prepare detailed documentation control logic diagrams wiring diagrams SOPs FAT SAT protocols and test reports Ensure compliance with industry standards safety norms and customer specifications Required Skills Experience 8-10 years of hands-on experience in PLC programming industrial automation Strong understanding of mechanical systems motion control pneumatics and electrical circuits Expertise in at least one major PLC platform Siemens Allen Bradley Mitsubishi Omron Experience with HMI SCADA development WinCC FactoryTalk GT Designer etc Knowledge of industrial communication Ethernet IP Profinet Modbus Profibus Experience in leading NPI automation activities Strong debugging problem-solving and analytical abilities Ability to lead a small engineering team and handle multiple projects simultaneously Excellent communication and documentation skills Preferred Skills Experience with robotics integration Fanuc ABB UR Yaskawa Basic knowledge of machine vision systems Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control panel designs Exposure to Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and continuous improvement tools Why Join HYA Tech Pvt Ltd Work on cutting-edge automation and Industry 4 0 initiatives Lead impactful automation projects in a fast-growing engineering environment Opportunity for career growth into senior leadership and system design roles Job Types Full-time Permanent Pay 623 918 01 - 1 969 563 09 per year Benefits Cell phone reimbursement Food provided Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Provident Fund Work Location In person