Automation Control Engineer (Weld Automation)

Job Title: Automation Control Engineer (Weld Automation)

Job Location: Gujarat/ Kharkhoda / Gurgaon / Manesar

Education Required: Diploma

Experience Required: 4 - 12 Years

Job Responsibilities:

·        Design, development, and installation of automation systems in weld lines.

·        Preparation of weld line specifications (PLC, HMI, electrical equipment specs & selection, CC link IE, Device net, Ethernet IP etc.)

·        Procurement of Weld equipment (Robots, Servers, Systems, Control panels, IT assets etc. as per technical specification)

·        Programming and troubleshooting of PLC system.

·        Integration of sensors, actuators, and error-proofing systems like vision camera (preferred Cognex, Keyence & LMI) in weld automation line.

·        Root cause analysis and resolution of controls related issues.

·        Coordination with cross-functional teams for automation improvements and upgrades.

·        Documentation of control logic, wiring diagrams, and system architecture.

·        Validation of weld standards, Electrical drawings, PLC program, HMI screens during installation using various check sheets.

·        Buyoff & inspection of weld lines and equipment at supplier end.

·        Installation & commissioning of weld lines.

·        Handover of weld lines to Production & maintenance teams.

·        Preparation of various procedures, standards of weld line s & equipment.

Competencies / Skills:

·        Strong knowledge of industrial automation systems in BIW weld lines.

·        Hands-on experience with PLCs (including safety PLC & function blocks) HMIs, SCADA, Servo and industrial communication protocols. (preferred Mitsubishi PLC system).

·        Understanding of safety systems, interlocks, and standards in automation.

·        Familiarity with weld quality monitoring systems and data acquisition.

·        Ability to interpret electrical schematics and control panel layouts.

·        Experience in cycle time optimization and line balancing.

·        Basic know how of procurement-SAP ARIBA, ERP etc.

·        Knowledge of interface for IT-OT (MES, OPC etc.)

·        Understanding and configuration knowledge of industrial communication protocol like CC-link, CC-link IE, Devicenet, Ethernet and Ethernet IP.

·        Basic know how of Robot Control Circuits, Signal IO interfacing and configuration of (Fanuc, Yaskawa, Kawasaki) for welding and material handling applications.

Preferred Organization:

·        4-wheeler OEMs with Weld Automation experience: KIA, Hyundai, Toyota, Honda, VW, M&M, Renault, Nissan, MG, TATA, Bajaj, Eicher, Force Motors, etc.

·        Tier-1 automation solution providers or system integrators for OEMs.