PLC Controls & Automation Engineering Specialist

Expleo Group

Automotive engineer developing solutions for autonomous vehicles, electric mobility, and digitalisation. Optimising performance and sustainability through continuous innovation with global automotive giants.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeChennai • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for controls and automation perimeter of industrialization activities in IAP.
Planning, execution of controls related activities along with maintenance, process teams and suppliers to get the targeted results within the time frame.
Study the new requirements of various projects, optimize the investment and execution cost of controls & Automation part
Responsible for the minor / major modifications of the facility as per the engineering requirement - Wiring, new logic creations in PLC, HMI,Drive & Robot Programs
Coordinate with maintenance, process & Suppliers - Based on the requirement / issues correct the PLC, Robot & HMI programs
Study the installed equipment Logics, interlocks - suggest and implement the solutions. Taken corrective actions for the issues.
Individually handles the PLC, HMI, DRIVE & Robot modifications and troubleshooting
Simulation study of robot for the given application with reach, load and other parameters - Suggest the optimize solutions
Study the PLC, HMI & Robot Memory utilisation - Analysis and optimize
Responsible of executing the new model projects, capacity expansion projects, Engineering change projects - Controls & Automation part
Technical concept design, Technical document preparation, alignment with the required team & finalise for the new facility / project requirements
Discuss with vendors on the technical requirements, standards, scope of controls and automation. Align and finalise the scope / goal
Prepare the RFI / RFQ based on the technical scope, Floating RFQ, Obtaining Offers and Scrutinizing offers.
Technical alignment and validation document preparation for the suppliers as per the RFQ
Preparation of Micro schedules of the activities, follow-up with the various parties, appraise the VPE management.
Follow the PR, PO process as per Stellantis requirements
Participate the Design approval (DAP) technical discussion, share the standards to suppliers, ensure optimum and flawless execution
Analyse the supplier technical concepts, share alternate cost effective proposals.
Collect the current installed equipment, facility specification details and update any change. Maintain master list
Maintain the PLC, HMI, Robot backups with revisions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors Degree in EE, EC with 3 - 5 Years experience in auto OEM / Ancillary / Line builder / Service provider with required skills
Hands-on experience in Mitsubishi Q Series, R Series & FXU Series PLC & HMI programming.
Hands-on experience in GX Works platform is mandatory.
Experience in field communication Ethernet IE, CC Link desirable.
Hands-on experience in Mitsubishi, DANFOSS,SEW VFD drives - Parameterization, Communicating with PLC, Trouble shooting.
New programs creation in PLC, new Screens creation in HMI, link the Tags, I/Os, interlock with VFD (Mitsubishi, SEW)
Experience in KUKA robot program, troubleshooting, installation and commissioning is added advantage
Experience in Robot Roller hemming cells, sealer application robots, Material handling equipment - Programs & trouble shooting - is added advantage
Experience in handling Conveyor logics, interlocks and other equipment PLC logics in Mitsubishi PLCs
Experience in EMS systems, Material transfer systems of Body, paint & GA shop
Knowledge in Andon systems, Pick to light, error proofing, Bar code integration
Knowledge in EOL Equipments, Filling machines.
Knowledge in handling verify the E plan drawings, control panel circuits, power wirings.
Willingness to work in shifts, extending work hours (when necessary), week ends etc.
Adhere the factory safety standards & Procedures.
Project management and supervision skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative working environment – We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers, developing solutions that create a sustainable today and tomorrow.
Continuous learning - Our Learning & Leadership Development team has established a world-class learning ecosystem that enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
Global organisation - We provide solutions to leading brands from various sectors, giving you the opportunity to work with top-tier companies providing impactful solutions to our customers’ customers.

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Hard Skills & Tools

PLC ProgrammingHMI ProgrammingRobot ProgrammingVFD ParameterizationField CommunicationGX WorksConveyor Logic HandlingAndon Systems KnowledgeEOL Equipment KnowledgeControl Panel Circuit Verification

Soft Skills

Project ManagementSupervision Skills