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As an Automation / Design Engineer in the manufacturing sector, your primary role is to design, develop, implement, and maintain automated manufacturing systems and machines to enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. Key Responsibilities: - Design, program, and commission PLC-based automation systems - Develop and integrate HMI/SCADA systems - Configure and tune servo motors, VFDs, and drives - Select and integrate sensors, actuators, and control devices - Troubleshoot automation issues and provide root-cause solutions - Ensure stable machine operation with minimum downtime - Design machine mechanisms, jigs, fixtures, and automation modules - Prepare 2D & 3D CAD drawings and machine layouts - Perform basic design calculations (motor sizing, torque, speed, load) - Create and maintain BOMs and technical documentation - Support machine assembly, trials, and modifications - Design control panels and electrical schematics - Select electrical components as per application & safety norms - Support panel wiring, testing, and commissioning - Implement machine safety circuits (E-Stop, interlocks, light curtains) - Understand production processes, cycle time, and bottlenecks - Improve machine efficiency, yield, and OEE - Support automation retrofit projects on existing machines - Reduce rejection, rework, and manual dependency - Ensure compliance with machine safety and electrical standards - Conduct basic risk assessments and FMEA - Promote safe work practices on the shop floor - Prepare SOPs, manuals, and commissioning reports - Coordinate with vendors for machine development & FAT/SAT - Train operators and maintenance teams on new systems - Maintain design revisions and change control records Qualification: - B.E / B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics / Automation Experience Requirement: - Fresher 2 Years: Basic automation & design exposure - 3 6 Years: Independent machine automation & commissioning, standardization & mentoring In addition to the technical skills required, you should possess soft skills such as strong problem-solving and analytical skills, good communication and documentation ability, cross-functional coordination, ability to work in a shop-floor and hands-on environment, time management, and ownership mindset. Please note: This job description does not include any additional details about the company. As an Automation / Design Engineer in the manufacturing sector, your primary role is to design, develop, implement, and maintain automated manufacturing systems and machines to enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. Key Responsibilities: - Design, program, and commission PLC-based automation systems - Develop and integrate HMI/SCADA systems - Configure and tune servo motors, VFDs, and drives - Select and integrate sensors, actuators, and control devices - Troubleshoot automation issues and provide root-cause solutions - Ensure stable machine operation with minimum downtime - Design machine mechanisms, jigs, fixtures, and automation modules - Prepare 2D & 3D CAD drawings and machine layouts - Perform basic design calculations (motor sizing, torque, speed, load) - Create and maintain BOMs and technical documentation - Support machine assembly, trials, and modifications - Design control panels and electrical schematics - Select electrical components as per application & safety norms - Support panel wiring, testing, and commissioning - Implement machine safety circuits (E-Stop, interlocks, light curtains) - Understand production processes, cycle time, and bottlenecks - Improve machine efficiency, yield, and OEE - Support automation retrofit projects on existing machines - Reduce rejection, rework, and manual dependency - Ensure compliance with machine safety and electrical standards - Conduct basic risk assessments and FMEA - Promote safe work practices on the shop floor - Prepare SOPs, manuals, and commissioning reports - Coordinate with vendors for machine development & FAT/SAT - Train operators and maintenance teams on new systems - Maintain design revisions and change control records Qualification: - B.E / B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics / Automation Experience Requirement: - Fresher 2 Years: Basic automation & design exposure - 3 6 Years: Independent machine automation & commissioning, standardization & mentoring In addition to the technical skills required, you should possess soft skills such as strong problem-solving and analytical skills, good communication and documentation ability, cross-functional coordination, ability to work in a shop-floor and hands-on environment, time management, and ownership mindset. Please note: This job description does not include any additional details about the company.