Umanist Staffing
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# Application Engineer – Motion Control & Automation
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Important: Candidates must have a relevant background in Motion Control Systems, Servo Drives, Servo Motors, and VFDs. Candidates without experience in these areas are requested not to apply, as non-relevant profiles will not be considered.
- Experience:** 5–8 Years
- Locations:** Coimbatore & Delhi
- Open Positions:** 1 at each location
- Domain:** Industrial Automation & Engineering Services
- Travel:** Up to 80% across India
- Notice Period:** Immediate to 30 days preferred
- Interview Process:** 3 rounds – 1 virtual and 2 face-to-face
- Interview Date:** 17 October
### Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Application Engineer specializing in Motion Control and Industrial Automation. The role involves designing and implementing machine automation solutions, developing and integrating control systems, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting commissioning activities at customer sites.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in servo drives, servo motors, VFDs, PLCs, motion controllers, and industrial automation systems, along with strong customer interaction and technical problem-solving skills.
### Key Responsibilities
**1. Automation Solution Design**
- Design machine automation solutions using servo drives, motion controllers, PLCs, and industrial communication networks.
- Develop motion control concepts based on customer and OEM requirements.
- Evaluate technical feasibility and recommend suitable automation architectures.
- Define control topologies, communication protocols, and system integration strategies.
**2. Application Engineering & Customer Engagement**
- Interact with OEMs, customers, and sales teams to understand technical requirements.
- Conduct technical discussions, application reviews, and solution presentations.
- Prepare technical proposals and recommend suitable automation solutions.
- Provide technical support throughout solution development and customer evaluation.
**3. Software Development & System Integration**
- Develop, test, and validate application software for machine control systems.
- Integrate PLCs, HMIs, motion controllers, servo drives, and industrial communication systems.
- Optimize machine performance, functionality, and reliability.
**4. Commissioning & Troubleshooting**
- Support prototype development, system testing, commissioning, and machine startup.
- Perform hardware diagnostics, technical troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
- Resolve complex automation issues and support successful project implementation.
- Prepare technical reports and ensure customer acceptance.
**5. Technical Excellence & Knowledge Sharing**
- Develop reusable application standards and engineering best practices.
- Provide technical training to customers, partners, and internal teams.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to improve solutions and share technical insights.
### Must-Have Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering.
- 5–8 years of experience in Industrial Automation, Motion Control, Application Engineering, or Machine Automation.
- Strong extensive experience of:
- Motion Control Systems
- Servo Drives and Servo Motors
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- PLC Programming
- Motion Controllers
- Industrial Automation and Machine Control Systems
- Hands-on experience in commissioning, programming, hardware diagnostics, and system integration.
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
- Experience generating technical reports and resolving application-related issues.
- Willingness to travel extensively across India, up to 80%.
- Strong customer interaction, technical communication, and problem-solving skills.
### Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience In One Or More Of The Following Areas
- Servo Applications
- Packaging Machinery
- Material Handling Systems
- Robotics Integration
- Industrial Machine OEMs
- Automation System Commissioning
- Industrial Communication Protocols
- HMI and motion controller integration
- Technical consulting and solution presentations
### Preferred Candidate Profile
- Candidates from motion control, drives, and industrial automation organizations are preferred.
- Candidates with stable employment history, ideally 2–3 years or more in previous organizations.
- Immediate joiners or candidates with a notice period of up to 30 days are preferred.
- Local candidates for the respective locations will be preferred.
- Application Instructions:** Interested candidates should share their updated resumes in PDF format.
Skills: communication,hardware diagnostics,variable frequency drives (vfds),commissioning,plc programming,servo drives and servo motors,motion controllers,system integration,programming,industrial automation,motion control systems,machine control systems,machine automation,application engineering,motion control,technical reports
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