Wastefull Insights
Website:
wastefullinsights.com
Job details:
Job Title: Automation Engineer – PLC, Robotics, Electrical & Motion Control
Location: Vadodara (Onsite / Field + In-house)
Experience: 2–4 Years
Role Summary
We are looking for a hands-on Automation Engineer to design, develop, program, and commission industrial automation systems including pick-and-place machines, robotic gantries, conveyor systems, and continuous material handling setups.
This role combines PLC programming, electrical control systems, motion hardware, robotics integration, and onsite commissioning. It is a field-intensive position involving approximately 50% client-site work and 50% in-house development.
The ideal candidate should have strong real-world experience working with machines, control panels, and automation systems—not just software.
Key Responsibilities
PLC & Control Systems
· Develop PLC programs from scratch (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, FBD)
· Design and implement control logic for:
· Pick-and-place systems
· Sorting systems
· Conveyors & material handling systems
· Troubleshoot and optimize PLC-based automation systems
Electrical & Panel Engineering
· Read and develop electrical schematics and control panel layouts
· Support panel wiring, validation, and testing
· Integrate sensors, encoders, actuators, and pneumatics into control systems
Motion Control & Drives
· Work with servo motors, drives, and VFDs
· Perform parameterization, tuning, and motion optimization
· Handle real-time motion control applications
Robotics Integration
· Integrate industrial robots (KUKA / ABB / Fanuc or equivalent) with PLC systems
· Coordinate robot motion with conveyor and handling systems
Industrial Communication
· Implement and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols:
· Profinet, Profibus
· EtherNet/IP
· Modbus TCP/RTU
· RS-232 / RS-485
· EtherCAT
HMI / SCADA Development
· Develop and configure HMI/SCADA systems (WinCC, TIA Portal, Ignition or equivalent)
· Enable system monitoring, control, and diagnostics
Commissioning & Support
· Execute FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test)
· Perform onsite installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
· Ensure reliable operation of 24×7 continuous industrial systems
· Provide post-deployment and remote technical support
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Mechatronics Engineering
· 2–4 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation
· Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills
· Experience with:
· Motion control systems
· Conveyors & material handling
· Servo systems and drives
· Electrical schematic reading and control panel knowledge
· Onsite commissioning experience
Good to Have
· Robotics integration experience
· Vision systems exposure
· Embedded systems fundamentals
· MES / SCADA / data integration knowledge
· AutoCAD Electrical / panel design experience
Work Structure
· 50% Onsite (Client Locations): Commissioning, troubleshooting, deployment
· 50% In-house: Design, development, testing
Why Join Wastefull Insights Pvt. Ltd.?
· Work on real machines that move, not just simulations
· High ownership and fast career growth
· Exposure to end-to-end automation (design → build → deploy)
· Build solutions with real sustainability impact
· Dynamic, hands-on engineering environment
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