About this role

Electrical Engineer – Maintenance

Department: Maintenance

Industry: Manufacturing

Experience: 2–5 Years

Qualification: Diploma / BE in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Job Location: Meril Endo Surgery Pvt Ltd, Chala, Vapi, Gujarat

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Electrical Engineer with practical experience in industrial automation, PLC programming, sensors, electrical control panels, and machine troubleshooting. The candidate will be responsible for installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical and automation systems used in manufacturing machinery.

Key Responsibilities

1. PLC understanding & Industrial Automation
· Configure, and troubleshoot PLCs used in
machinery.
· Work with PLC platforms such as Siemens,
Mitsubishi, Delta, Omron, or equivalent.
· Develop and modify PLC logic, interlocks,
timers, counters, and sequencing operations.
· Troubleshoot PLC inputs/outputs, communication
errors, and machine control faults.
· Work with HMI systems for machine operation,
monitoring, and fault diagnosis.
· Support automation upgrades and process
improvement projects.
1. Sensors & Instrumentation
· Install, configure, and troubleshoot industrial sensors, including:
o Proximity sensors (inductive and capacitive)
o Photoelectric sensors
o Limit switches and position sensors
o Pressure, temperature, and level sensors
o Encoders and other feedback devices
· Understand sensor wiring, signal types, and PLC
input/output interfacing.
· Calibrate and test sensors to ensure reliable
machine operation.
1. Machine Maintenance & Troubleshooting
· Diagnose and resolve electrical and automation
faults in production machines.
· Perform preventive and breakdown maintenance.
· Troubleshoot motors, drives, control circuits,
sensors, and PLC-controlled systems.
· Minimize machine downtime and ensure maximum
equipment availability.
· Maintain maintenance logs and records of
breakdowns and corrective actions.
Reporting To: Maintenance Manager / Plant Head
Salary: As per experience and technical competency

Requirements

Required Skills

· Hands-on experience in PLC programming and
troubleshooting.
· Good knowledge of industrial sensors and
electrical control systems.
· Experience with electrical panels, wiring
diagrams, relays, contactors, and motor controls.
· Working knowledge of VFDs, servo drives, and HMI
systems.
· Ability to diagnose electrical faults and
resolve machine breakdowns.
· Knowledge of industrial electrical safety and
preventive maintenance.
· Good problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

· Experience in manufacturing industries and automated production machinery.

· Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic control systems.

· Experience in machine installation, commissioning, and automation retrofitting.

· Knowledge of safety relays, emergency-stop circuits, and machine interlocks.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

· Reduction in machine breakdowns and downtime.

· Faster fault diagnosis and resolution.

· Improved machine availability and reliability.

· Successful implementation of automation improvements.

· Compliance with electrical safety and maintenance standards.

Benefits

Since we are having various automation projects & machines, we require person who can take care of errors and troubleshoot issues instantly to reduce downtime due to machine errors.

Engineer