PLC Test Engineer

Sr. PLC Test Engineer

Experience: 6–10 Years
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Mechatronics / M.Sc. in Electronics or Electrical

Technical SkillsMandatory Skills

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  Strong experience in PLC programming using Ladder Logic, Structured Text (ST), and Function Block Diagram (FBD).

  
  


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  Hands-on expertise in configuring and commissioning Servo Drives, VFDs, and Inverters.

  
  


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  Experience developing and testing Motion Control applications for servo-based systems using PLCs.

  
  


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  Knowledge of robotics programming, including multi-axis control and drive group configuration.

  
  


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  Proven experience in machine automation, commissioning, and turnkey project execution.

  
  


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  Exposure to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities.

  
  


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  Practical experience with industrial communication protocols such as:

  
  
  
  
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    EtherNet/IP

    
    
  
  
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    PROFINET

    
    
  
  
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    EtherCAT

    
    
  
  
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    Ethernet PowerLINK

    
    
  
  
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    CAN

    
    
  
  
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    PROFIBUS

    
    
  
  
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    ControlNET

    
    
  
  
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    DeviceNET

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Experience configuring PLC local/backplane I/O and remote I/O over Fieldbus networks.

  
  

Preferred Skills

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  Knowledge of electrical control panel wiring and design.

  
  


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  Experience in manual/system testing of automation solutions.

  
  

Desired Competencies

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  Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.

  
  


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  Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

  
  


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  Agile mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

  
  


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  Self-driven and capable of working independently.

  
  

Key Responsibilities

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  Design, develop, and execute system-level test cases for industrial automation solutions.

  
  


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  Validate PLC programs, motion control logic, and robotics function blocks prior to product release.

  
  


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  Analyze functional requirements and contribute to PLC program development and system validation.

  
  


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  Perform testing, identify defects, and ensure quality standards are met.

  
  


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  Support automation project commissioning and testing activities, including FAT and SAT.

  
  


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  Follow defined testing methodologies, quality processes, and project guidelines established by the Lead/Manager.