Senior System Test Engineer

Senior System Test Engineer

Experience

6–10 Years

Employment Type

Full-Time

Work Location

Pune

Work Mode

Hybrid (4 Days Work from Office | 1 Day Work from Home)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior System Test Engineer with strong expertise in PLC programming, motion control, industrial automation, and system testing. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing, testing, commissioning, and validating industrial automation systems, with a strong understanding of motion control, robotics, servo drives, and fieldbus communication technologies.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on advanced automation solutions, collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, and contribute to the development and testing of high-quality industrial automation products.

Key Responsibilities

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  Design, develop, and execute system tests for complete industrial automation solutions.

  
  


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  Analyze functional and technical requirements to design comprehensive system test scenarios.

  
  


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  Develop, review, and execute PLC-based system test cases.

  
  


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  Test motion control and robotics-related PLC function blocks before product release.

  
  


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  Program PLCs using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Blocks.

  
  


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  Configure and commission Servo Drives, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and Inverters.

  
  


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  Develop and validate motion control applications for servo drives and multi-axis systems.

  
  


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  Configure and commission PLC Backplane I/O and Remote I/O using industrial Fieldbus technologies.

  
  


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  Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for machine automation and turnkey projects.

  
  


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  Work on machine automation solutions involving robotics, drive groups, and multi-axis control systems.

  
  


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  Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system-level issues during testing and commissioning.

  
  


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  Collaborate with software, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure successful project execution.

  
  


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  Follow established testing processes, quality standards, and documentation practices.

  
  


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  Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and testing efficiency.

  
  

Mandatory SkillsPLC Programming

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  Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in PLC Programming.

  
  


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  Ladder Logic

  
  


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  Structured Text

  
  


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  Function Blocks

  
  

Motion Control

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  Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in Motion Control Programming.

  
  


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  Servo Drives

  
  


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  Multi-Axis Motion Control

  
  


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  Robotics Programming

  
  

Industrial Automation

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  Servo Drive Configuration and Commissioning

  
  


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  Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

  
  


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  Inverters

  
  


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  PLC Commissioning

  
  


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  Machine Automation Projects

  
  


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  Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

  
  


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  Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

  
  

Industrial Communication Protocols

Hands-on experience with one or more of the following:

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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

  
  

PLC Configuration

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  PLC Backplane I/O Configuration

  
  


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  Remote I/O Configuration

  
  

Qualifications

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  B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Mechatronics Engineering
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  M.Sc. in Electrical or Electronics

  
  

Note: Diploma holders are not eligible for this role.

Core Competencies

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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  
  


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  Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  
  


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  Self-motivated with a proactive approach.

  
  


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  Strong ownership and accountability.

  
  


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  Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

  
  


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  Positive attitude with a strong willingness to learn new technologies.

  
  


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  Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  
  

Preferred Skills

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  Electrical Wiring Design for Control Panels.

  
  


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  Experience in Manual Testing.

  
  


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  Experience working in Agile development environments.

  
  

What We're Looking For

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  Strong hands-on experience in PLC programming and industrial automation.

  
  


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  Proven expertise in configuring and commissioning Servo Drives, VFDs, and motion control systems.

  
  


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  Experience in machine automation and turnkey project execution.

  
  


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  Hands-on experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

  
  


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  Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols and PLC I/O configuration.

  
  


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  Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.

  
  


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  A proactive mindset with a strong "can-do" attitude.

  
  


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  Stable employment history with consistent project experience.

  
  


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  Candidates currently based in Pune or willing to relocate to Pune are preferred.

  
  


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  Candidates with an immediate to 30-day notice period are preferred. Candidates serving up to a 60-day notice period may also be considered.

  
  

Why Join Us?

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  Opportunity to work on cutting-edge industrial automation technologies.

  
  


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  Exposure to large-scale machine automation and motion control projects.

  
  


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  Collaborative engineering culture with continuous learning opportunities.

  
  


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  Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.

  
  


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  Comprehensive employee benefits, including medical coverage and paid leaves.

  
  


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  Long-term career growth in a global engineering environment.