Position- Production Engineer
Location: Pune
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics
- Instrumentation
- Mechatronics
- Industrial Engineering
- Engineering Technology
Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience.
Preferred Industries
Manufacturing, Packaging, Material Handling, Plastics, FMCG, Food Processing, Process Industries, and Automotive Components.
Job Purpose
Manage and optimize automated production operations by integrating:
- Mechanical Systems
- Industrial Automation
- Electrical Controls
- Instrumentation
- Production Technology
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure uninterrupted operation of automated production lines.
- Manage conveyors, shredders, compressors, ducting, dust collection, and utility systems.
- Operate and monitor PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, and VFD systems.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and automation breakdowns.
- Conduct RCA and CAPA activities.
- Improve OEE, productivity, throughput, and machine utilization.
- Drive line balancing and bottleneck elimination initiatives.
- Support installation, commissioning, and automation improvement projects.
- Implement productivity, energy-saving, and cost-optimization initiatives.
- Ensure safety, quality, environmental, and operational compliance.
Required Technical Expertise
Mechanical Systems
- Conveyors & Interlocked Conveyor Systems
- Shredders & Material Handling Equipment
- Air Compressors & Pneumatic Systems
- Dust Collection & Extraction Systems
- Industrial Ducting
- Gearboxes, Bearings, Couplings & Drives
- Production Line Synchronization
Automation & Controls
- PLC Operation & Troubleshooting
- DCS
- SCADA
- HMI
- VFD/Variator
- Sensors & Switches
- Safety Interlocks & E-Stops
- MCC & Control Panels
- Machine Communication & Line Integration
Desired Candidate Profile
- Strong Mechanical + Industrial Automation exposure
- Strong troubleshooting and RCA skills
- Expertise in integrated mechanical, electrical, and automation systems
- Experience in OEE improvement and productivity enhancement
- Knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, and VFD systems
- Continuous improvement and cost reduction mindset
- Hands-on, proactive, and independent working style