Assistant Manager

Job description

**Position Senior Engineer / Assistant Manager – Industrial Electronics Repair & Automation Department Central Control & Automation / Central Repair Lab Reporting To Manager / Head – Central Control & Automation Experience 6–10 Years Qualification B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics, or equivalent. Additional certifications in PLC, DCS, Industrial Drives, PCB Repair, or Embedded Electronics will be an added advantage. Job Purpose To perform advanced diagnosis, troubleshooting, repair, testing, and reliability improvement of industrial electronic equipment including PLC, DCS, VFDs, Servo Drives, PCBs, MOV cards, Power Electronics, Communication Modules, and Automation Hardware. The role is responsible for ensuring high-quality repairs, reducing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and supporting plant operations through effective technical solutions. Key Responsibilities Industrial Electronics Repair Diagnose and repair industrial electronic PCBs to component level. Repair analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronic cards. Troubleshoot multilayer PCBs using electronic test equipment. Identify failed electronic components and replace them with suitable equivalents. Perform functional testing after repairs. Maintain repair quality documentation and repair history. PLC & DCS Hardware Repair Experience in troubleshooting and repairing cards of: Siemens ABB Allen-Bradley Schneider Electric Honeywell Emerson Yokogawa GE Mitsubishi Omron Including: CPU Cards Power Supply Modules Communication Cards Digital Input Modules Digital Output Modules Analog Input Cards Analog Output Cards Ethernet Modules Profibus Modules Profinet Modules Remote I/O Modules Safety PLC Modules Redundancy Modules Industrial Drives & Power Electronics Troubleshoot and repair: AC Drives DC Drives Servo Drives Soft Starters VFD Control Cards Gate Driver Boards IGBT Driver Cards Rectifier Boards Inverter Modules Firing Cards Encoder Interface Cards Feedback Cards Knowledge of drives from: Siemens ABB Danfoss Yaskawa Rockwell Schneider Toshiba Fuji Mitsubishi MOV & Valve Electronics Knowledge of: Motor Operated Valve (MOV) Control Cards Actuator Electronics Positioner Cards Torque Switch Circuits Limit Switch Cards Valve Controller PCBs Power Electronics Experience in repairing: SMPS UPS PCBs Battery Chargers DC Power Supplies Thyristor Control Cards IGBT Modules MOSFET-Based Circuits SCR Firing Circuits Diagnostic & Test Equipment Hands-on experience with: Digital Oscilloscope Logic Analyzer LCR Meter Digital Multimeter Power Analyzer Signal Generator Frequency Counter Thermal Camera Soldering/Rework Stations BGA Rework Station Hot Air Rework Station Microscope Inspection Isolation Transformer PCB Cleaning Equipment Troubleshooting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Failure Analysis Component-Level Troubleshooting Schematic Interpretation Circuit Reverse Engineering Fault Simulation Burn-in Testing Reliability Testing Reliability Improvement Analyse recurring failures. Develop corrective and preventive actions. Improve PCB life and reliability. Recommend design improvements where applicable. Reduce repair turnaround time. Enhance repair success rate. Documentation Maintain repair database. Prepare repair reports. Update failure history. Develop standard repair procedures. Prepare troubleshooting guides. Maintain inventory of critical components. Coordination Coordinate with maintenance teams. Liaise with OEMs for complex failures. Support commissioning activities. Train technicians and junior engineers. Support shutdown planning and execution. Technical Skills Strong knowledge of: Industrial Automation Electronics Repair PCB Component-Level Repair Analog Electronics Digital Electronics Microcontroller-Based Systems Embedded Electronics Industrial Communication Protocols PLC Hardware DCS Hardware Industrial Networking Industrial Power Electronics Servo Systems Variable Frequency Drives Industrial Instrumentation Control Systems Industrial Safety Practices Desired Competencies Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills Strong fault diagnosis capability Systematic approach to problem solving Ability to work under pressure Effective communication skills Team leadership and mentoring Continuous improvement mindset High attention to quality and detail Strong planning and documentation skills Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Repair success rate (%) First-time repair success Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) Turnaround time for repairs Reduction in outsourcing repair cost Reduction in repeat failures Availability of repaired critical spares Equipment reliability improvement Repair documentation compliance Preventive maintenance compliance Customer (Plant Maintenance) satisfaction Safety compliance (Zero Lost Time Injury) 5S compliance in repair laboratory Inventory optimization for electronic components Preferred Experience Candidates having hands-on experience in repair and troubleshooting of industrial electronic equipment used in steel plants, power plants, cement plants, mining, oil & gas, chemical plants, or other continuous process industries will be preferred. Exposure to repairing equipment from Siemens, ABB, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Emerson, Yokogawa, Mitsubishi, Omron, GE, Danfoss, Rockwell Automation, and similar industrial automation OEMs will be an added advantage. Additional Advantage Ability to perform component-level PCB repair. Knowledge of BGA, SMD, and multilayer PCB rework. Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, CAN, DeviceNet, and OPC. Experience using ERP/SAP systems for maintenance and spare management. Familiarity with predictive maintenance and rel