Service engineer

Job Title: Site Service Engineer – Automation Industry

Department: Service / Automation Operations
Location: Pan India.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Site Service Engineer with experience in Industrial Automation Systems. The role involves installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of automated systems and equipment at client sites. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, sensors, and industrial control panels, ensuring timely service and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform on-site installation, testing, commissioning, and support of industrial automation systems.

• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, drives, sensors, actuators, and control panels.

• Carry out preventive and breakdown maintenance at customer locations.

• Configure and calibrate field instruments and automation hardware.

• Provide technical support and operational training to customer staff on system usage and basic troubleshooting.

• Coordinate with internal teams for spares, documentation, and system updates.

• Ensure compliance with electrical safety, automation standards, and EHS guidelines.

• Document service visits thoroughly – including diagnostic reports, service checklists, and recommendations.

• Participate in system upgrades, retrofitting, and performance improvement projects.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering.

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation service or commissioning (Freshers with automation project exposure may be considered).

• Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, etc.).

• Understanding of SCADA, HMI, and VFD systems.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control diagrams.

• Excellent troubleshooting skills with a logical and structured approach.

• Willingness to travel extensively for site work.

• Familiarity with basic networking (Ethernet, Modbus, Profibus) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on assembly lines, packaging machines, robotic arms, or process automation setups.

• Exposure to safety PLCs, remote IOs, and industrial communication protocols.

• Basic understanding of control panel wiring and testing procedures.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Work will be primarily conducted at customer industrial sites (factories, plants, workshops).

• Must be physically fit to handle field activities like climbing ladders, carrying tools, and working in enclosed spaces.

• Frequent travel required – typically 70% to 90%, including outstation and overnight trips.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive industry salary based on experience and skills.

• Daily site allowances for travel, food, and lodging.

• Reimbursement for travel and mobile expenses.

• Medical insurance, PF, ESI, and statutory benefits as applicable.

• Opportunity for growth in a rapidly expanding automation technology company.

• It is a Full Time Mechanic job for candidates with 1 - 3 years of experience.

More about this Service engineer job

1. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for this Service engineer job?
   Ans: The candidate should be Graduate and above and above with 1 - 3 years of experience of experience
2. How much salary can I expect for this job role?
   Ans: You can expect a salary of ₹20000 - ₹30000 per month that depends on your interview. It's a Full Time job in Pune.
3. How many working days are there for this Service engineer job?
   Ans: This Service engineer job will have 6 working days.
4. Are there any charges applicable while applying or joining this Service engineer job?
   Ans: No, there is no fee applicable for applying this Service engineer job and during the employment with the company, i.e., Nihva Technologies Privatе Limited.
5. Is it a work from home job?
   Ans: No, it’s not a work from home job and can't be done online.
6. How many openings are there for this Service engineer role?
   Ans: There is an immediate opening of 4 Service engineer at Nihva Technologies Privatе Limited
7. Who can apply for this job?
   Ans: Only Male candidates can apply for this Mechanic job.
8. What are the timings of this Service engineer job?
   Ans: This Service engineer job has Day Shift.