Manager - PLC Programmer

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India. We offer comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry. This position will be based at Ahmednagar Factory for Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.)

Designation: Deputy Manager / Manager – PLC Programmer

Location: Ahmednagar

Qualification: Diploma / BE (Electrical/ Electronics)

Experience: 5 years to 10 years

Key Deliverables / Key Responsibilities/Deliverables (Min 4 need to be filled in decreasing order of importance)

• Maintenance Planning & Execution.

• Develop and implement an effective Maintenance Planning and Scheduling System.

• Ensure efficient execution of Preventive Maintenance (PM), Breakdown Maintenance, Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM), and Time-Based Maintenance (TBM).

• Monitor, track, and improve MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures).

• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure optimum stock levels.

• Maintain and update all TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) documentation and records.

• Hands-on experience with Siemens PLC programming, troubleshooting, and fault diagnosis.

• Hands-on experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Servo Systems.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and maintenance standards.

• Willingness to work in rotating shifts.

What's in it for me?

• Meaningful role where your contributions directly enhance production efficiency and equipment performance

• Opportunity to lead improvement projects and influence maintenance strategy

• Collaborative culture with exposure to diverse operational challenges

• Career development support to grow your technical capabilities

• Bring your technical expertise to a team that values innovation and excellence—apply today!

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• +9% organic growth

• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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