Maintenance Executive (PLC Programming)

About Agratas

Agratas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, designs and manufactures high-performance, sustainable batteries for mobility and energy applications. With Innovation Hubs in India and the UK, we are a fast-scaling business with a startup mindsetdriven by green growth and technological advancement.

Role: Electrical Maintenance Executive

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Role Summary

As an Electrical Maintenance Technician/Engineer at Agratas, you will be responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of electrical systems and automation equipment. This includes PLCs, drives, robots, conveyors, and Special Purpose Machines (SPMs). Your focus will be on maximizing equipment uptime through preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automation systems (SPMs, robots, vision systems, drives).
  
• Program and debug

  PLCs (Mitsubishi, OMRON, Siemens, Rockwell).

• Work with

  HMI, VFDs, robotic systems, precision dosing, vacuum tech, and laser welding

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• Utilize industrial communication protocols (Profinet, Ethernet, Profibus).
  
• Conduct root cause analysis (ICA, PCA) and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Execute Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (PM/PDM) plans.
  
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure machine availability KPIs (MTTR, MTBF, CPU).
  
• Support safety audits, deliver technical/safety training, and ensure compliance.
  
• Work within TPM frameworks and use MES/SAP for maintenance tracking.
  

Qualifications

• Required: Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Mechatronics Engineering
  
• Preferred: Diploma in Chemical Engineering
  

Experience

• 3-8 years in automated manufacturing industries such as Lithium-ion cell manufacturing, automotive, FMCG, or pharma.
  
• Exposure to robotic pick & place, AGVs, stacker cranes, laser welding, and vacuum systems is a plus.
  

Key Skills

• PLC Programming (Mitsubishi, OMRON, Siemens, Rockwell)
  
• Vision & Robotic Systems
  
• Industrial Protocols (Profinet, Ethernet, Profibus)
  
• MES/SAP & MS Office tools
  
• Root Cause Analysis, TPM, Equipment Calibration
  

Behavioral Competencies

• Team collaboration
  
• Problem-solving mindset
  
• Continuous improvement focus
  
• Clear and effective communication
  
• PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) approach