Senior System Test Engineer

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Please apply only if your experience closely matches the mandatory skill requirements mentioned above. Profiles that do not have relevant hands-on experience in PLC programming, motion control, Servo Drives, and VFDs are unlikely to be shortlisted.

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Senior System Test Engineer

Location: Pune (Hybrid – 4 Days Work from Office, 1 Day Work from Home)

Experience: 6–10 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior System Test Engineer to join our automation engineering team. The role involves designing, testing, and validating industrial automation systems with a strong focus on PLC programming, motion control, robotics, and servo drive applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality automation solutions before deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute system-level tests for industrial automation solutions.
• Develop, analyze, and validate PLC programs based on project requirements.
• Test motion control and robotics-related PLC function blocks before product release.
• Configure and commission PLCs, Servo Drives, VFDs, and Inverters.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Configure PLC backplane I/O and Remote I/O over industrial fieldbus networks.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues.
• Follow defined testing processes and quality standards.
  
  

Must-Have Skills

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in PLC Programming using:
• Ladder Logic
• Structured Text
• Function Blocks
• Strong experience in configuring and commissioning:
• Servo Drives
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Inverters
• Hands-on experience in Motion Control Programming for servo applications.
• Experience in robotics programming involving:
• Multi-axis systems
• Drive groups
• Experience in machine automation projects and system commissioning.
• Hands-on experience with one or more industrial communication protocols such as:
• EtherNet/IP
• PROFINET
• EtherCAT
• Ethernet PowerLINK
• CAN
• PROFIBUS
• ControlNET
• DeviceNET
• Experience configuring PLC Backplane I/O,29546 and Remote I/O.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive attitude.
• Bachelor's degree in:
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Instrumentation Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• M.Sc. in Electronics/Electrical
  

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Electrical wiring design for industrial control panels.
• Experience in manual testing.
• Exposure to agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of turnkey automation project execution.
  
  

Preferred Candidate Profile

• 6–10 years of relevant industrial automation experience.
• Stable career history with long-term contributions in previous organizations.
• Immediate to 30-day notice period preferred (up to 60 days may be considered).
• Candidates currently based in or willing to relocate to Pune are preferred.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
  
  

Work Model

• Hybrid working model:
• 4 days from office
• 1 day work from home
  

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to work on advanced industrial automation and motion control technologies.
• Exposure to end-to-end system testing and commissioning.
• Collaborative engineering environment with strong focus on innovation.
• Excellent work-life balance and comprehensive employee benefits.
  
  

Interview Process

• Written Test
• R1-Interview (Technical Discussion) - F2F Round
• R2-Interview (Technical Discussion) - F2F Round
• Collaboration / Managerial (if required)
• HR Round
  
  

Working Model: Hybrid (4 days work from office)

Location: Pune

Benefits

Very good work-life balance + Product company

German company, a global distributed workforce environment

Excellent benefits – leaves, medical leaves, etc.Skills: ethernet powerlink,devicenet,remote i/o,machine automation projects,servo drives,plc programming,controlnet,vfds,structured text,multi-axis systems,motion control programming,plc ladder logic,plc backplane i/o,inverters,ethercat,can,profibus,function blocks,drive groups