Machine Control Specialist (PLC Engineer)
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At Fuller Technologies, momentum isn’t a slogan — it’s how we work. For over 140 years, we’ve improved the systems that keep the cement industry running: optimizing processes, reducing friction, and elevating performance. That mindset shapes not only our solutions — but how we operate as a company.
When you join Fuller, you’re joining a team that supports your growth and values your contribution. Here, colleagues collaborate openly, leaders give you room to develop, and the environment is built on trust, inclusion, and continuous learning. You’ll find the stability of a global organization and the agility of one that’s actively expanding — a place where your career can accelerate alongside the business.
If you want to move forward with a company that brings its people with it — Fuller is where that happens.
About the role
The Machine Control Specialist (PLC Engineer) is a senior technical field leader responsible for driving complex installation, commissioning, Aftermarket Service, and optimization activities across heavy industrial process systems, with a strong focus on the cement industry.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role serves as a trusted technical advisor to customers and internal stakeholders while directing multi-disciplinary field teams. The Machine Control Specialist combines deep Automation and Instrumentation expertise, specifically with Material Handling, heavy rotary and grinding equipment with site leadership, commercial awareness, and customer-facing problem-solving. This position plays a critical role in strengthening customer relationships, driving operational excellence during plant shutdowns, and generating service and spare parts business growth.
This position will require Extensive travel to customer sites both planned and occasionally on short notice.
About the department
Fuller Technologies Professional Service department is responsible to provide onsite support for it's Projects / aftermarket business in India. The primary responsibilities will be related to Installation, troubleshooting, technical leadership for Projects & Aftermarket Services of Fuller Technologies proprietary equipment. The Professional Service department works closely with Projects / After Market sales team.
Your Responsibilities:
- Supervision of E&I installation/ testing/ commissioning activities at site.
- Coordination with customer, contractors. Vendor & HO.
- Maintain daily diary on site activities.
- Preparation of instruction sheets / advice notes to customer
- Preparation of weekly schedules & punch list jobs.
- Inspection of FLS supplied equipment /parts & reporting back to HO.
- Advising customer on site storage, equipment protection of FLS supplied equipment.
- Adhering to Customer safety rules and regulations.
- Ensure quality of job done by customer and contractor
- Preparation of MOMs with customer and vendors as and when required.
- Preparation of weekly reports, CAPA & Special reports and forward to HO
- Participation in Cold and Hot commissioning and preparation of reports with customer and contractor.
- Plant start-up, load trials & optimization
- Advice customer on plant operation & maintenance.
- Must have site experience on E&I installation and Commissioning activities
- PLC/DCS programming /testing /Commissioning for Siemens / Rockwell / ABB / Schneider Systems.
- Programming / testing of Intelligent MCCs.
- SCADA / HMI Programming / Testing.
- Site supervision for C&I and Control system equipment installation / Commissioning in Cement / Material Handling / Mineral Processing Industries.
- Experience in FLS - Automation ECS (V7 /V8) will be an added advantage.
- Industrials Protocols like Modbus, Ethernet, Profibus, Profinet, Device Net etc.
- Strong Technical Knowledge about, Field instruments and LV Electrical Equipment (LV Motors, MCC and PDBs) and FLS Standard to respective area
- Adequate expertise to trouble shooting.
- Focuses are both technical and leadership with execution targets (budgets).
- Interacts with technical personnel in the field and on the leadership level.
- Evaluates quality issues for the project, the machines and the system together.
- Manages support from headquarters to provide technical solutions.
- Identifies potential opportunities for Fuller Technologies products and services.
- Plans and organizes the job so that execution is on target (time).
- Advises customer and contractors on proper procedures and processes to guarantee technical specifications.
You bring
- Bachelor's degree / Diploma in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering
- 5 years of proven experience in cement / mining industry or other equipment / technology related.
- 3 years of proven experience in installation / commissioning / maintenance
- Leadership experience in project / aftermarket services for the cement / mining industries
As an equal opportunity employer, Fuller Technologies embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply irrespective of sex, gender identity/expression, disability, sexual orientation, or age. The more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.
What we offer
- Competitive remuneration package & access to salary packaging options to allow you to maximize your after-tax income.
- Competitive benefits package including Health Insurance, Personal Accident / Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, Annual health check-up, and voluntary insurance options.
- Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities.
- Time to recharge through 30 days PTO (with up to 10 days carry forward as Earned Leave stock)
- A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
- Continuous development and training in your area of expertise within a global Organization
Application and contact
Please apply by clicking “apply” on this page. Kindly note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews - also on a virtual setting as required - on an ongoing basis so please apply as soon as possible.
No recruiters and unsolicited agency referrals, please.
Build a better world
Fuller Technologies helps build societies all over the world by contributing to the infrastructure needed for global economic growth. It is a big responsibility, and we are committed to driving growth while minimising environmental impact. To achieve this, your skills, your curiosity, and your drive for change are important. Together in our diverse team, we collaborate in an inclusive and supportive environment to discover further ways to economic and environmental success.
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