Maintenance Technician
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LocationBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience4–6 yrs
DepartmentOperations
Company size201–500 people
PostedJan 3, 2026 · 10mo ago
Verified live22h ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Jan 3, 202642% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
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4–6 years of hands-on experience in maintenance of automated industrial machinery
Strong experience with Mitsubishi PLCs (mandatory)
Ability to troubleshoot electrical components: VFDs, relays, contactors, sensors, safety circuits
Good electrical wiring skill and understanding of industrial electrical panels
Working knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics and dispensing machines
Ability to read electrical & mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams and P&IDs
Strong troubleshooting & analytical skills
ITI / Diploma in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics (or similar)
Basic understanding of MES/SCADA alarms and machine data (good to have)
Skills
Mitsubishi PLC
GX Works
GX Developer
HMI
VFD
servo drives
sensors
MES/SCADA
Description
You’ll be working with the Maintenance & Engineering team.
This team ensures uninterrupted operation of highly automated EV battery and component manufacturing lines. The focus is on maintaining electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems while ensuring maximum uptime, safety and equipment reliability.
Our goal is to keep the factory running smoothly, safely and efficiently — every minute of uptime counts.
Our philosophy: Break. Believe. Build
About the company
Break stuff. Break assumptions. Break the thumb rule.
Believe in the team. Believe in the process. Believe through failures.
Build fast. Build passionately. Build to simplify.
What you will do
In this role, you will take ownership of maintaining, troubleshooting and improving automated machinery across the plant. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Production, Automation and Engineering teams to ensure stable machine performance and resolve issues quickly.
Responsibilities
PLC & Controls (Primary Focus)
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues in Mitsubishi PLCs (GX Works / GX Developer)
• Modify logic, rectify interlocks, and support HMI updates
• Analyse alarms, I/O faults, communication issues and machine stoppages
• Work with sensors, actuators, proximity switches, encoders and safety circuits
Electrical Maintenance
• Troubleshoot VFDs, servo drives, power supplies, contactors and relays
• Perform electrical panel wiring, modifications and upgrades
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems and panels
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety, grounding and high-voltage handling SOPs
Mechanical & Electro-Mechanical Maintenance
• Diagnose issues with mechanical assemblies, gearboxes, bearings and motion systems
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic cylinders, valves, manifolds, FRLs
• Troubleshoot hydraulic systems, including pressure controls and dispensing units
• Support maintenance of automation fixtures, conveyors, SPMs and robotics equipment
Maintenance Operations & Documentation
• Perform preventive maintenance as per schedule
• Maintain breakdown logs, PM records and escalation notes
• Coordinate with vendors for spares, service visits and upgrades
• Support machine installation, commissioning and line readiness activities
• Identify recurring issues and implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA)
The ideal candidate requires
• 4–6 years of hands-on experience in maintenance of automated industrial machinery
• Strong experience with Mitsubishi PLCs (mandatory)
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical components: VFDs, relays, contactors, sensors, safety circuits
• Good electrical wiring skill and understanding of industrial electrical panels
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics and dispensing machines
• Ability to read electrical & mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams and P&IDs
• Strong troubleshooting & analytical skills
• Basic understanding of MES/SCADA alarms and machine data (good to have)
• ITI / Diploma in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics (or similar)
What matters
• High ownership, urgency and responsiveness during breakdowns
• Calm and structured problem-solving mindset
• Strong communication skills — able to coordinate with operators, engineers & vendors
• Team player with a people-first attitude
• Willingness to learn, adapt and work hands-on with both electrical & mechanical systems
About Us
Exponent simplifies energy for EVs.
Co-founded by Arun Vinayak (Ather Energy’s Founding Partner & Former Chief Product Officer) and Sanjay Byalal (Former hardware strategic sourcing and cell strategy lead, Ather and Former Supply Chain Lead, HUL), Exponent focuses on solving two sides of the energy problem by building the e^pump (charging station) and e^pack (battery pack) which together unlock 15-min rapid charging
The 200+ strong team has tons of EV experience and is in the process of hiring more professionals to build & scale Exponent as one of the best EV Energy Companies out of India