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Company Description OBSC Perfection Ltd. is a precision metal component manufacturer delivering high-quality engineered parts to diverse end-user industries and global markets. The company primarily serves leading OEMs that supply critical components to top automotive manufacturers across India. With strong in-house capabilities, OBSC Perfection manages key processes such as investment casting, CNC machining, Swiss turning, fifth axis machining, stamping, welding, and brazing. This integrated setup allows the organization to maintain strict quality standards, optimize production efficiency, and support complex customer requirements. Candidates join a team focused on precision, reliability, and continuous improvement in engineering manufacturing. Role Description The Automation Lead Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Pune. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing automation solutions across manufacturing and machining operations to improve productivity, consistency, and safety. Day-to-day tasks include analyzing existing production processes, identifying opportunities for automation, developing and validating control logic, and coordinating with cross-functional engineering and production teams to deploy automated systems. The role involves overseeing installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automation equipment and software, while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The Automation Lead Engineer will also mentor junior engineers and technicians, maintain documentation of automation projects, and collaborate with management on technology upgrades and long-term automation strategies. Qualifications Strong foundation in industrial automation, including PLC programming, HMI/SCADA configuration, and integration of sensors, actuators, and drives.Experience with manufacturing process automation, particularly within CNC machining, investment casting, and metal fabrication environments.Knowledge of control systems design, electrical schematics, and instrumentation relevant to automated production lines.Skills in process analysis, continuous improvement, and root cause problem-solving in a production or engineering setting.Ability to lead projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage timelines and resources for automation initiatives.Familiarity with industrial safety standards and good practices for safe design, operation, and maintenance of automated systems.Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; advanced certifications in automation or control systems are an advantage.Relevant experience in automotive or precision engineering manufacturing is preferred, with exposure to OEM or Tier-1 supplier environments.Effective communication skills, ability to document technical work clearly, and readiness to work on-site in Faridabad in a hands-on role. .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.