PLC Programmer, Lalpur, Ranchi
This is a full-time, on-site PLC Programmer role based in Lalpur, Ranchi, with a salary up to ₹74,500 per month. The employer wants someone who can sit with a control panel, read what it's telling them, and fix it without waiting for a manual.
The job sits inside the embedded systems and hardware side of the business, where the work is closer to the machine floor than to a laptop screen. Most days involve a mix of writing new logic, chasing down faults that show up mid-shift, and keeping records straight enough that the next person can pick up where you left off.
What the day-to-day looks like
- Write and modify PLC ladder logic programs that run manufacturing or process equipment
- Diagnose faults across control panels, sensors, and connected hardware when a line stalls or misbehaves
- Test program and firmware changes on the shop floor before they go live in production
- Document program logic, wiring changes, and configuration settings so maintenance staff can act on them later
- Work directly with HMI screens to adjust operator-facing controls and displays
A lot of the job is troubleshooting under some time pressure, since a stopped line usually means someone upstairs is asking when it will be running again. That part of the work is routine here, not an exception worth flagging.
Who this role is for
The company wants a candidate holding at minimum a bachelor's degree in electronics, electrical engineering, or a closely related discipline. Alongside that, they're asking for 36 months of hands-on experience with circuit design, embedded programming, or hardware prototyping. Someone straight out of a two-year program won't be a fit for this one, and the experience requirement is treated as a floor rather than a suggestion.
On the technical side, these are the core requirements:
- PLC programming, specifically ladder logic
- Working knowledge of Siemens or Allen-Bradley platforms
- Comfort configuring and troubleshooting HMI panels
- Confidence tracing a fault back through a panel's wiring diagram rather than guessing at it
- Basic fault diagnosis on sensors, actuators, and motor controls
Good to have, not required
None of the following will disqualify someone from applying, but they'll strengthen a candidacy:
- Exposure to SCADA systems or industrial data logging
- Familiarity with variable frequency drives
- Prior experience working inside a plant or manufacturing environment, rather than a lab or office setting
What the role pays and includes
The position pays up to ₹74,500 per month, structured as a full-time salary rather than a contract or hourly rate. Naukri Mitra is listing this on behalf of the hiring company, and the pay figure quoted here reflects what's been shared specifically for the Lalpur posting.
Along with salary, the role includes:
- Health insurance coverage
- Paid time off
- Provident fund contributions
- Relocation assistance for candidates moving to Ranchi
- Accommodation support during the initial settling-in period
The relocation and accommodation components matter here because this is a strictly on-site position. There's no remote or hybrid option available, so anyone applying from outside Ranchi should plan accordingly before going further. For someone weighing PLC programmer job openings in Ranchi against roles elsewhere, the added relocation support is worth factoring into the comparison.
About the location
The role is based in Lalpur, a locality within Ranchi, Jharkhand. Candidates already living in or near Lalpur, Ranchi won't need the relocation package, though it remains available to anyone who does. The employer has been fairly direct that they'd rather train someone with strong fundamentals on their specific equipment than hire purely on years alone, provided the 36-month floor is met.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume detailing hands-on experience with PLCs and embedded hardware, along with any platform-specific work on Siemens or Allen-Bradley systems. Shortlisted applicants can expect a technical screening focused on ladder logic and fault diagnosis before an on-site or panel interview is scheduled. Given the on-site requirement, candidates should be prepared to confirm their relocation timeline to Ranchi if selected.
