Technical Engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 3 years

Location: Bangalore (with travel across India)

JobType: full-time

This role is for a Technical Engineer – Automation & Commissioning responsible for the deployment, commissioning, and servicing of advanced greenhouse automation systems across project sites in India. The position involves extensive fieldwork, hands-on system setup, and close coordination with global technology partners.

You will work directly with climate control, fertigation, water management, and sensor-based automation systems used in high-tech horticulture environments. Comprehensive technical training will be provided, making this role ideal for engineers seeking long-term growth in greenhouse and precision agriculture technologies.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Commissioning & Technical Execution

• Install, configure, and commission automation systems including climate control, fertigation, irrigation, water management, and wireless sensor networks.
• Set up and manage system connectivity using LAN, fibre, Wi-Fi, or internet-based interfaces.
• Support the integration of automation systems with electrical, mechanical, and irrigation infrastructure within greenhouse facilities.
• Ensure timely onsite execution, adherence to project timelines, and smooth system handover.
• Conduct post-commissioning training sessions for customers and operational teams.

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide onsite and remote technical support during and after project delivery.
• Diagnose system issues and resolve automation, connectivity, or control-related challenges.
• Support internal teams and customers to ensure optimal system performance.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings and design discussions from an automation and controls perspective.

Design Support & Documentation

• Interpret automation designs and contribute to technical specifications.
• Assist in translating concept-level designs into execution-ready documentation.
• Prepare and maintain commissioning reports, wiring diagrams, and operating manuals.

Training & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in structured technical training programs to strengthen expertise in automation and horticultural processes.
• Share knowledge and best practices with internal teams to improve overall technical capability.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance standards are maintained across all project phases.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Engineering degree or diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Agricultural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in automation system installation or commissioning, preferably in horticulture, irrigation, or precision agriculture.
• Strong understanding of fertigation units, climate control systems, sensors, pumps, valves, and control panels.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, control schematics, and system layouts.
• Familiarity with PLC-based systems or digital control logic is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of industrial networking concepts such as routers, switches, and connectivity protocols.
• Strong problem-solving ability and comfort working independently at remote project sites.
• Willingness to travel extensively across India.
• Clear communication skills in English and Hindi, with the ability to interact confidently with customers and global technical teams.