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Automation Engineer

Tenneco

Patiala, IN · Posted October 27, 2026

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About the job

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values–radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win–or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

ABOUT THE ROLE .

Responsible for robotics and industrial automation, including robot programming, machine interfacing, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting to support efficient and reliable manufacturing operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program, install, commission, and troubleshoot Fanuc and KUKA robots.

Interface robots with CNC machines and other manufacturing equipment.

Develop and troubleshoot PLC programs and automation controls.

Support CNC machine programming and integration with robotic systems.

Perform robot debugging, fault diagnosis, and breakdown troubleshooting.

Work with robotics hardware and software components for system optimization.

Support automation projects from installation through commissioning and production stabilization.

Coordinate with production and maintenance teams to improve machine productivity, reliability, and automation performance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience on interfacing of Robots with machines

Experience on Programing / Installation / commissioning / debugging of Robots ( Fanuc / Kuka )

Experience of manufacturing processes.Good exposure of PLC programming.

Good exposure of CNC machines programmingUnderstanding of hardware / software components of robotics.

Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering with 5 to 8 yrs exp