ITI Electrician to PLC Programmer in Aurangabad: Step-by-Step Career Roadmap with Salaries (Updated May 2026)
The Aurangabad Industrial City (AURIC) at Shendra-Bidkin has locked in Rs.71,343 crore in investments and 62,405 confirmed jobs — and every factory floor needs PLC programmers to keep those machines running. If you're sitting on an ITI Electrician certificate and wondering whether a degree is mandatory to make this jump, here's the truth: it isn't. I've trained hundreds of ITI graduates who now earn Rs.5-7 LPA at companies you'll recognize. Let me walk you through the exact path.
- ITI Electrician is a recognized entry point into PLC programming — no engineering degree required
- AURIC Shendra-Bidkin has Toyota Kirloskar, Skoda VW, Ather Energy, and Hyosung hiring PLC technicians
- Fresh PLC programmers in Waluj earn Rs.3.5-4.5 LPA; 2-3 years' experience pushes it to Rs.6-8 LPA
- ABC Trainings' Industry 4.0 course covers Siemens S7-1200 TIA Portal, WinCC SCADA, and HMI in 3-4 months
- CMYKPY 2026 pays Rs.6,000-10,000/month stipend — ask us about eligibility at enrolment
Why Aurangabad's Industrial Belt Is a PLC Programmer's Best Bet Right Now
AURIC at Shendra-Bidkin isn't a promise anymore — Hyosung has committed Rs.3,000 crore there, Lubrizol Rs.1,680 crore, Toyota Kirloskar is operational, and Ather Energy's Bidkin plant is ramping production. Bajaj Auto Waluj (Plot G-137) alone employs 10,000+ people and posts automation vacancies year-round. What most people don't realize is that these factories literally cannot run without someone who understands ladder logic and can diagnose a conveyor fault at 2 AM. That person doesn't need a B.E. — they need PLC skills and electrical fundamentals. You already have the second part.
What PLC Programming Actually Involves — No Jargon
PLC stands for Programmable Logic Controller — it's the brain of any automated machine on a factory floor. Your job is to write the logic that tells the machine what to do (ladder logic or function block diagrams), read inputs from sensors, and control outputs like motors and solenoids. SCADA is the monitoring software operators use to watch the whole plant on a screen. HMI panels are what operators physically interact with. As an ITI Electrician, you already understand panels, motor starters, and wiring diagrams — PLC programming adds the software layer on top of what you know.
| Experience | Role | Salary (LPA) | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-1 yr (Fresher) | PLC Technician | Rs.3.5-4.2 | Tier-2 MIDC units |
| 1-2 yrs | PLC Programmer | Rs.4.5-6.5 | Endurance, Bajaj Waluj |
| 2-4 yrs | Senior PLC Engineer | Rs.6-9 | Skoda VW, Toyota Kirloskar |
| 5+ yrs | Automation Engineer | Rs.9-14 | Siemens India, ABB, Hyosung |
Source: AmbitionBox, PayScale — Aurangabad/MIDC region, May 2026
The 5-Step Roadmap: ITI Electrician to PLC Programmer
Here's the thing — the roadmap isn't complicated, it just needs to be done in the right order. Step 1: Refresh your electrical fundamentals — relay logic, motor control, and schematic reading. Most PLC troubleshooting is 80% electrical. Step 2: Learn PLC programming — Siemens S7-1200 TIA Portal is the dominant standard at AURIC companies; get comfortable with ladder logic and function blocks. Step 3: Add SCADA and HMI — WinCC SCADA and Siemens comfort panels are what you'll use at most plants. Step 4: Practice on real hardware — ABC Trainings uses actual Siemens S7-1200 panels, not just simulators. Step 5: Get placed — use the ABC Trainings placement network to land your first role at a Waluj or Shendra company.
Salary Reality Check: What You'll Actually Earn
The good news is, salaries have been climbing. Based on AmbitionBox and PayScale data for the Aurangabad region, a fresh PLC technician with a recognized certificate earns Rs.3.5-4.2 LPA at tier-2 MIDC manufacturers. With 1-2 years and hands-on Siemens proficiency, you're looking at Rs.4.5-6.5 LPA. Senior PLC engineers at Endurance Technologies (Plot E-92) or Bajaj Waluj can reach Rs.7-9 LPA. The real sweet spot is 2-3 years in — experienced PLC talent in Aurangabad is genuinely hard to find, so companies compete for it.
Companies Hiring PLC Programmers at AURIC, Waluj, and Shendra — With Plot Numbers
Trust me, these aren't just names — I've had students placed at several of these. Skoda Volkswagen Shendra (Plot A-1/1, AURIC) runs Siemens PLCs throughout body-shop and press lines, hiring PLC technicians regularly. Bajaj Auto Waluj (Plot G-137, Waluj MIDC) is India's largest two-wheeler plant with automation roles open year-round. Endurance Technologies (Plot E-92, Waluj MIDC) needs PLC and HMI technicians for aluminium die-casting lines. Toyota Kirloskar Aurangabad (AURIC, Bidkin) runs assembly and paint-shop automation on Fanuc and Siemens systems. Hyosung Heavy Industries (AURIC, Shendra) manufactures transformers and needs plant automation staff. Ather Energy (Bidkin AURIC) is an EV plant actively ramping and looking for automation talent.
Why ABC Trainings Is the Fastest Route Into This Career
I've been training industrial automation students for 15 years, and what I see consistently is this: students who spend 3-4 months in a proper hands-on programme outperform students who spent a year in a theoretical course. ABC Trainings' Industry 4.0 with AI & Industrial Automation is structured specifically for ITI and diploma graduates. You get real Siemens S7-1200 hardware, live panel wiring exercises, SCADA configuration on WinCC, and a certificate that HR departments in Waluj and Shendra actually recognize. Weekend and weekday batches run at our Cidco and Osmanpura centers in Sambhajinagar. Call 7039169629 or WhatsApp 7774002496 to check the next batch date.
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FAQs
Can an ITI Electrician become a PLC programmer without a B.E. degree?
Yes — this is one of the most common career transitions at ABC Trainings. Most PLC technician roles at MIDC-Waluj and AURIC companies list ITI or diploma as minimum qualification. What matters is hands-on proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal, SCADA, and ladder logic — not a degree.
What is the starting salary for a PLC programmer in Aurangabad?
Based on current AmbitionBox and PayScale data for Aurangabad, freshers with a PLC certificate earn Rs.3.5-4.2 LPA at tier-2 MIDC manufacturers. With 2-3 years' experience this rises to Rs.6-9 LPA at companies like Endurance Technologies (Plot E-92) and Bajaj Auto (Plot G-137).
How long is the PLC training course at ABC Trainings Sambhajinagar?
The Industry 4.0 with AI & Industrial Automation programme runs 3-4 months at our Cidco and Osmanpura centers in Sambhajinagar. It covers Siemens S7-1200 TIA Portal, WinCC SCADA, HMI panels, and live panel wiring — enough to clear technical interviews at AURIC and Waluj plants.
Which PLC brand should ITI graduates learn for AURIC and Waluj jobs?
Siemens is the dominant brand in the Aurangabad belt — Skoda VW Shendra, Toyota Kirloskar AURIC, and Hyosung all run Siemens hardware. Start with Siemens S7-1200 and TIA Portal. Add Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) later once you're employed — it's useful for Tier-1 automotive suppliers.
