Automation and Controls Engineer

GE Vernova; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Provided

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer to design and implement HMI screens for power management and process control systems. The role focuses on Microsoft technologies (C#, .NET) and integration with industrial networks and SQL databases.

You will work with global stakeholders and vendors to craft robust HMI architectures, ensuring safety, quality, and easy configuration management across the lifecycle of the product.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's / Master's Degree in relevant engineering or equivalent knowledge / experience with 2+ Years of Experience.
• Significant software development experience for HMI like Iconics, PCvue, Ifix, Cimplicity.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing HMI screens for power management systems and process controls.
• Develop HMI software using Iconics/PCVue and ensure compliance with GE standards.
• Work on HMI applications development to meet customer needs and cyber requirements.
• Designing, implementing, and supporting industrial communication networks for control system applications.
• Experience with Microsoft technologies (C#, .NET) and backend SQL databases.
• Provide technical resolution support for field problems and QA assistance.

Skills

HMI design engineering

C#/.NET development

SQL/MS Access

RESTful APIs

Windows 10+ administration

VBA scripting

Cyber security awareness

Industrial networks

Education

Bachelor's / Master's in engineering

Tools

Iconics

PCVue

Ifix

Cimplicity

SQL Server

Job description

As a key member of a global and matrixed design team, the Automation and Controls Engineer is responsible for the architecture of the next Generation HMI, finalize communications methods and interface tools for the HMI. Owns the entire software development lifecycle, with a focus on Microsoft technologies. Works with global stakeholders and 3rd party HMI vendors to come up with the best system solution for HMI. The architect crafts HMI architectures designed for robustness, safety, quality and ease of configuration management throughout the lifecycle of the product.

Essential Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens for but not limited to power management systems, process controls based on IEC 61850 standards for Next Generation Control Systems.
• Responsible for Next generation HMI screens for HMI software packages such as Iconics and PCVue complying with GE Standards.
• Work on HMI applications development to meet the customer needs and upcoming cyber requirements.
• Designing, implementing, and supporting industrial communication networks for control system applications.
• Responsible for the entire software development lifecycle, with a focus on Microsoft technologies like C#, .NET, etc.
• Supporting Engineering Services field personnel in the technical resolution of field problems.
• Providing assistance with quality assurance on projects.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated experience working with industrial network communication protocols such as OPCUA/DA, IEC 61850, Modbus, TCP/IP, Profibus etc.
• Experience in configuring interface drivers such as Matrikon drivers will be added advantage.
• Network Architecture knowledge – HMI Server Client Configuration, Redundant Server Configuration.
• Historian Knowledge, Configuring & knowledge of Alarm Management (Historical, SMS, Email, Voice).
• Report Generation Knowledge (Shift/Batch/Day) with Backend SQL & MS Access.
• Strong background in HMI application development for Iconics, PCVue products or any other HMI packages, experience in back end scripting (VBA Scripting knowledge, C, C++ knowledge added advantage), interface with database such as SQL, MS Access etc.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and application of virtual machines in a Microsoft Windows operating environment is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in the HMI application development and cyber protection requirements.
• Demonstrated experience working in the industrial controls, power generation industry, IEC 61850 standards, PRP/HSR networks.
• Strong computer skills: experience setting up Windows based applications such as Windows 10 and above proficiency in standard MS Office applications.
• Technical skills in HMI design engineering, commissioning experience is added advantage.
• Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain software applications using C# and .NET technologies (including .NET Core/Framework, ASP.NET, MVC).
• Design and optimize database solutions, write and tune SQL stored procedures and functions, and manage SQL Server databases for efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Develop and maintain robust RESTful APIs and web services using C# and Web API.
• Proven team player with solid cooperation, flexibility and demonstrated capacity to learn complex information quickly.
• Field experience in related equipment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's / Master’s Degree in relevant engineering or equivalent knowledge / experience with 2+ Years of Experience.
• Significant software development experience for HMI like Iconics, PCvue, Ifix, Cimplicity.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes