Control Panel Design Engineer

Consyst; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Consyst is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation engineer to lead technical compliance for industrial automation projects in India. You will own design through commissioning, review engineering deliverables, and ensure alignment with customer requirements.

You will work with Siemens, Rockwell, and Schneider platforms, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and travel to project sites in India/MEA as needed. Strong communication and problem‑solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, or a related field.
• 2+ years in design engineering for Industrial Control & Automation Systems.
• Hands-on experience with PLC/RTU/SCADA/HMI design.
• Experience with Siemens, Rockwell, or Schneider Electric preferred.
• Willing to travel within India and MEA regions.

Responsibilities

• Own technical compliance from design through commissioning for assigned projects.
• Develop and review all engineering deliverables prior to client submission.
• Review PLC/RTU logic and SCADA screens against customer requirements.
• Prepare BoM and review vendor submittals for compliance.
• Coordinate engineering-to-commissioning handover with Site Services.

Skills

PLC/RTU/SCADA/HMI design

Industrial networking

AI tools usage

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Strong analytical skills

Willingness to travel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronics) or Electronics & Instrumentation

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Siemens PLC

Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley

Schneider Electric

Job description

Openings: 1

Responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for technical compliance of assigned projects, serving as the technical owner from design through commissioning.
• Develop and technically review all engineering deliverables prior to client submission, including General Arrangement, Wiring Diagrams, Loop Drawings, I/O List, System Architecture, Network Drawings, Control Philosophy, FDS, Logic Diagrams, Cable Schedules, FAT/SAT Procedures, and technical reports.
• Review and validate PLC/RTU logic and SCADA screens against the customer requirement.
• Review client specifications, P&IDs, and tender documents; participate in technical clarification meetings and raise TQs as required.
• Prepare Bill of Materials (BoM) and review vendor submittals, technical datasheets, and equipment drawings for compliance with project and engineering specifications.
• Conduct site studies and assessments to analyse project requirements, constraints, and existing infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous area classification requirements (ATEX/IECEx) in equipment selection, panel design, and field wiring.
• Maintain document revision control and ensure timely submission of deliverables in accordance with project schedules.
• Coordinate engineering-to-commissioning handover with Site Services teams.
• Engage with cross-functional teams – process, instrumentation, electrical, and civil disciplines – to align design with project objectives.
• Provide remote and on-site support during commissioning and troubleshooting phases to ensure seamless system integration.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians within the team.
• Travel to client sites and project locations (India and MEA region) as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Communication, or a relevant discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in design engineering for Industrial Control & Automation Systems, with hands‑on understanding of: PLC, RTU, SCADA, and HMI system design – experience with platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell Automation, or Schneider Electric preferred.
• Communication networks: Ethernet, Fiber Optic, RS232, RS485, and industrial networking topologies.
• Hands‑on experience using AI tools and willing to use them actively in day‑to‑day engineering work. Open to learning and adopting new technologies as they evolve in the industrial automation space.
• Design tools: EPLAN (Preferred) or AutoCAD
• Electrical panel design and enclosure engineering.
• Equipment protection standards including ATEX/IECEx classification, NEMA enclosure ratings, and IP ingress protection, with ability to select and specify equipment accordingly.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Utilities, or Infrastructure sectors is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively in cross‑functional and multicultural environments.
• Willingness to travel and undertake site mobilisations within India and the MEA region.