Deputy General Manager

Schneider Electric; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Chennai seeks an experienced control systems engineer to design, implement, and test I/O, DCS, and PLC control components for multi-site projects. You will document safety and control functions, present them to customers, and support FAT/SAT tests and site commissioning.

The role requires a 10+ years engineering background in electronics/instrumentation or control engineering, familiarity with Modbus/Profibus/HART, and willingness to travel for commissioning activities

Qualifications

• Must be a Graduate in Engineering Disciplines Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering or Instrumentation & Control Engineering with minimum 10+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand project requirements and complete duties assigned by Supervisor.
• Participate in meetings, workshops and training initiatives.
• Design, implement, and test I/O (HART, Modbus, FF, Profibus) on DCS/PLC.
• Document project control and safety functions and obtain customer approval.
• Prepare simulations, test scenarios, FAT/SAT documentation and participate in FAT/site commissioning.

Skills

PLC

DCS

Safety systems

Fire & Gas

IIoT

ISA standards

Networking concepts

Education

Engineering Degree in Electronics & Instrumentation

Engineering Degree in Instrumentation & Control

Tools

Modbus

Profibus

HART

Job description

• Understanding project requirements and completing all duties assigned by the Supervisor.
• Participating in meetings and attending workshops and other training initiatives.
• Should design, implement, and test a wide range of I/O (HART, Modbus, FF, Profibus etc.), basic control functions, interlocks, sequences, operator interface and other control components on DCS and PLC.
• Documenting the project control and safety functions, presenting them to the customer and get approval.
• Preparing simulations, test scenarios, test documentation, and participates in customer Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Actively participates in project meetings, discussion with customers, visiting sites and supporting commissioning activities.
• Should be able to troubleshoot the control and communication problems between different systems during FAT and at site.
• Compiles and maintains project databases, configuration data, or other project information.
• Compiles data and prepares reports for various activities such as customer proposals, FEED studies, project design documents, FAT and SAT procedures etc.
• Shall be capable to identify technical opportunities and economic justification for control system improvements and communicates those to the Project Manager and/or Sales.

Qualifications

• Must be a Graduate in Engineering Disciplines Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering with minimum 10+ years of relevant experience.

Required Skills

• Should be expertise in programmable logic controllers (PLC), distributed control systems (DCS), Safety systems, Fire & Gas systems, IIoT and Industry 4.0.
• Should aware of industry standards and practices (e.g., ISA standards) that apply to control system design.
• Should have firm and increasing understanding of process control concepts and techniques.
• Should understand networking devices & components like ethernet switches, Fiber optic switches, firewalls etc.
• Should understand the various industrial communication protocols like Modbus, Profibus, HART, FF etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attitude to work effectively as an individual & in team environment and shall be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• A growth mindset and a commitment to lifelong learning & willingness to accept criticism.
• Willing to travel for site commissioning activities depending upon the project requirements.
• Maintaining a high degree of professionalism and diligence.

Preferred Skills

• PLC, DCS, Design, Engineering, FAT, and Site Commissioning