Engineer II / Senior Technician II, Systems and Solution Test

Schneider Electric; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Bengaluru, India seeks an LV testing and validation engineer to design and execute V&V protocols for LV control panels and complex electrical systems.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, document findings, and drive test automation, with a focus on safety and reliability. This role offers exposure to industrial automation, protection schemes, and cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in LV testing, commissioning, validation, or troubleshooting.
• Experience with LV switchboards, PCCs, MCCs, Smart Panels, and protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement V&V protocols for LV control panels and electrical systems.
• Execute detailed V&V tests to verify design, function, and safety.
• Define test cases and validation methodologies with engineering teams.
• Test LV systems for integration and reliability within subsystems.
• Document findings, analyze results, and recommend improvements.
• Maintain validation plans, test cases, and traceability.
• Identify and resolve issues to improve system performance.
• Review schematics, layouts, and architecture to align with validation.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate validation into project timeline.
• Set up test benches and architectures with bench design teams.
• Drive test automation where feasible.

Skills

LV distribution systems

Protection coordination

Test equipment

Functional Testing

Automation scripting

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Omicron Test Set

Megger Insulation Tester

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement verification and validation test protocols for LV control panels and complex electrical systems.
• Execute detailed verification and validation (V&V) tests to confirm compliance with system design, functional requirements, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define test cases, acceptance criteria, and validation methodologies for electrical systems, including automated controls and protection schemes.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of Schneider Electric LV systems, ensuring proper integration and reliable operation within LV control panels, motor management and protection sub-systems.
• Document and report validation findings, analyze results, and provide recommendations for system enhancements and troubleshooting strategies.
• Maintain and update testing documentation, including validation plans, test cases, traceability matrices, and technical reports.
• Identify and resolve issues within control and protection systems, optimizing system performance and reliability through rigorous testing.
• Review and interpret technical documents, including electrical schematics, panel layouts, and system architecture, to ensure alignment with validation protocols and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the integration of validation activities within the overall project timeline.
• Bring up test bench and test architectures with the help of test bench design teams.
• Identify and drive test automation wherever feasible in system verification and validation.

Qualifications & Skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Industrial Automation, Electronics & Instrumentation, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in testing, commissioning, validation, or troubleshooting of Low Voltage (LV) electrical distribution, motor control, and automation systems.
• Experience working with LV switchboards, PCCs, MCCs, Smart Panels, Motor Management Systems, Protection Systems, and Industrial Control Panels.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of LV electrical distribution systems, including:
  • Incomers, Outgoers, Feeders, Bus Couplers, Busbars, Distribution Boards
  • ACB, MCCB, MCB, MPCB, Contactors, Overload Relays, VFDs and Soft Starters
  • Earthing systems, Neutral arrangements, Short Circuit and Protection Coordination concepts
  • CTs, VTs/PTs, Energy Meters, Power Quality Meters, and Network Analyzers
• Hands-on experience performing:
  • Functional Testing (FAT/SAT)
  • System Integration Testing
  • Protection Testing
  • Control Logic Verification
  • Electrical Safety Validation
  • Performance and Reliability Testing
  • Interlock and Sequence Testing
• Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot using:
  • Single Line Diagrams (SLD)
  • General Arrangement (GA) Drawings
  • Wiring and Control Schematics
  • Protection Coordination Drawings
  • Communication Architecture Diagrams
• Strong knowledge of electrical measurement and test equipment:
  • Multimeters
  • Power Analyzers
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Insulation Resistance Testers (Megger)
  • Secondary Injection Test Sets
  • Relay Test Equipment (Omicron, ISA, Megger, etc.)
• Experience validating electrical protection functions including:
  • Overcurrent (50/51)
  • Earth Fault (50N/51N)
  • Undervoltage/Overvoltage
  • Phase Loss and Phase Imbalance
  • Motor Protection Functions
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and system integration:
  • Modbus RTU/TCP
  • Ethernet/IP
  • IEC 61850
  • Profinet
  • OPC-UA (preferred)
• Experience setting up and testing:
  • Smart Meters and Power Monitoring Systems
  • Circuit Breakers and Protection Relays
  • Motor Control Systems
  • Remote I/O Systems
  • PLC-based Automation Architectures
• Experience developing automated test scripts using Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Robot Framework, or similar test automation tools is highly desirable.

Standards & Compliance Knowledge

Behavioral Skills

• Strong root‑cause analysis and troubleshooting capability.
• Excellent technical documentation and report‑writing skills.
• Ability to work independently in a laboratory environment and manage multiple test activities simultaneously.
• Effective collaboration with R&D, Product Engineering, Industrialization, and Quality teams.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SCADA, DCS, EcoStruxure, Wonderware, AVEVA, or equivalent supervisory systems.
• Hands‑on experience with PLC programming (Schneider M580/M340, Siemens, Rockwell, etc.).
• Relay configuration and protection coordination studies.
• Experience with motor control centers (MCCs), variable speed drives (VFDs), and energy management systems.
• Experience using Omicron Test Universe, CMC test sets, or equivalent protection testing platforms.
• Exposure to cybersecurity testing of connected electrical systems and Industrial Ethernet networks.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on innovative systems and solutions combining hardware, software, and services
• Collaborative environment with talented engineers pushing the boundaries of technology
• Professional growth through training, certifications, and specialized technical development
• Meaningful work that directly impacts product quality and customer satisfaction

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