Manager - Engineering

Schneider Electric Inc.; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-visibility role

Lead global teams

Collaborative culture

Exposure to Capex/Opex projects

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Chennai seeks an experienced controls engineer to lead PLC, DCS and IIoT projects. The role requires ISA standards awareness, strong process control knowledge, and the ability to coordinate across teams and client sites.

You will work on multiple projects, travel for on-site commissioning as needed, and contribute to digital transformation initiatives while maintaining high professionalism.

Qualifications

• Experience with control system design and project delivery.
• Familiarity with ISA standards applicable to control systems.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and travel for site commissioning.

Skills

PLC & DCS expertise

Safety & Fire & Gas systems

IIoT & Industry 4.0 understanding

ISA standards knowledge

Networking devices & protocols

Communication skills

Tools

Ethernet switches

Fiber optic switches

Firewalls

Modbus

Profibus

HART

FF protocol

Job description

Job requirements:

• 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

What's in it for me?

• High-visibility role where your work directly impacts customer success and business outcomes
• Opportunity to lead diverse, global teams and grow your project leadership expertise
• Collaborative culture that supports continuous learning and professional development
• Exposure to a wide range of Capex and Opex projects, expanding your technical and strategic skill set

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We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

This position will be posted until filled.

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