Principal Control System Engineer

Oceaneering; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering is seeking an experienced Automation & Control Engineer to conceptualize, design, and develop Siemens PLC-based control systems for complex industrial applications, including cable manufacturing, ROVs, and AMRs. You will architect control logic, validate specs, and estimate hardware costs, while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating global deliveries.

The role involves hands-on development in S7-1500F/S7-1200F, ET 200SP/ET 200MP, HMI panels, and SCADA tools, with exposure to

Qualifications

• Post Graduation (Master degree) in Automation & Control, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics & Communication with minimum six years of relevant industry experience, OR
• Graduation (Bachelor degree) in Automation & Control, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics & Communication with minimum eight years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise & mentor entry level Engineers on control and automation projects.
• Develop hardware and software architecture design as per Company standard.
• Develop/run software for given hardware platform to test PoC ideas.
• Develop, run, and report on qualification tests for Siemens based control equipment.
• Coordinate project deliveries and schedules with the Automation & Control teams globally.
• Direct team of Senior Engineers to enable them to handle assignments effectively.
• Review work carried out by other engineers and approve documents.

Skills

Siemens PLC

S7-1500F

S7-1200F

HMI/SCADA

TIA Portal

OPC UA

PROFINET

Automation & Control

Education

Master’s in Automation & Control or Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Automation & Control or Electrical Engineering

Tools

WinCC Advanced/WinCC Professional

Siemens Comfort Panel Unified Comfort Panel

Siemens MindSphere

ET 200SP/ET 200MP

Job description

Job Description

Conceptualize, Design and develop Industrialized Solutions in form of Siemens PLC based Control Systems and validate it to formulate all required technical specifications, will perform the role of system architect that involves design and development of Control Logic and hardware cost estimations for Cable Manufacturing and Production facilities, Remotely Operated Vehicles/Vessels (ROVs), Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and similar Electro-mechanical systems.

Conceptualize, Design and develop Industrialized Solutions in form of Siemens PLC based Control Systems and validate it to formulate all required technical specifications, will perform the role of system architect that involves design and development of Control Logic and hardware cost estimations for Cable Manufacturing and Production facilities, Remotely Operated Vehicles/Vessels (ROVs), Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and similar Electro-mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise & mentor entry level Engineers on control and automation projects.
• Develop hardware and Software architecture design as per Company standard.
• Develop / run software for given hardware platform to test proof of concepts. (PoC) ideas using appropriate tool.
• Develop, run, and report on qualification tests for Siemens based control equipment.
• Should be able to work on Siemens S7-1500F (Failsafe PLC) / S7-1200F, ET 200SP / ET 200MP (Distributed I/O), Siemens Comfort Panel / Unified Comfort Panel (HMI), Sinamics S120 / G120 (Motion Drives), Scalance X (Industrial Switches), TIA Portal (Totally Integrated Automation), WinCC Advanced / WinCC Professional (SCADA & HMI Development), Siemens Industrial Edge / MindSphere (Data Analytics & Cloud), OPC UA in TIA Portal / SIMATIC NET (OPC Communications), PROFINET / PROFIsafe / PROFIdrive (Siemens Communication & safety standards) and various industry standards in safety and high-performance HMI.
• Support field trial of the developed product at various locations worldwide.
• Review the block diagrams / layout drawings prepared by Drafters for mechanical, electrical, network, control etc.
• Coordinate project deliveries and schedules with the Automation & Control teams globally.
• Direct team of Senior Engineers to enable them to handle the assignments effectively.
• Review work carried out by other engineers, review the documents prepared by the team and approve the same.
• Ascertain compliance to established test processes by the team.
• Define functional processes and work towards continuous improvement
• Share regular updates about work with Stakeholders.
• Prepare & conduct technical trainings.
• Act as single point of contact for one or more business units for product development projects:
• Communicate with business units to understand their analysis needs
• Define scope of work
• Plan jobs for duration, cost, etc.
• Have resources allocated
• Share regular updates about work with client
• Monitor performance on relevant key performance indicators
• Keep abreast of industry trends and issues.
• Should be open to travel as per business needs.
• Work towards individual goal aligned with department and organizational objectives.
• Comply to organizational HR policies and procedures.
• Understand and adhere to organizational HSE policies and practices.

Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post Graduation (Master degree) in Automation & Control, or Electrical Engineering, or Electronics & Communication or equivalent degree with minimum six years of relevant industry experience, OR
• Graduation (Bachelor degree) in Automation & Control, or Electrical Engineering, or Electronics & Communication or equivalent degree with minimum eight years of relevant industry experience.

Desired

• Siemens Control HW/SW development experience for at least 2 Years
• Experience of working with platform to establish communication with third party devices.
• Exposure of working on various network protocols viz. EtherNet, ControlNet etc.
• Experience in C and/or Python Programming
• Good communication skills. Must be fluent in the English language.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Proven ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel and management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Communication skills
• Teamwork & Interpersonal skills
• Analytical, problem solving & decision-making skills
• Organizing & planning skills
• Mentoring skills
• Leadership abilities

About Us

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Overview

Since year 2003, Oceaneering’s India Center has been an integral part of operations for Oceaneering’s robust product and service offerings across the globe. This center caters to diverse business needs, from oil and gas field infrastructure, subsea robotics to automated material handling & logistics.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our multidisciplinary team offers a wide spectrum of solutions, encompassing Subsea Engineering, Robotics, Automation, Control Systems, Software Development, Asset Integrity Management, Inspection, ROV operations, Field Network Management, Graphics Design & Animation, and more.

In addition to these technical functions, Oceaneering India Center plays host to several crucial business functions, including Finance, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology (IT), Human Resources (HR), and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE).

Our world class infrastructure in India includes modern offices, industry-leading tools and software, equipped labs, and beautiful campuses aligned with the future way of work. Oceaneering in India as well as globally has a great work culture that is flexible, transparent, and collaborative with great team synergy.

At Oceaneering India Center, we take pride in “Solving the Unsolvable” by leveraging the diverse expertise within our team. Join us in shaping the future of technology and engineering solutions on a global scale.