Senior Automation Engineer

Schneider Electric; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an experienced automation engineer to design and deliver PoCs and engineered solutions across control, edge, and IT layers. You will define control strategies and architectures for SDA, execute tests, and verify results while integrating IT/OT infrastructure.

The role requires 8+ years in industrial automation with hands-on DCS experience, strong knowledge of PLC/SCADA, protocols, and system integration. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Control, Instrumentation, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in industrial automation and process control projects.
• Deep knowledge of control strategies, sequences, interlocks, and loop tuning.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major DCS, preferably Schneider Electric.
• Skilled in PLC/SCADA, IEC 61131-3, and industrial protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, EtherNet/IP).
• Comfortable in IT environments: Windows/Linux servers, virtualization, TCP/IP networking.
• Clear communicator who can explain technical ideas to mixed audiences.
• Experience with EAE, IEC 61499, or O-PAS is a plus.
• System management and monitoring tools and protocols (e.g., Zabbix, SNMP) is a plus.
• Programming (Python, C#), API integration, edge computing, IIoT, or data historians is a plus.
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity (ISA/IEC 62443) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build PoCs and engineered solutions across control, edge, and IT layers.
• Define control strategies and system architectures for SDA and open automation solutions.
• Define and run test plans, document results, and verify and validate solutions and fixes.
• Integrate control systems, digital platforms, and IT/OT infrastructure.
• Review system designs, mentor engineers, and establish engineering practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and standards, and turn findings into actions.
• Present results to stakeholders, partners, and leadership, and write documentation.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC/SCADA

IT/OT convergence

Education

Bachelor's in Control/Instrumentation/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

DCS

Schneider Electric

Job description

The Team

We're a global R&D / Innovation team across the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, building the next generation of software-defined automation (SDA). We close the gap between today's automation systems and tomorrow's open, software-defined plants, turning emerging standards and technologies into solutions that matter. IT/OT convergence is at the heart of everything we build.

The Role

You'll join a team of automation and software engineering experts. You'll design and build proofs of concept (PoCs) that fill technology gaps and deliver solutions to critical customer needs. You'll work across both IT and OT systems. This is a hands‑on role for an engineer who loves turning bold ideas into high-impact, real‑world innovations.

What You'll Do

• Architect and build PoCs and Engineered Solutions across control, edge, and IT layers
• Define control strategies and system architectures for SDA and open automation solutions
• Define and run test plans, document results, and verify and validate solutions and fixes
• Integrate control systems, digital platforms, and IT & OT infrastructure (servers, virtualization, networking, system management)
• Review system designs, mentor engineers, and establish engineering practices
• Evaluate emerging technologies and standards, and turn findings into actions
• Present results to stakeholders, partners, and leadership, and write clear documentation

Must-Have

• Bachelor's in Control, Instrumentation, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years in industrial automation and process control projects
• Deep knowledge of control strategies, sequences, interlocks, and loop tuning
• Hands‑on experience with at least one major DCS, preferably Schneider Electric
• Skilled in PLC/SCADA, IEC 61131-3, and industrial protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, EtherNet/IP)
• Comfortable in IT environments: Windows/Linux servers, virtualization, TCP/IP networking
• A clear communicator who can explain technical ideas to mixed audiences.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with EAE, IEC 61499, or O-PAS (big plus)
• System management and monitoring tools and protocols (e.g., Zabbix, Redfish, SNMP)
• Containers and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Barbara)
• Programming (e.g., Python, C#), API integration, edge computing, IIoT, or data historians
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity (ISA/IEC 62443)

• Bachelor's degree in Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Control Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.

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150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

This position will be posted until filled.

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