Senior Manager - Engineering

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

Job summary

Schneider Electric looks for engineers in India with strong knowledge of PLC, DCS, safety systems and IIoT, plus familiarity with industry standards like ISA. The role requires analytical skills, good communication, and teamwork, with travel for site commissioning as needed.

Bachelor-level electrical/electronics/Instrumentation or related degree is required. A growth mindset and willingness to learn are valued in a globally inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Control or related field.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with PLC, DCS, safety systems and IIoT concepts; willingness to travel for commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Note: The HTML primarily describes qualifications and corporate culture; no explicit role responsibilities are stated.

Skills

PLC knowledge

DCS

Safety systems

IIoT

Industry 4.0

ISA standards

Process control

Networking devices

Industrial protocols

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Travel for site commissioning

Lifelong learning

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electronics or Instrumentation

Tools

Ethernet switches

Fiber optic switches

Firewalls

Job description

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• Should have the basic understanding of 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 analytical and mathematical skills
• 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

• Bachelor’s in Engineering Degree in Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering or any other relevant fields.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

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