Software Engineer II / Senior Software Technician II

Schneider Electric; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Navi Mumbai is seeking a Lifecycle Support Engineer for SCADA systems to manage end-to-end lifecycle, including deployment, maintenance, upgrades and optimization to ensure system availability and performance.

The role involves L2/L3 support, monitoring, incident handling, and cross-functional collaboration with IT/OT teams, vendors, and field staff; site visits may be required to ensure seamless operations.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with SCADA systems ( PME, Wonderware, WinCC, iFIX, Ignition, GE Proficy ).
• Knowledge of PLC/RTU systems (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, etc.).
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, OPC, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC61850, MQTT, Ethernet IP, Profinet).
• Familiarity with databases (SQL Server, Oracle) and historian systems.
• Exposure to networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls).
• Knowledge of Python, Node, React and C++ languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide L2/L3 support for SCADA applications and infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance, alarms, and events to ensure uptime and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SCADA software, communication protocols, and field devices.
• Manage complete lifecycle of SCADA systems: design support, implementation, operation, and decommissioning.
• Plan and execute system upgrades, patches, and migrations.
• Maintain version control and configuration management of SCADA systems.
• Handle incidents, perform RCA, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve critical issues within SLA timelines.
• Support integration of SCADA with PLCs, RTUs, historians, and MES/ERP.
• Develop and modify SCADA screens, scripts, alarms, and reports.
• Implement new features and system improvements based on business requirements.
• Ensure SCADA systems comply with cybersecurity policies and industry standards.
• Implement security patches, user access controls, and network segmentation.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and audits.
• Maintain technical documentation including system architecture, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides.
• Train operators and support teams on SCADA usage and best practices.
• Coordinate with SCADA vendors for support and upgrades.
• Collaborate with IT, OT, and engineering teams for seamless operations.
• May require site visit based on requirement.

Skills

SCADA systems

PME / Wonderware / WinCC / iFIX / Ign

GE Proficy

PLC / RTU systems

Industrial protocols

Modbus

OPC

DNP3

IEC 60870-5-104

IEC61850

MQTT

Ethernet/IP

Profinet

SQL Server

Oracle

Python

Node

React

C++

Tools

SCADA software

Database systems

Job description

Schneider Electric SE is a French multinational company that specializes in digital automation and energy management. Schneider Electric is a publicly traded Fortune Global 500 company, the company posted revenues of €34.2 billion. It addresses homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries, by combining energy technologies, real-time automation, software, and services. Schneider Electric is the parent company of APC, Aveva, L&T E&A among so many.

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India. We offer comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.

Position: Software LCS (Lifecycle & Configuration Specialist) – Digital Solutions

Location: Navi Mumbai (Mahape) Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech Experience: 4–8 Years

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Lifecycle Support Engineer for SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems. The role involves end-to-end lifecycle management of SCADA applications, including deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and continuous optimization to ensure system availability, performance, and reliability.

SCADA System Support & Maintenance

1. Provide L2/L3 support for SCADA applications and infrastructure.
2. Monitor system performance, alarms, and events to ensure uptime and reliability.
3. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SCADA software, communication protocols, and field devices.

Lifecycle Management

1. Manage complete lifecycle of SCADA systems: design support, implementation, operation, and decommissioning.
2. Plan and execute system upgrades, patches, and migrations.
3. Maintain version control and configuration management of SCADA systems.

Incident & Problem Management

1. Handle incidents, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective/preventive actions.
2. Work with cross-functional teams to resolve critical issues within SLA timelines.

System Integration & Enhancements

1. Support integration of SCADA with PLCs, RTUs, historians, and enterprise systems (MES/ERP).
2. Develop and modify SCADA screens, scripts, alarms, and reports.
3. Implement new features and system improvements based on business requirements.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

1. Ensure SCADA systems comply with cybersecurity policies and industry standards.
2. Implement security patches, user access controls, and network segmentation.
3. Conduct vulnerability assessments and audits.

Documentation & Training

1. Maintain technical documentation including system architecture, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides.
2. Train operators and support teams on SCADA usage and best practices.

Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

1. Coordinate with SCADA vendors (Siemens, ABB, Schneider, GE, etc.) for support and upgrades.
2. Collaborate with IT, OT, and engineering teams for seamless operations.
3. May require site visit based on requirement.

Technical Skills

1. Strong experience with SCADA systems (e.g. PME, Wonderware, WinCC, iFIX, Ignition, GE Proficy).
2. Knowledge of PLC/RTU systems (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, etc.).
3. Understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, OPC, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC61850, MQTT, Ethernet IP, Profinet).
4. Familiarity with databases (SQL Server, Oracle) and historian systems.
5. Exposure to networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls).
6. Knowledge of Python, Node, React and C++ languages.

Soft Skills

1. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
2. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
3. Ability to work in a 24x7 support environment if required.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in industries like Power, Water, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Utilities.
2. Knowledge of Industrial Cybersecurity (ISA/IEC 62443, NIST).
3. Certifications in SCADA systems or automation platforms.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

1. System uptime and availability
2. Incident resolution time (MTTR)
3. Successful upgrade and patch deployments
4. Compliance with cybersecurity standards
5. Reduction in recurring incidents

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