Software Engineer II / Sr Software Technician II

Schneider Electric; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Lifecycle Support Engineer for SCADA systems in Navi Mumbai. The role covers end-to-end lifecycle management of SCADA applications, including deployment, maintenance, upgrades, and optimization to ensure system availability, performance, and reliability.

You will work closely with IT/OT and vendor partners to deliver robust SCADA operations. Ideal candidates have 4–8 years of experience, a BE/BTech/ME/MTech, and hands-on exposure to SCADA platforms and industrial

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in engineering (BE/BTech/ME/MTech) or equivalent.
• 4–8 years of relevant experience in SCADA lifecycle support.
• Willingness to work in a 24x7 support environment if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide L2/L3 SCADA application and infrastructure support.
• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of SCADA systems: design, deployment, operation, and decommissioning.
• Plan and execute upgrades, patches, and migrations with configuration management.
• Perform RCA investigations and drive corrective/preventive actions within SLA timelines.
• Collaborate with IT/OT, engineering, and vendors for seamless operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

24x7 support

Education

BE / B.Tech / ME / MTech

Tools

SCADA systems PME/Wonderware/WinCC/iFIX/Ignition/GE Proficy

PLC/RTU knowledge

Job description

Job 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.

Location

Navi Mumbai

Experience

4-8 Years

Qualifications

• B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech

Responsibilities

• SCADA System Support Maintenance
  • 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.
• Lifecycle Management
  • 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.
• Incident Problem Management
  • Handle incidents, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective/preventive actions.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to resolve critical issues within SLA timelines.
• System Integration Enhancements
  • Support integration of SCADA with PLCs, RTUs, historians, and enterprise systems (MES/ERP).
  • Develop and modify SCADA screens, scripts, alarms, and reports.
  • Implement new features and system improvements based on business requirements.
• Cybersecurity Compliance
  • Ensure SCADA systems comply with cybersecurity policies and industry standards.
  • Implement security patches, user access controls, and network segmentation.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and audits.
• Documentation Training
  • Maintain technical documentation including system architecture, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Train operators and support teams on SCADA usage and best practices.
• Vendor Stakeholder Coordination
  • Coordinate with SCADA vendors (Siemens, ABB, Schneider, GE, etc.) for support and upgrades.
  • Collaborate with IT, OT, and engineering teams for seamless operations.
  • May require site visit based on requirement.

Technical Skills

• Strong experience with SCADA systems (e.g. 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.

Soft Skills

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• System uptime and availability
• Incident resolution time (MTTR)Successful upgrade and patch deployments
• Compliance with cybersecurity standards
• Reduction in recurring incidents

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