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Systems Engineer - L1 Automation

1 month ago Chennai, India

Job Description Summary

• Design, implement and validate the equipment control hardware and software for industrial automation and control systems.
• Establish and maintain Contract Design documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide Technical interface to the customer and suppliers.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

  • 5 to 10 years of experience to carry out the engineering and software development for any process industry control systems etc.,
  • Be part of a multi-disciplined project team, control system development and Validation for different domain projects.
  • Improve the efficiency of the engineering process, through development and use of standard engineering solutions for projects.
  • Manage change using the engineering change control system.
  • Liaise with cross functional team, Sales, Project, Commissioning and Service teams.
  • Liaise with other company, customers, suppliers, and sub-contractors to support the Project execution.
  • Provide Technical advice and assistance to sales and tendering teams.
  • Adapt Project specific system controls for general industry automation system and high current rectifier application.
  • Comply with all company and customer health and safety regulations.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Master's / bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation engineering.
  • Minimum 4 Years of hands-on experience in engineering and commissioning of automation systems.
  • Autonomous hands-on experience in GE / Siemens / ABB / Allen Bradely / Beckhoff / Rockwell etc., automation products (PLCs, I/O, HMI etc.,) for multiple applications.
  • Expertise in automation architectures, hardware engineering, I/O selection, instruments, component selection etc.,
  • Strong Programming knowledge in FBD, Ladder, Structured Text etc., in any industrial PLC system.
  • Very good experience and knowledge in redundancy in PLC and SCADA systems.
  • Good knowledge in different industrial networks, managed and unmanaged switch settings, virtual networking, ring networking and hands on experience in implementing in Projects.
  • Expertise in various communication protocols like Profibus, Profinet, TCP/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus (TCP), IEC61850, SNMP, etc.,
  • Good experience in various field instruments and their interfaces + signal processing
  • Good experience in measurement systems, current transformers etc.,
  • Good experience in closed loop control systems.
  • Proficient in understanding of electrical schematics, SLD and it's symbols.
  • Should be able to interpret Schematic, P&I & Plant Layout diagrams.
  • Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined international team
  • Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict time scales
  • Excellent communication skills and report writing skills.
  • Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Willing to travel within India and overseas for short term / Long-term working at customer sites / Regional units.
  • Work may include extended hours of working during the weekends / holidays, during critical times.

Desired Characteristics

  • Experience in SCADA / HMI (Rockwell Factory Talk, PcVue, Intouch, Cimplicity, iFix, WinCC etc.,) Systems for any Process Industries.
  • Knowledge in Drives Engineering
  • Basic knowledge and experience in power electronics components, thyristor, IGBT, diode, Transformers, protection relays, Isolators etc.,
  • Basic knowledge in power system components and substation equipment
  • Basic knowledge in AutoCAD, E-Plan etc.,
  • Good knowledge and experience in:

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  • Additional Information

    Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

    Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India
    Job ID: GE_power-87962235
    Employment Type: FULL_TIME
    Posted: 2026-01-11T18:31:28

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Health Reimbursement Account
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • FSA With Employer Contribution
      • HSA
      • HSA With Employer Contribution
      • Fitness Subsidies
      • On-Site Gym
      • Mental Health Benefits
    • Parental Benefits

      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Adoption Leave
    • Work Flexibility

      • Flexible Work Hours
      • Remote Work Opportunities
      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Casual Dress
      • On-Site Cafeteria
      • Holiday Events
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Unlimited Paid Time Off
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Summer Fridays
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K)
      • Stock Purchase Program
      • Performance Bonus
      • Relocation Assistance
      • Financial Counseling
      • Profit Sharing
      • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Lunch and Learns
      • Leadership Training Program
      • Internship Program
      • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
      • Unconscious Bias Training

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