Systems Engineer - L1 Metals
5 days ago• Chennai, India
Job Description Summary
• Design and Implement Equipment control hardware, software and programs for Automation system projects to meet customer requirements.
• Create and maintain Design documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide Technical interface to the customer and suppliers.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- 4 to 6 years of experience to Carry out System Engineering for Industry (Metals, Mining, Test Benches etc.,) projects
- Proven Expertise to take up System Engineering & Automation for Rolling Mills / Processing Lines in Steel Industry
- Understanding Customer Requirements and produce Functional and design documents.
- Strong background in PLC programming and hardware design, to develop Automation Software / hardware system for Rolling Mills / Processing Lines
- Expertise in L1 automation hardware engineering, testing & commissioning.
- Implement and configure systems including Industrial / communication networks, remote I/O, bus systems, Instrumentation and Measurement system.
- 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.,
- Commissioning of Automation Systems in Rolling Mills / Processing Lines in Steel Industry
- Proficient in understanding of electrical schematics, SLD and it's symbols.
- Should be able to interpret Schematic, P&I & Plant Layout diagrams.
- Support ongoing project with strict timelines as per company's OTR process.
- Actively engage with project teams to provide solutions for the project that technically fit the purpose.
- Identify technical risks and put in place the mitigation plan for the same.
- Ensure strict compliance with all company and customer's EHS policies and procedures.
- Identify and propose improvements in processes, tools, system solutions and technologies, rolling out improvements when agreed with leadership team.
- Foster relationship with other GEV business entities to maximize the benefits of synergies.
- Liaise with cross functional team, Sales, Project, Commissioning and Service teams.
- Liaise with other GEV businesses, platform verticals, supply chain, sub-contractors, and suppliers as appropriate in order to support the project and the business.
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Qualifications/Requirements
- Masters /bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation engineering.
Desired Characteristics
Experience Around 4 years of experience in the following
- Experience SCADA/HMI Systems for any Process Industries
- Process experience in Metals Rolling Mills / Processing Lines
- Expertise in control system hardware engineering
- Knowledge in Drives Engineering
- Basic knowledge and experience in power electronics components, thyristor, IGBT, diode, Transformers, etc.,
Good knowledge and experience in:
- Earthing system and earthing design
- Power loss / Heat loss calculations for panels
- Panel building materials & their specifications
- Control Desk building materials & their specifications
- Cable types & variants
- Cable sizing, wire sizing for control panels
- Understanding the Emergency-Stop circuits of the plant
- Knowledge the IEC standards relevant to electrical panels & automation systems
- Good knowledge on MS Office software, particularly in Microsoft excel & it's advanced features.
- Experience of system integration working on multi-discipline projects
Personal Qualities
- Working a multi-disciplined international team with good personal organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict time scales.
- Excellent communication and report writing skills.
- France /German Language skills
Circumstances
- Willing to travel on short notice within base country and overseas for short / long term assignments.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India
Job ID: GE_Vernova-678064090
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-08T15:33:29
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
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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