Systems Engineer - L1 Metals

Job Description Summary

• Design and Implement Equipment control hardware, software and programs for Metals Automation system projects to meet customer requirements.
• Create and maintain Design documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide Technical interface to the customer and suppliers.
• Liaise with cross functional team, Sales, Project, Commissioning and Service teams.

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.

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 in 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 organisation 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_power-231654902

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-20T18:31:41