Automation Engineer

Schneider Electric · India

About the Company

The scope of our division within Schneider Electric is to provide automation solutions for our customers from the business segments of Energies (Oil and Gas, Electro-intensive, Power and Grid, Transport, etc.,) in and beyond the APAC region.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly self-motivated, customer-focused, team-oriented engineer. The professional we are seeking will work on the design, documentation, and execution of automation projects for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Specification, Design & Validation, Customer meeting, and approval on the design submission for Substation automation system.
• Knowledge of power system value chain & well versed with substation switchgear components functioning, representation, their international codes, etc.
• Well versed with all the communication protocols such as Modbus, IEC 61850, etc.
• Deep understanding of Load Shedding and Generator management System is an Added advantage.
• Knowledge and experience of different Bay Control Unit, Protection IED, RTU & PLC-based products.
• Fully conversant with communication network design, configuration & commissioning including their latest standards such as RSTP, PRP, HSR, Dual-Homing, etc.
• Knowledge of Router, Modem & Firewall, etc. would be an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience with the EPAS / EPO (PSO) Engineering Tool Suite such as EPAS/ M580/Visio/PSO/EPO/Citect/PME etc.
• Understand the customer technical specifications and prepare functional design specifications based on SE offer in line with customer specifications.
• S/He should be able to handle the customer discussions & approvals.
• International projects execution experience, Good English communication skills, and any other language proficiency could be add-on advantages.
• Perform Engineering, validation & Commissioning activity for short- and long-term deputation.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronics.
• 5-12 years of experience in energy automation project execution, team leadership, and customer management.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the industry.
• Versatile customer experience is a plus.
• Excellent soft skills and communication abilities.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in the design, Engineering, Database configuration, validation & commissioning of substation automation solutions using Schneider System or equivalent.

Preferred Skills

• Deep understanding of Load Shedding and Generator management System.
• Knowledge of Router, Modem & Firewall.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.