Automation Engineer

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 Bachelors or Masters degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronics, Computer Science, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• 4-8 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.