Control design Engineer
Role Overview
Join the Power Conversion Solutions team in Chennai to design control solutions for converters used in utility STATCOM, rail power supply, and industrial applications.
The posting lists a full-time schedule and states Remote: No. Site support and travel are part of the role.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Join the Power Conversion Solutions team in Chennai to design control solutions for converters used in utility STATCOM, rail power supply, and industrial applications.
The posting lists a full-time schedule and states Remote: No. Site support and travel are part of the role.
Responsibilities
- Plan control and protection systems for power electronic converter projects and improve GPQS control engineering tasks.
- Develop open-loop control applications using Compact Control Builder and SCADA/HMI applications using MicroSCADA or Zenon.
- Create SCADA templates, faceplates, and popups; design secure network architecture and strengthen DCS/SCADA/HMI network security.
- Simulate converter behavior during grid disturbances and verify software on real-time simulators and project hardware.
- Commission software and provide specialist service and customer support.
- Coordinate with suppliers, stakeholders, and departments on technical matters and divisions of work.
- Participate in FAT/SAT and provide technical support at project sites during commissioning.
- Work with routers, firewalls, switches, servers, and workstations; travel to sites in India and abroad as needed.
- Uphold safety and integrity in work.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in ECE, EEE, E&I, or I&C; 2 to 6 years of substation automation project experience.
- Knowledge of Hitachi MACH Control System, ABB Compact Control Builder, Panel 800, MicroSCADA, Zenon (COPA-DATA), and MS Visio.
- Good knowledge of grid and substation automation.
- SCADA/HMI, networking, and cybersecurity certifications or knowledge are advantageous; examples include CCNA and CCNP.
- Excellent written and verbal English; German is advantageous.
- Able to work independently, collaborate across teams and countries, communicate effectively, take ownership, and deliver detailed, high-quality work.
- Willingness to travel to sites in India and abroad at short notice for support work.
Technical skills
- Programming in Structured Text and Function Block Diagram is specified; C, C++, and Java skills are advantageous.
- IT infrastructure experience with routers, firewalls, switches, servers, and workstations, plus basic networking skills.
Team context
The Power Conversion Solutions team works on converter solutions for utility STATCOM, rail power supply converters, and industrial applications.
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