Systems Engineer - L1 Metals

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 its symbols.
• Should be able to interpret Schematic, P&I & Plant Layout diagrams.
• Support ongoing project with strict timelines as per companys 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 customers 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 /bachelors 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 & its 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.