The Role
Leads automation and control-system engineering for large industrial projects, including DCS, PLC, safety systems, HMI, hardware and software design, application development, testing, integration, FAT, commissioning, loop checking, and customer handover. Develops functional specifications, architectures, bills of materials, templates, and project standards while managing scope, schedules, quality, risks, and engineering teams. Requires extensive experience with industrial communication protocols, networking, and process-industry applications.
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Responsibilities
Travel: 20-30% (as per project requirement)
Roles and Responsibilities:
- To take responsibility of Technical Lead in the project or Lead Individual Units within large projects – DCS. ESD, F&G systems (ICSS projects)
- Ownership to deliver technically correct solution to customers within agreed schedule and budget
- Work closely with Engineering Supervisor, other Leads and Project Manager.
- Understand the customer’s project Specifications, RFQ, Architecture, etc.,
- To develop Functional Design Specification/ Design specs / Architecture / BOM
- To Independently carry out Control System Hardware and Software Detail Design Engineering (including HMI), Application Development, Testing, Integration of Hardware, FAT with customer at factory as per project duration, Site Commissioning, system Cut-over’s, Loop Checking.
- To develop Typical / Templates for Complex Loops and develop project specific standards
- To read, understand P&IDs, Control Narratives, Logic diagrams, etc.
- Monitor and control assigned work scope against the project plan, ensures effective change control and identifies risks / opportunities
- Ensures that the engineered solution meets project requirements in terms of functionality, standards, quality, and supporting documentation and implementation process and ensure the work completion by engaging pool of engineers
- Site visit to monitor site progress, participate in customer meetings, pre-commissioning, commissioning and hand over the project to customer / LSS team.
- Ensure group work in compliance with quality / safety procedures. Identify possible improvement opportunities and manage their implementation
- Ensure common methods, techniques, tools and products as agreed by the knowledge communities / Process Owner Group (POG) Leaders are being effectively applied and provide feedback for future improvement
- Ensures that the implementation of application engineers is reviewed with respect to project standards and quality documents
- Ensures that the final deliverable meets the functional specifications of the customer by doing thorough quality checks
Usage of engineering tools for optimization of Engineering man hours
QualificationsTechnical Skills:
Should have minimum 12 to 15 years of hands-on experience in:
- DCS / Safety PLC / PLC – Design, Detail engineering, Testing and Commissioning
- Third party systems interface – Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, OPC (UA, DA, HDA, A&E), ProfiNet, Profibus and similar.
- HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus
- Networking Knowledge: TCP/IP protocols, Switch/Router and domain controller configurations.
- Virtualization of control nodes – added advantage
- Domain knowledge – Refinery, Petrochemicals, Pipeline, Power, Renewables
Behavioral Skills:
- Execute, Plan & deliver as per commitments,
- Team player with Good command on Oral + Written communication in English.
- Strong ability to demonstrate and guide the team to acquire technical skills and competencies including self.
- Strong Customer Handling capabilities for Global projects
Education
- Bachelor’s degree (BE/B Tech – Instrumentation, Electronics)
Skills Required
- 12 to 15 years of hands-on experience in DCS, Safety PLC, and PLC design, detail engineering, testing, and commissioning
- Experience with third-party system interfaces including Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, OPC UA, OPC DA, OPC HDA, OPC A&E, Profinet, and Profibus
- Experience with HART, Foundation Fieldbus, and Profibus
- Networking knowledge including TCP/IP protocols, switch and router configuration, and domain controller configuration
- Domain knowledge in refinery, petrochemical, pipeline, power, or renewable-energy projects
- Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation or Electronics Engineering, such as BE or BTech
- Virtualization of control nodes
- Strong English oral and written communication skills
- Customer handling capabilities for global projects
- Ability to guide and develop engineering team technical skills
Honeywell Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are anchored by a strong 401(k) match with clear vesting and annual funding mechanics. Plan administration and education resources further reinforce long‑term savings support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away provisions include company holidays, flexible vacation for many exempt roles, and paid sick time. These policies contribute meaningful breadth beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available to all parents with flexible usage options, and certain family‑building supports are included. Birth mothers can coordinate leave with short‑term disability for extended coverage.
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