Lead Systems Engineer

Posted 22 Days Ago
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Lead the development and deployment of PLC programs and HMI/SCADA systems, ensuring reliable automation solutions across industrial sectors. Collaborate with teams, conduct testing, and create documentation while adhering to industry standards and regulations.
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Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior engineers to develop, test, and deploy programmable logic controller (PLC) programs, ensuring seamless automation and control of machinery and equipment across various industrial settings.

  • Design intuitive human-machine interface (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, empowering operators to efficiently monitor and manage industrial processes.

  • Contribute to the design and development of hardware components, including sensors, actuators, and control systems, adhering to global industry standards and ensuring reliability and performance.

  • Conduct rigorous testing and meticulous debugging of PLC programs and hardware systems, swiftly identifying and resolving issues to meet project deadlines and quality standards.

  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of PLC programs, hardware designs, and system configurations, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer and streamlined project management.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assist in the execution of automation and control projects, providing technical support during system installation, commissioning, and post-implementation phases.

  • Classification societies and rules (e.g., ABS, DNV, Lloyd’s Register, Bureau Veritas; IACS UR E10 type approval testing)

  • IMO regulations as applicable (e.g., SOLAS) and relevant IEC standards (e.g., IEC 60092 series for ship electrical installations, IEC 61162 maritime interfaces)

  • Functional safety and cybersecurity where applicable (e.g., IEC 61508/61511 fundamentals; IEC 62443 for industrial cybersecurity)

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Automation, Control Systems, or a related field or a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience

Desired Characteristics

  • Familiarity with PLC programming concepts (e.g., ladder logic, function block diagrams) and hands-on experience in HMI/SCADA development.

  • Competence in at least one programming language (e.g., ladder logic, function block, ) is preferred.

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve challenges in automation systems effectively.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to collaborate efficiently with team members and articulate ideas clearly.

  • Capacity to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to changing project requirements and deadlines.

  • Self-motivated and proactive approach to learning and taking ownership of tasks.

  • A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute ideas and support team goals.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Top Skills

Hmi
Iec 61508
Iec 61511
Iec 62443
Plc
Scada
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The Company
HQ: , Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different.

Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.

GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.

Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

Why Work With Us

Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.

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