Design, implement, test, and maintain PLC and SCADA control systems. Develop PLC programs, configure SCADA platforms, create IO/tag databases, troubleshoot and optimize systems, produce documentation, ensure compliance, and provide training and commissioning support.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Power Software & Controls – Systems Engineer will play a key role in delivering high-quality, reliable, and scalable PLC control and SCADA systems for complex engineering projects in a global organization. The role involves designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining automation and control systems that meet customer requirements, industry standards, and internal quality guidelines.
As a pivotal member of the software development department, the Systems Engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including software developers, electrical engineers, and project managers—to ensure seamless integration of control and SCADA systems within larger industrial solutions. This role requires a strong technical foundation, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage projects from concept through commissioning in industries such as manufacturing, energy, transportation, and process engineering.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- System Design and Integration: Develop and integrate PLC programs with SCADA systems, ensuring smooth communication and functionality.
- Preparation of PLC control sequence flow charts against Description of Operation documentation.
- Preparation of IO tag and network device databases.
- Develop and program PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems using platforms like Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Schneider.
- Configure, design, and deploy SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, ensuring scalability and reliability.
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to gather requirements and translate them into detailed technical specifications.
- Collaboration: Work alongside other software developers to ensure that control systems align with application-level software and user requirements.
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Diagnose and resolve issues in real-time to minimize downtime in developed systems.
- Optimization: Continuously improve system performance by analyzing data and updating PLC/SCADA configurations to enhance efficiency and reliability.
- Documentation and Compliance: Maintain detailed documentation of PLC/SCADA configurations, logic diagrams, and system updates while adhering to industry standards and safety regulations.
- Training and Support: Provide technical support and training to end-users and internal teams on SCADA/PLC system operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
- Proficiency in PLC programming languages such as Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block.
- Experience with SCADA platforms (e.g., Ignition, Wonderware, or GE iFIX).
- Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA).
- Proven ability to manage and deliver projects in an engineering or industrial automation environment.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Willingness to travel India for project commissioning and support.
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
- Travel is an essential requirement for this position
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
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