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Systems Engineer - L1 Hardware

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Systems Engineer - L1 Hardware

Chennai, India

Job Description Summary

• Electrical & Instrumentation Design Engineer - Design, validate and implement electrical and automation equipment control system hardware for industrial projects to meet customer requirements.
• Create and maintain electrical schematic drawings / General Arrangement drawings / Bill of Materials, Cable Schedules, Termination Schedules throughout project life cycle.
• Provide Technical interface to the customer and suppliers.
• Liaise with cross functional Team, Sales, Project, Commissioning and Service teams.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

  • Be part of a multi-disciplined project team, control system development and Validation for different domain projects.
  • Establish and maintain contract design documentation.
  • Improve the efficiency of the engineering process, through development and use of standard engineering solutions for projects.
  • Manage change using the engineering change control system.
  • Liaise with other company, customers, suppliers and sub-contractors in order to support the project execution.
  • Adapt project specific system design for different applications.
  • Comply with all company and customer health and safety regulations.

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Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelor / Master degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation engineering
  • 3 to 5 Years industrial electrical design experience
  • Hands on experience on the design tools such as Visio, AutoCAD (Advanced level), E-Plan, etc.,
  • Understanding Customer Requirements and produce Electrical & Automation design documents and schematics.
  • Preparation of drawings for electrical systems & Instrumentation systems. Should be able to interpret Schematic, P&I & Plant Layout diagrams.
  • Strong knowledge and experience in Automation Hardware engineering comprising of PLC, IO Modules, other peripherals, Panel Engg. Etc.,
  • Very good knowledge and experience in:
  • Earthing system and earthing design
  • Power loss / Heat loss calculations for panels
  • Lighting calculations
  • Industrial wiring standards
  • Cable tray/ cable routing for industrial applications
  • Automation network system
  • Electrical circuit and field theory / network analysis
  • Panel building materials & their specifications
  • Control Desk building materials & their specifications
  • Cable Types & variants
  • Cable sizing, wire sizing for control panels
  • Electrical / Drive System, LT switchgears, rectifiers & their operations
  • Understanding the Emergency-Stop circuits of the plant
  • Knowledge the IEC standards relevant to electrical panels & automation systems
  • Should be able to work independently on projects
  • Understanding of the working of Process Instruments
  • Good knowledge on MS Office software, particularly in Microsoft excel & it's advanced features.
  • Support ongoing project with strict timelines as per company's 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 customer's 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 GE business entities to maximize the benefits of synergies.
  • Liaise with other GE businesses, platform verticals, supply chain, sub-contractors, and suppliers as appropriate to support the project and the business.

Desired Characteristics

  • Hands on experience in PLC programming to test communication, I/O test etc.,
  • Basic knowledge in processes like metals, test benches, mining, etc.,
  • Good knowledge in Power Electronics components
  • Exposure to electrical design tools other than AutoCAD, E-Plan etc.,
  • Experience of system integration working on multi-discipline projects
  • Working a multi-disciplined international team with good personal organization skills.
  • Excellent communication and report writing skills.
  • Willing to travel on short notice within base country and overseas for short/long term assignments.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: GE_Vernova-189105913
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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