Principal Control System Engineer
Job Description
Company Profile
Overview
Since year 2003, Oceaneering's India Center has been an integral part of operations for Oceaneering's robust product and service offerings across the globe. This center caters to diverse business needs, from oil and gas field infrastructure, subsea robotics to automated material handling & logistics.
Our multidisciplinary team offers a wide spectrum of solutions, encompassing Subsea Engineering, Robotics, Automation, Control Systems, Software Development, Asset Integrity Management, Inspection, ROV operations, Field Network Management, Graphics Design & Animation, and more.
In addition to these technical functions, Oceaneering India Center plays host to several crucial business functions, including Finance, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology (IT), Human Resources (HR), and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE).
Our world class infrastructure in India includes modern offices, industry-leading tools and software, equipped labs, and beautiful campuses aligned with the future way of work. Oceaneering in India as well as globally has a great work culture that is flexible, transparent, and collaborative with great team synergy.
At Oceaneering India Center, we take pride in Solving the Unsolvable by leveraging the diverse expertise within our team. Join us in shaping the future of technology and engineering solutions on a global scale.
Position Summary
Position Summary and Location
Conceptualize, Design and develop Industrialized Solutions in form of Siemens PLC based Control Systems and validate it to formulate all required technical specifications. Works under limited supervision. The Control System Engineer will perform the role of system architect that involves design and development of Control Logic and hardware cost estimations for Remotely Operated Vehicles/Vessels (ROVs), Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and similar Electro-mechanical systems.
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL (9 pt, All Caps)- Supervise & mentor entry level Engineers on control and automation projects
- Develop hardware and Software architecture design as per Company standard
.Develop / run software for given hardware platform to test proof of concepts (PoC) ideas using appropriate tool.
.Develop, run, and report on qualification tests for Siemens based control equipment.
.Should be able to work on Siemens S7-1500F (Failsafe PLC) / S7-1200F, ET 200SP / ET 200MP (Distributed I/O), Siemens Comfort Panel / Unified Comfort Panel (HMI), Sinamics S120 / G120 (Motion Drives), Scalance X (Industrial Switches), TIA Portal (Totally Integrated Automation), WinCC Advanced / WinCC Professional (SCADA & HMI Development), Siemens Industrial Edge / MindSphere (Data Analytics & Cloud), OPC UA in TIA Portal / SIMATIC NET (OPC Communications), PROFINET / PROFIsafe / PROFIdrive (Siemens Communication & safety standards) and various industry standards in safety and high-performance HMI.
.Support field trial of the developed product at various locations worldwide.
.Review the block diagrams / layout drawings prepared by Drafters for mechanical, electrical, network, control etc.
.Coordinate project deliveries and schedules with the Automation & Control teams globally.- Direct team of Senior Engineers to enable them to handle the assignments effectively
.Review work carried out by other engineers, review the documents prepared by the team and approve the same.
.Ascertain compliance to established test processes by the team.- Define functional processes and work towards continuous improvement
- Prepare & conduct technical trainings
- Act as single point of contact for one or more business units for product development projects
oCommunicate with business units to understand their analysis needs
oDefine scope of work
oPlan jobs for duration, cost, etc.
oHave resources allocated
oShare regular updates about work with client
oMonitor performance on relevant key performance indicators- Keep abreast of industry trends and issues
- Should be open to travel as per business needs
- Work towards individual goals aligned with department and organizational objectives
- Comply to organizational HR policies and procedures
- Understand and adhere to organizational HSE policies and practices
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has/does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.
Reporting Relationship- Manager - Engineering
Qualifications
REQUIRED- Post Graduation (Master degree) in Automation & Control, or Electrical Engineering, or Electronics & Communication or equivalent degree with minimum six years of relevant industry experience, OR
- Graduation (Bachelor degree) in Automation & Control, or Electrical Engineering, or Electronics & Communication or equivalent degree with minimum eight years of relevant industry experience
- Siemens Control HW/SW development experience for at least 2 Years
- Experience of working with platform to establish communication with third party devices
- Experience in C and/or Python Programming
.Good communication skills. Must be fluent in the English language.
.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.- Proven ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel and management
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
An individual should demonstrate the following competencies & qualities to be able to perform this role successfully:
- Communication skills
- Teamwork & Interpersonal skills
- Organizing & planning skills
- Mentoring skills
- Leadership abilities
Closing Statement
Working Conditions
This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.- Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night
- Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the work place
- Work surface is stable (flat)
Physical Activity/Requirements (Optional for India Service Center)
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is considered LIGHT work.
OCCASIONAL
FREQUENT
CONSTANT
Lift up to 20 pounds
Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching
Lift up to 10 pounds
Standing
Repetitive movements of arms and hands
Sit with back supported
Career Development
In addition, we make a priority of providing learning and development opportunities to enable employees to achieve their potential and take charge of their future. As well as developing employees in a specific role, we are committed to lifelong learning and ongoing education, including developing people skills and identifying future supervisors and managers.Every month, hundreds of employees are provided training, including HSE awareness, apprenticeships, entry and advanced level technical courses, management development seminars, and leadership and supervisory training.
We have a strong ethos of internal promotion. We can offer long-term employment and career advancement across countries and continents.
Working at Oceaneering means that if you have the ability, drive, and ambition to take charge of your future-you will be supported to do so and the possibilities are endless.
Equal Opportunity Inclusion
Oceaneering's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants.