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Senior Manager - Engineering

Schneider Electric · Posted Sep 30

Energy management, automation, software, and sustainability solutions

India-Tamil Nadu-ChennaiFull-timeOnsiteLead/Staff10+ years₹35.0L–₹55.0L yearly100+ applicants
Energy ManagementAutomationIndustrial SoftwareSustainabilityPublic Company
Full time

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About the role

Schneider Electric's process automation business delivers industrial automation, control, and digital/OT solutions for customers turning sustainability and efficiency ambitions into action. The work spans process automation platforms, PLC/SCADA, safety systems, industrial communications, cloud/IoT, analytics, and AI. This role drives the design, development, and demonstration of innovative industrial automation solutions, combining solution architecture, proof-of-concept development, and direct customer engagement.

What you will do

  • Design, configure, integrate, and support industrial automation systems
  • Develop control strategies and system architectures aligned with customer and business requirements.
  • Integrate control systems, operational technologies, and digital platforms to create scalable automation solutions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation and integration challenges.
  • Translate customer requirements into practical and innovative automation solutions.
  • Design end-to-end architectures incorporating industrial control systems, software platforms, cloud services, analytics, and AI technologies.
  • Create architecture diagrams, technical presentations, and supporting documentation.
  • Design, build, and validate proof-of-concept solutions and demonstration environments.
  • Develop cases that showcase operational improvements, business value, and technical feasibility.
  • Configure and integrate multiple technologies to simulate real-world industrial scenarios.
  • Present and demonstrate solutions to customers, partners, and executive stakeholders.
  • Convert successful PoCs into scalable production-ready solutions.
  • Process Automation Platforms (i.e. Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion PKS, Yokogawa CENTUM VP, ABB 800xA, Siemens PCS 7, Schneider Electric)
  • PLC & SCADA (i.e. Siemens S7/TIA Portal, Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, GE Digital, Ignition SCADA, AVEVA Wonderware)
  • Safety Systems (i.e. IEC 61508, IEC 61511, Functional Safety Concepts, SIS and ESD Design)
  • Industrial Communications (i.e. OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Foundation Fieldbus, HART)
  • Digital & Cloud Technologies (i.e. cloud platforms, Industrial IoT Platforms, Edge Computing, Data Historians, Industrial Data Integration, Advanced Analytics Platforms)
  • Software engineering & Development (i.e. Python, C#, API Integration, SQL and Databases, Dashboard Development, Automation Scripting, Data Visualization Tools)
  • Cybersecurity (i.e. ISA/IEC 62443, OT Network Architecture, Industrial Cybersecurity Best Practices)

Skills used in this role

PLCSCADAEmerson DeltaVHoneywell Experion PKSSiemens PCS 7ABB 800xAYokogawa CENTUM VPSiemens S7/TIA PortalRockwell Automation/Allen-BradleyIgnition SCADAAVEVA WonderwareOPC UAMQTTModbusPROFIBUSPROFINETPythonC#SQLAPI IntegrationEdge ComputingISA/IEC 62443CommunicationProblem SolvingPresentation

What the employer is looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Control Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in industrial automation and process control projects.
  • Proven experience designing and delivering automation solutions in industrial environments.
  • Experience working directly with customers and translating business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits and support

  • Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is a global leader in digital automation and energy management, driving efficiency and sustainability for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries. Combining world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software, and services, the company helps customers turn operational ideas into a more resilient and sustainable future.

Industry
Energy Management
Company size
10001+ employees
Founded
1836
Location
Rueil-Malmaison, France
Funding stage
Public Company

Leadership

OB
Olivier Blum

Chief Executive Officer

NF

Nathan Fast

Chief Financial Officer

CL

Charise Le

Chief Human Resources Officer

EF

Esther Finidori

Chief Sustainability Officer

PW

Peter Weckesser

Chief Digital Officer