FY27-Project Lead Engineer-DCS
Job Summary
In this Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Hardware Engineering Leadership
Lead hardware engineering for DCS projects: architecture cabinet design I/O distribution marshalling philosophy network layout and 3rd party interfaces.
Define deliverables plan execution allocate work to engineers/designers/drafters and ensure schedule quality and budget adherence.
Drive and actively participate in technical reviews; drive risk identification mitigation planning and technical decision closure with cross-functional stakeholders.
Act as the technical focal point for cabinet build execution; resolve assembly queries related to wiring practices power distribution component selection and layout compliance.
Project Execution & Deliverables
Review customer specifications and inputs; identify gaps/risks and coordinate clarifications with stakeholders.
Prepare/review hardware deliverables such as system configuration drawings cabinet GA wiring/termination design package BOM and documentation aligned to internal processes.
Coordinate with assembly/supply chain teams to ensure build readiness and timely resolution of design/assembly queries.
FAT / Site Support / Commissioning
Plan and support Hardware FAT activities; ensure issues are tracked resolved and closed with proper documentation.
Provide technical support during installation commissioning and troubleshooting (controllers I/O workstations/servers system loading network issues).
Travel to Emerson factories and project sites for supervision and commissioning activities.
Support customer training and handover activities where applicable.
Engineering Deliverables & Documentation Control
Review customer specifications and engineering inputs for completeness; initiate clarifications and document deviations/assumptions where required.
Lead preparation and review of hardware deliverables (as applicable to project scope): cabinet GA/layout wiring/termination deliverables I/O segregation and distribution network/interface documentation and engineering design specifications.
Ensure rigorous configuration control and traceability for revisions and submissions aligned to internal engineering workflow/checklists.
Quality Compliance & Continuous Improvement
Ensure full adherence to internal quality processes and project engineering checklists; maintain audit-ready records and support ISO/quality/HSE audits when required.
Capture lessons learned and drive standardization improvements (templates design practices review rigor) to improve delivery quality and engineering efficiency.
Coach and technically develop engineers/designers through guidance design reviews and knowledge-sharing.
Who You Are:
You display a can-do attitude in good and bad times. You recognize when a solution can be balanced. You focus and monitor both formal and informal progress regularly. You provide calmness and efficiency even when things are unclear. You convert ideas into actions and produce results with new initiatives.
For This Role You Will Need:
Degree in Engineering (Electronics & Communication Instrumentation & Controlor equivalent field)
10years project engineering and commissioning experience in field of DCS / PLCs
Proficiency with one or more DCS/PLC platforms (e.g. ABB 800xA / Bailey INFI 90 / Symphony Harmony Yokogawa Centum VP/ CS3000 Siemens T3000 / TXP GE Mark V / VI Mitsubishi DIASYS Netmation Invensys Honeywell XPKS MaxDNA Alstom Alspa320 Schneider Siemens PLCs & SCADA etc.)
Experience supporting multi-stakeholder execution involving engineering centers front offices customers and integrators/vendors.
Ability to interface third party systems with DCS using commonly used industrial protocols like Modbus DNP3 etc.
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Problem-solving decision-making and planning skills
Ability to write reports business correspondence and commission documents
Ability to optimally present information and respond to queries from management clients and customers
Experience of working on either Thermal/Combined Cycle or Water Treatment projects
Knowledge of datalinks (Modbus RTU / TCP-IP ELC Profibus OPC)
Ability to effectively handle multiple stakeholders
Proficiency with one or more DCS/PLC platforms (e.g. ABB 800xA / Bailey INFI 90 / Symphony Harmony Yokogawa Centum VP/ CS3000 Siemens T3000 / TXP GE Mark V / VI Mitsubishi DIASYS Netmation Invensys Honeywell XPKS MaxDNA Alstom Alspa320 Schneider Siemens PLCs & SCADA etc.)
Experience supporting multi-stakeholder execution involving engineering centers front offices customers and integrators/vendors.
Ability to interface third party systems with DCS using commonly used industrial protocols like Modbus DNP3 etc.
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectivesbecause we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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