Automation and Controls Engineer

As a key member of a global and matrixed design team the Automation and Controls Engineer is responsible for the architecture of the next Generation HMI Finalize Communications methods and interface tools for the HMI. Owns the entire software development lifecycle with a focus on Microsoft technologies. Works with Global stakeholders and 3rd party HMI vendors to come up with the best system solution for HMI . The architect crafts HMI architectures designed for robustness safety quality and ease of configuration management throughout the lifecycle of the product.

Essential Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens for but not limited to power management systems Process controls based on IEC 61850 standards for Next Generation Control Systems.
• Responsible for Next generation HMI screens for HMI software packages such as Iconics and PCVue complying with GE Standards.
• Work on HMI applications development to meet the customer needs and upcoming cyber requirements.
• Designing implementing and supporting industrial communication networks for control system applications.
• Responsible for the entire software development lifecycle with a focus on Microsoft technologies like C# .net etc.
• Supporting Engineering Services field personnel in the technical resolution of field problems.
• Providing assistance with quality assurance on projects.

Desired Characteristics:

• Demonstrated experience working with industrial network communication protocols such as OPCUA/DAIEC 61850 Modbus TCP/IP Profibus etc.
• Experience in configuring interface drivers such as Matrikon drivers will be added advantage.
• Network Architecture knowledge HMI Server Client Configuration Redundant Server Configuration.
• Historian Knowledge Configuring & knowledge of Alarm Management(Historical SMS Email Voice).
• Report Generation Knowledge(Shift/Batch/Day) with Backend SQL & MS Access.
• Strong background in HMI application development for Iconics PCVue products or any other HMI packages experience in back end scripting(VBA Scripting knowledge C C knowledge added advantage) interface with database such as SQLMS Access etc.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and application of virtual machines in a Microsoft Windows operating environment is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in the HMI application development and cyber protection requirements.
• Demonstrated experience working in the industrial controls power generation industry IEC 61850 standards PRP/HSR networks.
• Strong computer skills: experience setting up Windows based applications such as Windows 10 and above proficiency in standard MS Office applications.
• Technical skills in HMI design engineering commissioning experience is added advantage.
• Design develop test debug and maintain software applications using C# technologies ( Core/Framework MVC).
• Design and optimize database solutions write and tune SQL stored procedures and functions and manage SQL Server databases for efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Develop and maintain robust RESTful APIs and web services using C# and Web API.
• Proven team player with solid cooperation flexibility and demonstrated capacity to learn complex information quickly.
• Field experience in related equipment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelors /Masters Degree in relevant engineering or equivalent knowledge / experience with 2 Years of Experience.
• Significant software development experience for HMI like Iconics PCvue Ifix Cimplicity.