JOB DESCRIPTION

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 & Control,or 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 perspectives-because 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 family's 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.

FY27-Project Lead Engineer-DCS