Senior Engineer WinCC OA

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Siemens Energy is focused on helping customers navigate the world’s most pressing energy problems.

As a world leader in developing and producing the most advanced engineering technologies, we improve lives and further human achievements worldwide, while also protecting the climate - all thanks to our employees. With us, you can do something significant that benefits society and human progress

Your new role – challenging and future-oriented

A Snapshot of Your Day

We are looking for an Electrical Equipment Package Engineer with strong background in integration experience of medium voltage, low voltage electrical equipment, including motors and VFDs, LV and MV switchgear in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and/ or Energy Sector. Job position to be in India / need based travel outside India for Siemens Energy Projects with responsibilities covering engineering activities across EAD. Effective communication with the international team is a crucial aspect of your role, and your goal is to contribute to the execution of the projects that meet the needs of the SE industry.

How You'll Make an Impact

• SCADA Development: Design and configure large-scale, high-availability SCADA frameworks using SIMATIC WinCC OA (formerly PVSS).

• Scripting & Customization: Develop advanced automation logic, mass configuration tools, and custom UI components utilizing WinCC OA native scripting (CONTROL language) and Object-Oriented programming principles.

• Architecture Design: Implement distributed systems, redundant topologies, and historical data archiving frameworks (including Oracle/RDB archiving and NextGen Archiver).

• Driver Integration: Configure and test industrial communication drivers, explicitly focusing on protocols such as OPC UA, IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3, and Modbus.

• UI/UX Optimization: Collaborate on HMI workspace layouts to maximize operator situational awareness, meeting international ergonomic and safety criteria.

• Cyber Security Baseline: Secure WinCC OA project environments by enforcing industrial cybersecurity practices mapped to the IEC 62443 standard.

• Agile Execution: Work within a fast-paced Scrum cross-functional development team to deliver validated software sprints on schedule.

• Utilize Figma to create and maintain design documentation and user interfaces.

• Designing HMI process screens based on the SCADA system (WinCC, Ignition)

• Maintain a high standard of quality control and adhere to strict safety practices

• WinCC OA experience of dedicated, hands-on engineering experience in SIMATIC WinCC OA project development, system architecture design, and CONTROL scripting.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automation systems.

• Programming Foundations: Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts (experience with C++, Java, or Python is highly advantageous)

• Familiarity with database management and SQL scripting (Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MS SQL).

We don’t need superheroes, just super minds. What You bring

• Master’s/bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering, Computer Science, or related field

• Having 5-12 years of experience in automation systems (referenced branches)

• Understanding of web development frameworks

• Understanding of WinCC OA (open Architecture) and implementation in Oil & Gas, Marine etc

• Working knowledge of safety standards like IEC 61508 / IEC 61511

• Understanding of cyber security as per IEC 62443

• Practical working knowledge of NORSOK standards (specifically I-001, I-002, S-002, and Z-013)

and their application in offshore automation structures.

• Working in Design, program, and using SIMATIC PCS 7 or PCS Neo families paired with the SOGO offshore library, managing the unique process matrix dependencies of an FPSO.

• Certified WinCC OA Developer or WinCC OA Basic/Advanced training certification from Siemens.

About the Team

Become a part of our mission for sustainability: clean energy for generations to come. 

We are a global team of diverse colleagues who share a passion for renewable energy and have a culture of trust and empowerment to make our own ideas a reality.

We focus on personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization.

Who is Siemens Energy? 

 At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 96,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment. 

 Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.