Engineer - Controls Systems

Location: Hyderabad, Telangāna, India

Category: Research & Development

Employment Type: Full Time

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Your Role and Responsibilities:

In this role, you will act as a control Systems Engineer with extensive expertise in developing and managing control systems for electrical testing equipment. You will lead technical initiatives, drive vendor partnerships, and ensure the reliability and performance of complex test infrastructure.

This role is contributing to the Electrification Business Smart Power Division in Hyderabad, India.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for defining, developing, modifying, and maintaining control logic for electrical testing equipment/Setups, Generator control systems and overall lab Systems
• Must be able to investigate electrical, control, and software-related failures during testing and troubleshoot software code related to automated test systems.
• Should be Able to review technical specifications, electrical schematics, control systems and software documentation.
• The role serves as the key interface with vendors for design reviews, troubleshooting, modifications, and upgrades.
• Must be able to analyze software and hardware issues and implement corrective actions and Must support implementation of new testing technologies and digital solutions by using SCADA, PLC, HMI, LabView etc. 
• Knowledge of electrical devices such as circuit breakers, contactors, relays, switches, or similar products.
• Ensure safe and reliable operation of automated electrical test setups.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering
• Min 7 years of hands-on experience with electrical systems and control logic
• Advanced proficiency in programming languages Python, MatLab, LabView
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for complex systems
• Strong expertise in control logic design, real-time systems, and automation
• Experience communicating with external vendors and managing technical specifications
• Familiarity with electrical safety standards and testing procedures
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

More about us:

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

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