System Engineer

Location: Chennai

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The System Engineer – Marine Automation and Control is responsible for the engineering, coordination, and technical execution of Marine, Oil & Gas, and Power projects, with a primary focus on Marine Automation Solutions. This role serves as a key technical interface between customers, vendors, and internal project teams, ensuring smooth communication and alignment throughout project execution.

The System Engineer is accountable for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. In addition, the role supports business verticals during the Order-to-Remittance (OTR) process by contributing to the development and review of system solutions in collaboration with leadership teams. The position ensures that proposed solutions are technically sound, fit for purpose, and aligned with project requirements, while also identifying, assessing, and managing technical risks and contingencies.

Job Description

• Execute projects by analyzing customer contracts and preparing technical specifications for vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Perform basic and detailed engineering for marine automation systems, including HMI, controllers, and associated systems.
• Prepare technical documentation in line with contractual requirements and conduct vendor documentation reviews.
• Identify technical risks and develop appropriate mitigation plans to ensure successful project delivery.
• Review developed solutions and identify opportunities for improvement in processes, systems, and equipment.
• Ensure strict compliance with all company and customer EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) policies and procedures.
• Propose and implement improvements in processes, tools, system solutions, and technologies in alignment with the leadership team.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with other GE business entities to maximize synergies and business value.
• Liaise with Platform Engineering, Technology, Project Management, and Supply Chain teams to support both project execution and business needs.
• Coordinate with other GE businesses, platform verticals, subcontractors, suppliers, and supply chain partners as required.
• Promote a lean mindset to deliver optimum and efficient technical solutions for projects.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable company and customer health and safety regulations.
• Support successful project delivery with a focus on time, quality, and budget.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a matrix organization for successful project execution.
• Strong willingness to learn, with passion and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated, creative, and a strong team player with the ability to develop unique solutions to complex problems.
• Capable of working in multi-disciplinary and international teams with strong personal organization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks while working to strict deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to quickly identify best practices and apply them effectively within the team.
• Strong prioritization and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel on short notice, both within the base country and overseas, for short- and long-term assignments.

Required Qualifications

• This role requires basic experience in the Engineering/Technology & Systems Engineering. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with 1-3 years of experience.

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