Team Lead - Control System Engineering

About Consyst

Consyst is dedicated to helping clients enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability by delivering superior automation and digitalization solutions. We specialize in Industry 4.0 automation and digitalization tailored for industrial and infrastructure sectors, including engineering design, system development, integration, and commissioning. Our strength lies in a digital-savvy workforce with expertise spanning both operational and information technology, ensuring comprehensive product and solution engineering support for businesses ranging from startups to large corporations. Our hybrid delivery approach combines skilled onsite personnel with a managed offshore team to guarantee effective Industry 4.0 project execution.

One of our premier products is IIoTNext from CS Digital, a comprehensive Industrial IoT ecosystem comprising intelligent edge devices, versatile data management middleware, scalable cloud and on-premise platforms, and cybersecurity solutions for operational technology.

Position Location and Openings

This position is based in Kochi (Kerala) or Nagpur (Maharashtra) with one available vacancy.

Role Responsibilities

• Oversee the Engineering team by organizing and distributing tasks to achieve balanced workload and timely project completion.
• Review and approve technical outputs such as General Arrangements, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, input/output lists, system architecture and network schematics, control philosophies, functional design specifications, logic diagrams, cable schedules, and FAT/SAT procedures and reports before client submission.
• Validate PLC and RTU logic as well as SCADA screen designs against functional design specifications.
• Implement and maintain drawing standards, templates, and best practices aligning with client requirements and standards like IEC and NFPA.
• Analyze client specifications, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and tender documents; lead technical clarification meetings and handle technical queries.
• Contribute engineering expertise on Safety Instrumented System requirements, safety integrity level distribution, and interfaces between basic process control and safety systems as per IEC 61511.
• Ensure equipment choices, panel designs, and field wiring comply with hazardous area classifications such as ATEX and IECEx.
• Manage engineering scopes, deliverable tracking, and project scheduling across multiple simultaneous assignments.
• Support pre-bid efforts including defining technical scopes and estimating engineering effort hours.
• Examine vendor submissions, bill of materials, and technical datasheets for adherence to engineering standards.
• Coordinate the handover process from engineering to commissioning teams, including conducting or delegating site surveys.
• Collaborate with disciplines including process, instrumentation, electrical, and civil engineering to ensure designs meet project goals.
• Serve as the senior technical authority during Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, and commissioning stages, offering both remote and onsite assistance.
• Guide and mentor junior and mid-level engineers through performance evaluations and recommend necessary training or recruitment.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Communication, or related fields.
• Minimum of six years’ experience in Industrial Control and Automation Systems design with at least two years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience delivering complete engineering packages for PLC, RTU, SCADA, and HMI projects primarily in oil & gas or related process industries.
• Proficiency with EPLAN Electric P8 and/or AutoCAD Electrical design software.
• Experienced in preparing and reviewing GA layouts, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, I/O lists, control philosophies, cable schedules, P&IDs, and FAT/SAT procedures.
• Skill in reviewing PLC/RTU logic and SCADA screens relative to functional design specifications.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols: Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus/Profinet, DNP3, IEC 61850, IEC 104, MQTT.
• Familiarity with communication networks including Ethernet, fiber optics, RS232, and RS485.
• Experience with automation platforms such as Rockwell (Studio 5000/ControlLogix/FactoryTalk), Siemens (TIA Portal/WinCC), or Schneider Electric.
• Working understanding of Functional Safety standards (IEC 61511) and SIS/BPCS interface design.
• Awareness of hazardous area classification standards (ATEX/IECEx) pertinent to equipment selection and panel engineering.
• Working knowledge of OT cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443) and substation automation (IEC 61850); experience in OT cybersecurity projects is a plus.
• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight schedule and resource constraints.
• Strong aptitude for technical review, quality assurance, people management, and effective client communication.

Why Join Consyst

Join Consyst in a leadership position where your expertise will drive transformative projects. We foster talent growth through structured development, opportunities across multiple domains, and clear routes to senior leadership. Engage with innovative PLC, SCADA, and OT cybersecurity projects serving prominent Oil & Gas clients within a supportive and dynamic team environment.