Apprentice – Control System Engineer

Position Summary Work under supervision to conceptualize, design and develop Industrialized Solutions in form of Siemens PLC based Control Systems and validate it against all required technical specifications. The Control System Engineer Apprentice will support and indulge in design, development and deployment of Control Logic and hardware for Remotely Operated Vehicles/Vessels (ROVs), Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and similar Electro-mechanical offshore systems for Oceaneering. Duties And Responsibilities Assist in design, development, run and report on qualification tests for Siemens based control equipment. Assist in development of the block diagrams / layout drawings prepared by Drafters for mechanical, electrical, network, control etc.  Should be able to work on Siemens S7-1500F (Failsafe PLC) / S7-1200F, ET 200SP / ET 200MP (Distributed I/O), Siemens Comfort Panel / Unified Comfort Panel (HMI), Sinamics S120 / G120 (Motion Drives), Scalance X (Industrial Switches), TIA Portal (Totally Integrated Automation), WinCC Advanced / WinCC Professional (SCADA & HMI Development), Siemens Industrial Edge / MindSphere (Data Analytics & Cloud), OPC UA in TIA Portal / SIMATIC NET (OPC Communications), PROFINET / PROFIsafe / PROFIdrive (Siemens Communication & safety standards) and various industry standards in safety and high-performance HMI.  Coordinate project deliveries and schedules with the Automation & Control teams globally Select suitable connectors, actuators, sensors, computational platforms, protection switch gear and other elements of details system design. Coordinate project deliveries and schedules with the Automation & Control teams globally. Iteratively develop proof-of-concept implementations, prototypes and demos to fine-tune technologies to practical, state of the art systems Develop an awareness of modern Electro-mechanical systems and design alternatives Learn and apply knowledge of relevant design standards and best practices Prepare reports and presentations on the status of the design and development process for discussion with stakeholders. Perform all other duties as requested, directed or assigned Keep abreast of industry trends and issues. Demonstrates high level of initiative to accomplish individual objectives assigned as well as team goals. Work towards individual goals aligned with department and organizational objectives. Comply to organizational HR policies and procedures. Understand and adhere to organizational HSE policies and practices. Qualifications REQUIRED Graduation (Bachelor degree) in Instrumentation Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or Electronics & Communication or equivalent degree DESIRED Knowledge of Siemens Control System Software and Hardware  Exposure of working on various network protocols viz. EtherNet, ControlNet etc. Experience in C and/or Python Programming Good communication skills. Must be fluent in the English language. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Hands on experience in MATLAB/SIMULINK and/or any other simulation tool would be an advantage. Knowledge in Electro-Mechanical Systems and CAD drawings would be an advantage. Strong background in mathematics and/or statistics is highly desirable. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS  An individual should demonstrate following competencies & qualities to be able to perform this role successfully: Communication skills Teamwork & Interpersonal skills Analytical, problem solving & decision making skills Organizing & planning skills Mentoring skills Leadership abilities