Hardware Design Engineer – Control Systems

Company Description

Esskay is a leading After Sales Service organization working closely with high-end equipment for Global OEMs in India and the Middle East. Established in 1992, the company has been providing a wide range of services for 30 years, including installation, warranty services, out-of-warranty services, maintenance contracts, repairs, and service solutions. Esskay is a trusted partner in the industry, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency of sophisticated equipment.

Job Title:
Hardware Design Engineer – Control Systems

Location:
Pune / Bengaluru / Chennai / Hyderabad

Company:
Honeywell / Emerson / Siemens / Equivalent System Integrator

Experience:
3–8 years

Employment Type:
Full-time

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented
Hardware Design Engineer
to lead and execute hardware engineering activities for industrial automation projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in
IO list finalization
,
data segregation
,
IO assignment
,
heat load calculations
,
GA drawings
,
power wiring
,
cable scheduling
, and
system architecture preparation across multiple levels (L1–L5)
.

Key Responsibilities:

• IO Engineering:
• Finalize IO list in coordination with process and instrumentation teams
• Segregate IOs based on system architecture, panel layout, and field instrumentation
• Assign IOs to controllers, marshalling panels, and remote IOs
• System Architecture & GA Drawings:
• Prepare detailed system architecture diagrams for Level 1 to Level 5:
• L1:
  Field Instruments
• L2:
  IO Panels / Marshalling
• L3:
  Controllers / PLCs / DCS
• L4:
  SCADA / HMI / Engineering Workstations
• L5:
  Enterprise / Cloud / Historian

• Develop General Arrangement (GA) drawings for control panels, IO panels, and MCCs

• Power & Wiring Design:

• Design power distribution for control systems
• Create power wiring diagrams and terminal layouts

• Ensure compliance with electrical safety and redundancy standard

• Cable Engineering:

• Prepare detailed cable schedules including cable types, routing, and termination

• Coordinate with site teams for cable tray layouts and field connectivity

• Heat Load & Panel Design:

• Perform heat load calculations for control panels

• Select cooling systems (fans, AC units) based on thermal analysis

• Documentation & Standards:

• Generate BOMs, wiring diagrams, and hardware specifications
• Ensure designs comply with IEC, ISA, and customer-specific standards
• Support FAT/SAT and resolve hardware-related issues during commissioning

Required Skills & Tools:

• Proficiency in
  AutoCAD
  ,
  EPLAN
  , or
  SEE Electrical
• Familiarity with
  Honeywell Experion
  ,
  Emerson DeltaV
  ,
  Siemens PCS7
  , or similar platforms
• Strong understanding of
  industrial protocols
  (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP)
• Knowledge of
  electrical codes
  ,
  panel design standards
  , and
  safety norms
• Experience with
  Excel-based IO mapping
  ,
  heat load calculators
  , and
  GA templates

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering
• 3–8 years of experience in hardware engineering for industrial automation
• Exposure to
  process industries
  like oil & gas, water treatment, pharma, or chemicals is preferred

Preferred Traits:

• Detail-oriented and organized
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Willingness to travel for site surveys, FAT/SAT, and commissioning

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to
share their resume at
with the subject line:
Application for Hardware Design Engineer – Control Systems