Test Engineer ( Protection Relays )

Role & responsibilities

Technical Expertise

• Protection Relays Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of protection functions (e.g., O/C, E/F, Distance, Differential) and their applications. In-depth understanding of protection schemes and relay functionality.
• Programming and Testing of Protection relays, SDA & Automation Products (Experience with SIEMENS make is added advantage)
• Test Equipment Proficiency: Competence in using specialized, calibrated testing equipment, such as Omicron Test Universe or similar test kits
• Secondary Injection Testing: Ability to perform injection testing to simulate faults and verify tripping behaviour.
• Ability to read and interpret Approved for Construction (AFC) schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay configuration files.
• Knowledge of loop testing (signals reaching PLC/HMI), checking interlocking, and validating alarms
• Technical Drawing Interpretation: Ability to read and verify as-built electrical, wiring, and logic drawings.
• Relay Configuration & Settings: Experience in checking relay settings, logic sequences, communication protocols, and input/output configurations against project specifications.
• Standards Familiarity: Understanding of IEC or ANSI standards governing relay testing

FAT Procedures and Documentation

• Procedure Adherence: Preparation of FAT protocols, QAP, Automated Test Reports, compiling the final FAT Report
• Documentation Skills: Ability to document, log, and review test results for accuracy.
• Report Generation: Summarizing the FAT results into a final report for Customer acceptance

Communication and Inspection Skills

• Ability to clearly explain technical procedures to Customers and third-party inspectors.
• Systematic Inspection: Conducting thorough visual inspections of Protection Relays, SDA and Automation Products
• Functional Testing: Executing functional tests to verify that the system operates properly (e.g., tripping, alarms).
• Third-Party Coordination: Ability to work with third-party inspection agencies when required
• Conducting Factory acceptance test with Customers for all types of Protection Relays & Automation products of Siemens make, Getting the FAT report signed off by the client
• Good communication, coordination and strong customer handling and managing skills

Preferred candidate profile

• B.E. / Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in Protection Relays and Automation
• Strong knowledge of protection schemes: O/C, E/F, Distance, Differential
• Hands-on experience with Omicron Test Universe or equivalent testing tools
• Familiarity with IEC / ANSI standards
• Experience with Siemens protection relays and automation products is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and customer handling skills
• Good coordination and stakeholder management ability
• Detail-oriented with a systematic approach to testing and documentation