Senior Engineer - Lab Management and Manual Tester

Role overview

Senior Engineer - Lab Management and Manual Tester at Emerson India

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Lab Manager to oversee the daily operations of our Industrial Automation Test Laboratory.

Basic manual testing and validation activities will be required as part of the role.

For This Role, You Will Need: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability and readiness of test racks, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Coordinate lab maintenance and continuous improvement activities.
• Track asset allocation, movement, utilization.
• Conduct periodic inventory audits and maintain accurate records.
• Manage shipping documentation, customs coordination, and logistics activities.
• Coordinate hardware procurement, assembly, and deployment activities.
• Ensure availability of required hardware, software, and accessories for testing.
• Assist with basic hardware troubleshooting.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Lead inventory, quality, and safety audits.
• Track and close audit findings and corrective actions.
• Perform smoke and sanity testing after deployments or configuration changes.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• That Set You Apart: Experience working with PLC platforms such as Emerson PACSystems, Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric, ABB, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols including Modbus, OPC, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, BACnet, and serial communication technologies.
• Knowledge of safety programs, EHS requirements, audit processes, and compliance practices.
• Experience supporting engineering laboratories, research and development environments, or automation testing facilities.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, 5S methodologies, lean practices, or other continuous improvement frameworks.
• Experience executing manual testing activities and documenting validation results within engineering or product development environments.
• Our Culture and Commitment To You: At Emerson, we are committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
• We foster an inclusive culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives because we believe that great ideas emerge from diverse teams working together.
• We invest in our people through opportunities for learning, development, mentorship, and career growth.
• Our goal is to provide an environment where individuals can build meaningful careers while making a lasting impact on our customers, communities, and business.

Employment details

• Location: PUNE [MAHARASHTRA] [India]

Additional role details

• The laboratory comprises Emerson PACSystems PLCs, I/O modules, communication gateways, HMIs, industrial PCs, networking equipment, and associated test infrastructure.
• The Lab Manager will be responsible for inventory management, material import/export coordination, safety and compliance, laboratory audits, asset maintenance, and supporting engineering teams in building and maintaining test setups.
• The role requires strong coordination skills, technical understanding of industrial automation hardware, and a proactive approach toward operational excellence.
• In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Laboratory Operations Manage daily operations of the industrial automation test laboratory.
• Maintain laboratory standards, procedures, and housekeeping practices.
• Inventory & Asset Management Maintain inventory of PLCs, I/O modules, communication devices, HMIs, Industrial PCs, and related equipment.
• Import, Export & Logistics Coordinate import, export, receipt, storage, and shipment of laboratory equipment.
• Work with procurement and vendors to ensure timely material availability.
• Engineering Support & Test Setup Development Support engineering teams in building and maintaining test setups.
• Safety, Compliance & Audits Ensure compliance with laboratory safety and EHS requirements.
• Manual Testing & Validation Execute predefined test cases and validation procedures.
• Document test results, observations, and test evidence.
• Report defects and assist engineering teams with defect reproduction.
• Verify defect fixes as directed by engineering teams.
• Continuous Improvement Drive 5S, workplace organization, and lab efficiency initiatives.
• Recommend improvements to laboratory processes, asset utilization, and safety practices.
• Who You Are: You consistently build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• You effectively balance multiple priorities, adapting your approach to changing circumstances while maintaining focus on key goals.
• You actively seek opportunities to improve processes and solve problems through practical and innovative solutions.
• You communicate clearly and effectively with diverse stakeholders, ensuring alignment, accountability, and successful execution of responsibilities.
• Experience supporting laboratory operations, engineering environments, automation systems, inventory management, asset management, or related functions.
• Working knowledge of industrial automation hardware and laboratory test environments.
• Experience managing inventory records, asset tracking, and equipment utilization.
• Knowledge of logistics coordination, procurement processes, and material movement activities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.