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Quest Global

Engineering services, digital transformation, asset management

Power Plant DCS Software Design Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated
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Bachelor's
Kobe, Hyogo, Japan+1 moreMore locations: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Electrical EngineeringControls & Automation Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Deep understanding of power plant owner requirements, including plant layout and monitoring and control requirements for generators, gas turbines, steam turbines, boilers, heat recovery steam generators, balance of plant, and auxiliaries, including open-loop and closed-loop controls and protection interlocks.
  • Ability to understand and interpret P&IDs, plant layouts, control system architecture, Functional Design Specifications, control philosophies and narratives, and Cause & Effect matrices and diagrams.
  • Well-versed in DCS I/O databases, Alarm & Event configuration, using HMI builders to create and link screens, and control and interlock logic programming using Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagrams, Structured Text, and Sequential Function Charting.
  • Experience and good understanding of IEC 61131-based programming. Knowledge of Problem Oriented Language is a plus.
  • Knowledge of network and cybersecurity configurations.
  • Knowledge of applicable international standards, including IEC 61850, IEC 60870, and DNP3.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in design and detailed engineering of one or more established DCS platforms used in power plants, such as Diasys Netamation, MELSEP, HIACS, TOSMAP, SPPA T3000, Mark VIe, Symphony Plus, 800xA, Emerson, Honeywell, or Centum.
  • Very good understanding of control schemes and functionalities of controllers used for monitoring and control of generators, gas turbines, steam turbines, boilers, heat recovery steam generators, balance of plant, and auxiliaries, including open-loop and closed-loop controls and protection interlocks.
  • Hands-on experience designing and developing system configuration, control logic configuration, HMI building, testing, and SWAT.
  • Experience designing operator interfaces, including HMI mimic screens, overview displays, trends, event displays, and diagnostic screens.
  • Experience with alarm and event management, including configuring alarm databases, alarm rationalization, implementing alarm priorities and operator guidance, and developing event logging and reporting functions.
  • Experience with system integration and testing, including software integration testing, Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience preparing Functional Design Specifications, Software Design Specifications, Cause & Effect documents, logic narratives, HMI design documents, and Factory Acceptance Test procedures.
  • Proficiency in DCS, PLC, and SCADA engineering tools.
  • 10+ years in control system application engineering for power plants, including a minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience in DCS software engineering.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering, or equivalent.
Responsibilities
  • Design power plant monitoring and control systems, including DCS, SCADA, PLC, and special function controllers, and related control devices and subsystems used for data acquisition, automatic process control, safety and reliability, and operator stations and interfaces.
  • Design the entire control system software, including system configuration, control logic implementation, HMI development, and Alarm & Event Management, in collaboration with related technical departments.
  • Prepare system software configuration documentation and review vendor documentation and technical submittals.
  • Design, develop, and implement control logic, sequence logic, interlock and protection logic, start/stop sequences, and automatic control functions.
  • Guide and support teams in detailed engineering, system configuration, testing (SWAT and FAT), commissioning, and Site Acceptance Testing.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Problem Oriented Language.
  • Experience with MELGEAR and MELSEP.

About the company

QuEST Global provides engineering and lifecycle services for aerospace, automotive, energy, healthcare, and transportation, focusing on digital transformation and asset management. It helps clients design, develop, and maintain products and systems using edge computing, cloud, AI/ML, and industrial IoT, typically through long-term partnerships and project-based work. It differentiates itself with a global delivery model and broad industry reach, plus a stated commitment to sustained partnerships and workplace culture. Its goal is to improve operational efficiency and drive business growth by transforming engineering processes and assets with data-driven digital tools.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$581M

Headquarters

Greenville, South Carolina

Founded

1997

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What believers are saying

  • February 2026 Hillhouse minority investment validates Quest Global's $4.5 billion valuation.
  • August 2026 Babcock awarded Quest Global a five-year engineering framework, extending predictable revenue.
  • April 2026 BITSILICA acquisition and January 2026 Bergman hire deepen semiconductor growth momentum.

What critics are saying

  • May 2026 Quest Software sued Quest Global in California over trademark infringement.
  • Quest Global keeps buying capability; BITSILICA integration failure would stall the 2026 semiconductor strategy.
  • Services revenue remains customer-dependent; Babcock or bp delay decisions, crushing utilization in 2026.

What makes Quest Global unique

  • Quest Global bundles engineering, validation, and lifecycle services across aerospace, energy, and semiconductors.
  • June 2026 Neprion packages AI wearables validation into a single-partner launch-readiness offering.
  • October 2025 Babcock expansion shows Quest Global wins multi-year, high-trust critical-infrastructure work.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Professional Development Budget

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PR Newswire
Jun 15th, 2026
Quest Global launches Neprion to accelerate AI smart wearables in $50.9B AR/VR market

Quest Global has launched Neprion, a framework-led engineering service offering designed to accelerate product validation and launch readiness for AI-enabled smart wearables, including AR smart glasses. The service helps OEMs, retailers and fashion brands ensure reliability, interoperability and safety compliance. The platform addresses growing complexity in the AI, AR and XR wearables ecosystem by providing structured validation across hardware, embedded software, connectivity and AI-enabled experiences. With the global AR and VR market projected to generate $50.9 billion in revenues in 2026, Neprion is already supporting customers across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Quest Global, an independent engineering services company operating in over 20 countries with 23,000 employees, aims to help organisations compress time-to-market whilst maintaining quality controls and compliance readiness.

Express Computer
Apr 7th, 2026
Quest Global acquires BITSILICA

Quest Global has announced the acquisition of BITSILICA, an India-based semiconductor design services firm, in a move aimed at strengthening its semiconductor portfolio and accelerating its full-stack engineering strategy. The […]

Outsource Accelerator
Mar 20th, 2026
Hillhouse invests in Quest Global to accelerate engineering growth

Quest Global, a global outsourced engineering services provider, has secured a minority investment from Hillhouse Investment through a combination of primary capital infusion and share purchases from existing stakeholders. The transaction involves funds managed by Hillhouse Investment Management. The Singapore-based company, which employs over 21,500 people across 93 global delivery centres in 18 countries, will use the capital to advance strategic priorities and enhance its engineering capabilities for major original equipment manufacturers worldwide. Quest Global specialises in aerospace, automotive, energy and semiconductor sectors. CEO Ajit Prabhu said the investment validates the company's differentiated value proposition and growth strategy. Hillhouse's Sean Carney cited Quest Global's domain expertise and long-term customer relationships as key investment factors. Jefferies served as exclusive financial adviser.

Outlook Business
Feb 10th, 2026
Hillhouse acquires 5% stake in Quest Global at $4.5B valuation, edging out Temasek

Hillhouse is acquiring a 5% stake in Quest Global at a $4.5 billion valuation, outbidding Temasek in a pre-IPO round. The deal represents a significant jump from Quest Global's previous $1.8 billion valuation when Carlyle Group acquired a stake in 2023. Temasek had also been planning to purchase approximately 5% of the engineering services company. The transaction marks substantial growth for Quest Global, with its valuation increasing 150% in roughly two years.

Start-Up.ro
Jan 29th, 2026
AROBS acquires Quest Global Romania in all-stock deal with one-year lock-up

Romanian tech group AROBS is acquiring Quest Global Romania from Craiova in an all-stock transaction, marking the company's first acquisition paid entirely through share issuance. The newly issued shares will be subject to a one-year lock-up period. Quest Global Romania, headquartered in Craiova, employs approximately 110 specialists and provides software development, testing, embedded solutions and IT consulting services across sectors including semiconductors, healthcare and automotive. The company is part of Singapore-based Quest Global, which operates in 18 countries with over 22,000 employees. The acquisition strengthens AROBS's engineering capabilities and international presence. Quest Global Romania's management will continue under Ana-Maria Vasilescu's leadership. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of the year.