Automation Engineer

Job description

Job Summary Working on both projects and bid proposals, the Automation Engineer is responsible for implementing automation systems, or parts of them. The Automation Engineer is responsible for: • Developing an automation solution that meets proposal or project requirements • Ensuring delivery of design and implementation deliverables in line with schedule and quality requirements • Providing technical support regarding automation design aspects throughout project and bid life cycles • Undertaking other technical tasks as required (e.g. site surveys, feasibility studies, sales support, etc.) • Providing after-sales support to customers with 24/7 support up to 1 week per month (possibility of travel) • Basic understanding of English - written and spoken - Additional languages are beneficial Generally, the Automation Engineer will work as part of a team and will collaborate closely with other team members and functional disciplines to ensure the successful delivery of the project or tender scope. Key Duties and Responsibilities The duties of an Automation Engineer include, but are not limited to, the following: Automation Engineer The primary role will be to undertake automation engineering design and implementation tasks on projects or proposals, including: • Safety and environmental • Ensuring that automation solutions are safe • Ensuring electronic downtime, isolation and maintenance aspects of the solutions have been appropriately considered. • Participate in relevant reviews, as specified in the the employer procedures, as well as customer contracts, and ensure that the resulting procedures are completed. (Examples of reviews include: design reviews, risk assessments) • Ensure compliance with local legislation and regulations (for plant/process location ) that apply to engineering design (e.g. EU Machinery Directive) • Acting in a safe manner, particularly when working outside a known office environment (e.g. at customer and supplier sites) • Automation design and implementation tasks • Creating, characterizing and implementing automation solutions by (for example): • Automation architecture diagrams • Hardware and software selection and specifications • Control philosophy • Software architecture • Functional design descriptions (e.g. FDS) • Detailed design specifications (e.g. DDS) • PLC program code (e.g. device logic, Equipment modules, controllers, etc.) • Network and communications configuration • Design and configure HMI applications • Design and configure SCADA applications • Interface with SCADA systems, I/O servers. • Interface with MIS/MES systems and databases, where applicable • Interface with ERP systems, where applicable • Signal exchange/interfaces with other systems • Adherence to the employer procedures, and use of established tools and design standards, while developing automation solutions • Completing design calculations (e.g. tag count estimation) to support the design Automation and Equipment Selection • Perform software simulation/Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Customer Acceptance Testing (CAT) • Ensure tasks are completed according to project schedule, at required quality and within allocated budget. • Ownership of the solution • Ensuring that the solution, for which they are responsible, is effective, and is implemented in line with: • Applicable legislation and regulations • Customer contractual requirements (or, in the case of a proposal, RFQ/URS requirements) • SPX references and standards Rha and best practices, where applicable • Ensure that design deliverables are complete and to consistent standards. Examples include ensuring that: • Documentation (e.g. FDS, DDS, SFC) uses common standards across the project/proposal and is delivered to a consistent level in terms of content and quality • Ensuring that S88-based software structures are maintained and applied consistently across the installation • Ensuring that all scope elements/subsystems for which they are responsible are cohesively integrated and that external interfaces are clearly understood and defined • Considering economic factors with a view to ensuring that the overall project is delivered on budget • Communication and teamwork • Conducting technical discussions with customers and suppliers • Attend relevant project or proposal meetings, for example: • Launch/‘kick-off’ meetings • Progress reviews • Design reviews • Communicate information to stakeholders in a timely manner • Support other disciplines, during the design phase, to achieve project or proposal deliverables e.g. • Supply chain (e.g. initial specifications, review of supplier quotations, purchase orders, etc.) • Process design (e.g. communication of functional requirements) • Electrical design (e.g. sharing of I/O lists to allow panel customization, approval of labeling and addressing standard) • Supporting the installation and commissioning team during the site implementation phase For example: • Communicating design intent • Assisting in planning commissioning activities • Performing automation runs • Owning the resolution of automation hurdles • Assisting in handing over logs (e.g. source files) to the after-sales team • The Document • Ensure that all design information is captured, stored and maintained, at the designated site, in an organized and accessible manner • Prepare user manuals • Compile operating and maintenance manuals, including preparation of spare parts lists • Assist in the compilation of technical files, or equivalent, as specified in relevant legislation (e.g. capacity feasibility, site surveys) • Review technical aspects of the quote text Lead Engineer On a particular project or proposal, the role of “Principal Engineer” may be allocated to an Automation Engineer. In this capacity, they will be expected to lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive design deliverables for the scope package for which they are responsible. • Establish and communicate consistent design standards and documentation for the project/proposal (e.g. build Project Equipment Catalog, prepare P&ID code sets, establish automatic HW standards, etc.) • Ensure required reviews and meetings (e.g. design reviews) are completed and team closes on resulting actions. • Ensure team compliance with the employer processes and procedures. Engineering Community Member As a member of the global engineering team, the Automation Engineer will be expected to actively participate in the broader technical community and provide peer support, including: • General technical support • Work Act as a 'subject matter expert' in areas where they have appropriate expertise and engage in knowledge sharing as required • Support other staff in areas where they do not have expertise • Provide general technical support outside of the specific projects/proposals for which they are responsible. Examples include: • Guiding conceptual design during the proposal phase • Technical review of quote text prior to bid submission • Participating in design reviews as an “outside” expert • Continuous improvement • Providing input into continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. tool development, standardization) • Documenting and communicating “lessons learned” • Participating in knowledge exchange initiatives (e.g. documenting best practices) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Proficiency in English - spoken and written • Advantage of additional language(s) • Good communication skills • Ability to work multi-tasking, within a multi-tasking environment Matrix • Ability and desire to work and build relationships with colleagues across multiple functions and geographically diverse locations • Good analytical/problem-solving skills and attention to detail • Good initiative and ability to work independently • Ability to meet high performance standards in a team while maintaining ethics and integrity • Must have experience with Studio5000 by Rockwell • Must have experience with Siemens SimaticNET and TIA Portal • Must be proficient in Wonderware InTouch • Must have experience with Microsoft Excel • Experience with systems the employer PLC Advantage • C++, C, Visual Studio Advantage Education and Experience • Degree level qualification in appropriate engineering discipline (eg electrical) • Experience implementing automation, preferably in food, beverage, pharmaceutical and/or other sanitary industries • Understanding of control requirements for common sanitary processes (e.g. pasteurization, CIP) advantageous • Experience working within and leading a technically oriented team • Full driving license a strong advantage • Good level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) • Knowledge and experience in Siemens and AB Rockwell programming environments (e.g. S7, TIA Portal, Contrologix) • Experience of Wonderware SCADA and associated products (e.g. InTouch) beneficial • SAP experience beneficial

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Electricity and energy
• Team Work
• Ability to build relationships
• Analytical Thinking

Skills