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Senior Automation Engineer (65804) bei SPX Flow

SPX Flow · Crawley, Vereinigtes Königreich · Onsite

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Career Opportunities: Senior Automation Engineer (65804)

Requisition ID 65804 - Posted  - EMEA - United Kingdom - West Sussex - Crawley - Engineering (ENGNRG)

 

JOB SUMMARY

Working on both projects small and large and bid proposals, the Automation Engineer is responsible for the execution of automation systems, or parts thereof. The Automation Engineer is responsible for.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Developing an automation solution which meets the requirements of the proposal or project.

Ensuring design and execution outputs are delivered in line with the time schedule and quality

requirements.


Providing technical support regarding automation design aspects throughout project and bid lifecycles.

Undertaking other technical tasks as required (e.g. site surveys, feasibility studies, support to sales, etc).

Providing aftermarket support for customers with participation in 24/7 support up to 1 week per month

(possible travel).


Additional Language skills preferable.

The Automation Engineer’s duties include, but are not limited to the following:

o
Undertake automation engineering design and execution tasks on projects or proposals, including:

Safety & Environment

Ensuring that automation solutions are safe

Ensuring that e-stop, isolation & maintenance aspects of solutions have been considered

appropriately


Participating in relevant reviews, as defined in SPX Flow procedures and, additionally,

customer contracts, and ensuring that her/his resultant actions have been completed.

(Example reviews include: Design Reviews, Risk Assessments)


Ensuring compliance with local legislation and regulations (for the locality of the

plant/process) which apply to engineering design (e.g. EU Machinery Directive)


Acting in a safe fashion, particularly when operating outside of the known office

environment (e.g. on customer and supplier sites)


o
Automation Design & Execution Tasks

Generating automation solutions and defining and implementing their characteristics by

means of (for example):


Automation architecture diagrams

Hardware and software selection and specification

Control philosophy

Software structure

Functional design descriptions (e.g. FDS)

Job Description:

Detailed design specifications (e.g. DDS)

PLC software code (e.g. device logic, equipment modules, control modules, etc)

Network and comms configuration

Design and configuration of HMI applications

Design and configuration of SCADA applications

Interface with SCADA systems, I/O servers, etc

Interface with MIS/MES systems and databases, where applicable

Interface with ERP systems, where applicable

Signal exchange / interfaces with other systems

Adhering to SPX Flow procedures, and utilising applicable tools and design standards,

during the development of automation solutions


Completing design calculations (e.g. estimating number of tags) to support automation

design and equipment selection


Undertaking software simulation / Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Customer

Acceptance Testing (CAT)


Ensuring that tasks are completed in accordance with the project schedule, to the required

quality and within the allocated budget.


Solution Ownership

Ensuring that the solution, for which they are responsible, is functional, and is executed in

line with:


Applicable legislation and regulation

Customer contractual requirements (or, in case of proposal, RFQ/URS

requirements)


SPX references, standards and best practices, where applicable

Ensuring that design output is complete and of a consistent standard. Examples

include ensuring that:


o
Documentation (e.g. FDS, DDS, SFC) utilises common standards across

the project/proposal and that it is delivered to a consistent level in terms of

content and quality


o
Ensuring that S88 based software structures are maintained and applied

consistently across an installation


o
Ensuring all scope elements/sub-systems for which they are responsible

integrate coherently 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 & Team Working

Undertaking technical discussions with customers and suppliers

Attending relevant project or proposal meetings e.g.:

Launch / kick-off meetings

Progress reviews

Design reviews

Communicating information to stakeholders in a timely fashion

Supporting other disciplines, during the design phase, to achieve project or proposal

deliverables e.g.


Supply Chain (e.g. initial specification, review of supplier quotes, purchase requisitions,

etc)


Process design (e.g. liaising re functional requirements)

Electrical design (e.g. sharing I/O lists to allow allocation to panel, agreeing tagging and

addressing standard)


Supporting Installation & Commissioning team during the site execution phase e.g.:

communicating design intent
Job Description:

assisting with planning of commissioning activities

undertaking automation commissioning

owning resolution of automation snags

Assisting with hand-over of records (e.g. source files) to aftermarket team

Documentation

Ensuring that all design information is captured, stored and maintained, in the allocated

location, in a structured and accessible fashion


Preparing user manuals

Compiling operating & maintenance manuals, including preparation of spares lists

Assisting in compilation of technical files, or equivalent, as defined by relevant legislation

(e.g. EU Machinery Directive)


Additional Sales Support & Proposals Tasks

Attending pre-contact customer meetings to provide technical support to the sales team

Undertaking pre-contract studies (e.g. feasibility, site surveys)

Reviewing technical aspects of quotation text

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES


Excellent communication skills;


Fluent English both spoken and written

Additional languages an advantage

Good communication skills

Ability to work on multiple tasks, within a matrix environment

Ability and willingness to work and build relationships with colleagues across multiple functions and geographically

diverse sites


Good analytical/problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Good initiative and ability to work independently.

The ability to meet high performance standards in a team whilst maintaining ethics and integrity.

Experience with Studio5000 from Rockwell

Experience with Siemens SimaticNET and TIA Portal

Must be proficient with Wonderware InTouch

Must have experience with Microsoft Office Product, Particularly Excel.

C++, C#, Visual Studio an advantage

SQL Server Experience an advantage

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


Required:


Degree level qualification in appropriate engineering discipline (e.g. Electrical)


Automation execution experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical and/or other hygienic industries


Understanding of control requirements for common hygienic processes (e.g. pasteurization, CIP) beneficial


Experience of working within, and leading, a technically oriented team


Good level of competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)


Knowledge and experience of Siemens and AB Rockwell programming environments (e.g. S7, TIA Portal, Control Logix)


Experience of Wonderware SCADA and associated products (e.g. InTouch) beneficial


SAP experience beneficial

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORKING CONDITIONS & DISCLAIMER


Physical demands will include the capability of moving and lifting 40 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable


individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities; you will be

expected to perform other duties as assigned.


SPXFLOW is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national


origin, gender, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law


Flexibility

PHYSICAL DEMANDS


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the e ssential

functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; an d talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific

vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.


WORKING CONDITIONS


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential

functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Working conditions are normal for an office and or client-side workshop or warehousing facility. The noise level in the work environment

is moderately quiet, however local and client sites can be unpredictable and associated safety equipment should be worn accordingly.


Communication: Obtains consensus and collaboration across geographies and different functions; communicates well with all levels of


management and staff; establishes productive relationships with end users; treats all individuals with fairness and respect; demonstrates

sensitivity for cultural and gender differences; inspires others; maintains high standards of personal integrity

Drive for results: Proactively gets things done; balances "analysis" with "doing"; commits to achieving organizational goals

Teamwork: Collaborates with the master data team and global end users; acknowledges others' contributions; works effectively with

individuals of different cultures and genders; seeks help as needed; resolves differences across organizational and geographic

boundaries; demonstrates the ability to work cross-functionally


Learning and knowledge sharing: Generates and shares new ideas; challenges status quo; builds partnerships with end users to increase


organizational master data competency

Analytical thinking and decisive judgment: Analyzes issues and problems systematically; gathers broad and balanced input on issues;

draws sound, well-supported conclusions and translates those into timely decisions and actions
Job Description:

Creativity: Develops and implements innovative and industry leading concepts in all facets of work; translates transformational ideas into


action plans; continuously seeks to improve all processes


DISCLAIMER


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this


classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so

classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


SPX FLOW VALUES


SPX Flow employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values as outlined below.


QUALITY


Quality encompasses all aspects of SPX’s business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any

nonconformity relating to product, process, and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such

nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

JOB SUMMARY

Working on both projects small and large and bid proposals, the Automation Engineer is responsible for the execution of automation systems, or parts thereof. The Automation Engineer is responsible for.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Developing an automation solution which meets the requirements of the proposal or project.

Ensuring design and execution outputs are delivered in line with the time schedule and quality

requirements.


Providing technical support regarding automation design aspects throughout project and bid lifecycles.

Undertaking other technical tasks as required (e.g. site surveys, feasibility studies, support to sales, etc).

Providing aftermarket support for customers with participation in 24/7 support up to 1 week per month

(possible travel).


Additional Language skills preferable.

The Automation Engineer’s duties include, but are not limited to the following:

o
Undertake automation engineering design and execution tasks on projects or proposals, including:

Safety & Environment

Ensuring that automation solutions are safe

Ensuring that e-stop, isolation & maintenance aspects of solutions have been considered

appropriately


Participating in relevant reviews, as defined in SPX Flow procedures and, additionally,

customer contracts, and ensuring that her/his resultant actions have been completed.

(Example reviews include: Design Reviews, Risk Assessments)


Ensuring compliance with local legislation and regulations (for the locality of the

plant/process) which apply to engineering design (e.g. EU Machinery Directive)


Acting in a safe fashion, particularly when operating outside of the known office

environment (e.g. on customer and supplier sites)


o
Automation Design & Execution Tasks

Generating automation solutions and defining and implementing their characteristics by

means of (for example):


Automation architecture diagrams

Hardware and software selection and specification

Control philosophy

Software structure

Functional design descriptions (e.g. FDS)

Job Description:

Detailed design specifications (e.g. DDS)

PLC software code (e.g. device logic, equipment modules, control modules, etc)

Network and comms configuration

Design and configuration of HMI applications

Design and configuration of SCADA applications

Interface with SCADA systems, I/O servers, etc

Interface with MIS/MES systems and databases, where applicable

Interface with ERP systems, where applicable

Signal exchange / interfaces with other systems

Adhering to SPX Flow procedures, and utilising applicable tools and design standards,

during the development of automation solutions


Completing design calculations (e.g. estimating number of tags) to support automation

design and equipment selection


Undertaking software simulation / Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Customer

Acceptance Testing (CAT)


Ensuring that tasks are completed in accordance with the project schedule, to the required

quality and within the allocated budget.


Solution Ownership

Ensuring that the solution, for which they are responsible, is functional, and is executed in

line with:


Applicable legislation and regulation

Customer contractual requirements (or, in case of proposal, RFQ/URS

requirements)


SPX references, standards and best practices, where applicable

Ensuring that design output is complete and of a consistent standard. Examples

include ensuring that:


o
Documentation (e.g. FDS, DDS, SFC) utilises common standards across

the project/proposal and that it is delivered to a consistent level in terms of

content and quality


o
Ensuring that S88 based software structures are maintained and applied

consistently across an installation


o
Ensuring all scope elements/sub-systems for which they are responsible

integrate coherently 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 & Team Working

Undertaking technical discussions with customers and suppliers

Attending relevant project or proposal meetings e.g.:

Launch / kick-off meetings

Progress reviews

Design reviews

Communicating information to stakeholders in a timely fashion

Supporting other disciplines, during the design phase, to achieve project or proposal

deliverables e.g.


Supply Chain (e.g. initial specification, review of supplier quotes, purchase requisitions,

etc)


Process design (e.g. liaising re functional requirements)

Electrical design (e.g. sharing I/O lists to allow allocation to panel, agreeing tagging and

addressing standard)


Supporting Installation & Commissioning team during the site execution phase e.g.:

communicating design intent
Job Description:

assisting with planning of commissioning activities

undertaking automation commissioning

owning resolution of automation snags

Assisting with hand-over of records (e.g. source files) to aftermarket team

Documentation

Ensuring that all design information is captured, stored and maintained, in the allocated

location, in a structured and accessible fashion


Preparing user manuals

Compiling operating & maintenance manuals, including preparation of spares lists

Assisting in compilation of technical files, or equivalent, as defined by relevant legislation

(e.g. EU Machinery Directive)


Additional Sales Support & Proposals Tasks

Attending pre-contact customer meetings to provide technical support to the sales team

Undertaking pre-contract studies (e.g. feasibility, site surveys)

Reviewing technical aspects of quotation text

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES


Excellent communication skills;


Fluent English both spoken and written

Additional languages an advantage

Good communication skills

Ability to work on multiple tasks, within a matrix environment

Ability and willingness to work and build relationships with colleagues across multiple functions and geographically

diverse sites


Good analytical/problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Good initiative and ability to work independently.

The ability to meet high performance standards in a team whilst maintaining ethics and integrity.

Experience with Studio5000 from Rockwell

Experience with Siemens SimaticNET and TIA Portal

Must be proficient with Wonderware InTouch

Must have experience with Microsoft Office Product, Particularly Excel.

C++, C#, Visual Studio an advantage

SQL Server Experience an advantage

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


Required:


Degree level qualification in appropriate engineering discipline (e.g. Electrical)


Automation execution experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical and/or other hygienic industries


Understanding of control requirements for common hygienic processes (e.g. pasteurization, CIP) beneficial


Experience of working within, and leading, a technically oriented team


Good level of competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)


Knowledge and experience of Siemens and AB Rockwell programming environments (e.g. S7, TIA Portal, Control Logix)


Experience of Wonderware SCADA and associated products (e.g. InTouch) beneficial


SAP experience beneficial

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORKING CONDITIONS & DISCLAIMER


Physical demands will include the capability of moving and lifting 40 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable


individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities; you will be

expected to perform other duties as assigned.

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