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Career Opportunities: Senior Automation Engineer (65804)
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)
▪ 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
▪ 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
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)
▪ 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
▪ 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.
