Job Description
We are currently seeking an Automation Project Engineer (m / f / d) for our multipurpose production site in Muttenz , wo engineer is responsible for planning and coordinating automation resources within a Capex project team organization. This person is also ensuring the link with the site engineering team, and the alignment with technical standards and production / customer requirements.
This includes :
- Leading a part of one or more engineering capital projects; this could be a technical responsibility across a whole project or a cross-functional responsibility for a part or phase of a project, thus ensuring the timely implementation of new or improved assets consistent with business requirements and within cost and safety parameters set by a project manager.
- Managing one or more minor engineering capital projects for automation infrastructure projects
- Providing automation technical leadership for projects
Accountabilities
Working with a project manager to shape project scope. This often requires holding ambiguity before a project scope is being finalized in a Terms of ReferenceEstimating, executing and tracking costs and physical progress to ensure project delivery meets challenging time constraints and within established cost and safety parametersCoordinating the external resources that form a project teamIdentifying, specifying and monitoring the implementation of appropriate standards for engineering for design, procurement and construction to ensure compliance with company policy, local regulations and assets that are fit for purposeProducing an engineering definition package, fully describing the technical, process and operational requirements of the asset to be built and subsequently developing a detailed design which meets project success criteriaOther technical accountabilities :
Planning of automation activities according project plan expectation milestones and scopeIdentifying and managing automation resources tasks planManaging daily an automation programmers' team. (Documenting, developing software, ensuring quality, solving issues, monitoring weekly progress, reviewing with Process & Production team)Supporting the project manager to update the global project plan, reviewing weekly progress, workload, priorities and reviewing the scope changesCreating Software Design Specification (SDS) for CM, ME and Phases according site standards, user requirements (Process & Production) and Process Risk Analysis outputs (PRA)Organizing and managing FAT activities (Planning, documenting readiness & quality, resourcing, listing to-dos, validating)Supporting commissioning team (Planning, troubleshooting, improving / optimizing, changing) and production team for Recipe creation. Managing handover to Site engineering team & Production teamBeing responsible for Software design, testing, FAT Software + Hardware and SATSupporting start-up of process control and safety systemQualifications
Technical degree in Automation EngineeringAt least 5 years of experience in industrial automation, preferably in the chemical / pharmaceutical industry and with support of DeltaV systems.Experience in building a new DeltaV Class Library : Unit, Phase, EQM, Control Module LevelSeveral years of experience with IEC 61131 (Programming languages for programmable controllers), IEC 61512 (Batch Management) and Control SystemKnowledge of fieldbus systems and industrial networks, including : Profibus, HART or Foundation Fieldbus. Interfaces with package unitsExperience in technical change documentation and risk analysisIn-depth knowledge of modern standards and current trends in process automationDocument change management of the Functional Specifications (FS) and Software design specificationStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities and structured working approachCapability to handle complex technical challenges in a goal-oriented mannerAdaptability to new situations and flexibilityHigh level of German and minimum conversational level of EnglishWillingness to work in a chemical production environmentAdditional Information
We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including :
We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environmentA superb working environment with an open culture and diverse workforce where new ideas are always welcomeThe opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees and gain scientific and technical excellenceLearning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training optionsYou will profit from a competitive pension fund plan, attractive bonus system, onsite doctor, fitness room, canteen, and other benefits (Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance…)Are you interested? Please send your complete application with CV, diploma, work certificates and cover letter (if applicable).
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