Working on both small and large projects and bid proposals, the Automation Engineer is responsible for the execution of automation systems, or parts thereof.
Responsibilities
* Develop an automation solution that meets the requirements of the proposal or project.
* Ensure design and execution outputs are delivered in line with the time schedule and quality requirements.
* Provide technical support regarding automation design aspects throughout project and bid lifecycles.
* Undertake other technical tasks as required (site surveys, feasibility studies, support to sales, etc.).
* Provide aftermarket support for customers, including participation in 24/7 support up to 1 week per month (possible travel).
* Undertake automation engineering design and execution tasks on projects or proposals, including safety & environment, ensuring solutions are safe, e‑stop, isolation & maintenance considerations, compliance with local legislation and regulations such as the EU Machinery Directive.
* Participate in relevant reviews (Design Reviews, Risk Assessments), ensuring resultant actions are completed.
* Generate automation solutions and define and implement their characteristics:
o Automation architecture diagrams
o Hardware and software selection and specification
o Control philosophy
o Software structure
o Functional design descriptions (e.g. FDS, DDS)
* Include design and configuration of HMI and SCADA applications; interface with MIS/MES, ERP systems, and other signal exchange interfaces.
* Adhere to SPX Flow procedures and employ applicable tools and design standards during development.
* Complete design calculations to support automation design and equipment selection.
* Undertake software simulation, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Customer Acceptance Testing (CAT).
* Ensure tasks are completed in accordance with the project schedule, required quality, and within the allocated budget.
* Own solution functionality, ensuring compliance with legislation, customer contractual requirements, SPX references, standards, and best practices.
* Ensure design outputs are complete, consistent, and documented (FDS, DDS, SFC, etc.) and maintain S88‑based software structures.
* Consider economic factors to deliver the overall project on budget.
* Communicate & teamwork: Undertake technical discussions with customers and suppliers; attend relevant meetings (launch, progress, design reviews); support other disciplines to achieve deliverables; support installation and commissioning teams; assist with hand‑over of records to aftermarket team.
* Document and maintain design information, user manuals, spares lists, and technical files in accordance with EU Machinery Directive.
* Provide additional sales support and proposals tasks: attend pre‑contact customer meetings, undertake feasibility studies, review technical aspects of quotations.
* Be proactive, innovative, and maintain high standards of personal integrity.
Qualifications & Skills
* Degree-level qualification in an 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).
* Experience working within, and leading, a technically oriented team.
* Good level of competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience with Studio5000 (Rockwell), Siemens SimaticNET, TIA Portal, and Wonderware InTouch.
* Experience with SAP beneficial.
* Excellent communication skills; fluent English (spoken and written). Additional languages an advantage.
* Good analytical/problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, initiative, and ability to work independently.
* Experience with C++, C#, Visual Studio, SQL Server (advantages).
* Ability to work on multiple tasks within a matrix environment, build relationships with colleagues across functions and geographically diverse sites.
* Ethics and integrity, meeting high performance standards in a team.
* Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs; occasional lifting of 10 lbs; good vision, including close focus.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements describe general nature and level of work. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
SPX Flow employees are expected to behave in accordance with company values, maintain quality, and prevent nonconformities.
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