Automation Engineer -1

Responsibilities / Tasks

1. General Role Purpose

• Support implementation of automation engineering for projects from contract signature through completion.

• Deliver projects on time, on quality, and within budget while ensuring high customer satisfaction.

• Handle 2–8 projects per year.

• Follow established project methodologies and ensure compliance throughout execution.

• Expected travel and commissioning: ~45%.

• Projects mainly in SEA, with possible extension into APAC.

• Work primarily within a project team, coordinated with Lead/Senior Engineers and other project engineers.

2. Operational Responsibilities

Automation Engineering Execution

• Ensure automation engineering compliance with: Customer specifications Functional analysis GEA norms Automation standards

• Develop and maintain functional analyses.

• Produce engineering documentation following GEA procedures.

Procurement & Vendor Engagement

• Liaise with external suppliers for material procurement.

• Supervise electrical panel assembly and FAT.

Testing & Commissioning

• Execute IO tests, including basic electrical measurements and system checks.

• Continuously evaluate safety during commissioning.

• Comply with regulatory and GEA safety requirements at all times.

Project Productivity & Innovation

• Contribute to improvements in: Project productivity Tools, methods, and engineering innovation Automation and/or electrical domain enhancements

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

• Promote skills and ideas sharing across teams.

• Report regularly on automation and site assembly task progress to the Automation Project Leader.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering.

Technical Skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge.
• Expertise in automation, control systems, pneumatics, and industrial electricity.
• Hands-on experience with:• PLC Programming: Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell
• HMI Programming: Siemens, Schneider, Wonderware, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Ignition

• Familiarity with industry standards such as S88, S95, and S101.
• Sound understanding of hygienic design principles and QHSE standards in industrial environments.
• High level of technical awareness across integrated engineering systems.

Soft Skills & Core Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and structured problem-solving ability.
• High level of professional ethics, compliance awareness, and integrity.
• Stress tolerance and ability to perform under pressure.
• Results-oriented mindset with strong accountability.
• Autonomous working style with proactive decision-making.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional and multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong customer orientation and relationship-building capability.

Tools & Language

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer/Internet applications.
• English: Professional working proficiency.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel as required by project and operational needs.

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