Senior Automation Software Engineer

• Engineering and execution of the Distributed Control System (DCS) and other Control Systems for Energy from Waste (EfW) and Renewable Gas (RG) plants
• Cable engineering for Energy from Waste (EfW) and Renewable Gas (RG) plants
• Preparation of the technical specifications for components and systems, technical evaluation of bids and joint selection of suppliers
• Responsible for timely ordering of his systems
• Supervision of suppliers throughout the whole project implementation phase (kick of meeting, project status meetings, review of supplier documentation, etc)
• Preparation and review of control system hardware design documents (cabinet layout drawings, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, termination drawings)
• Engineering and selection of field instruments (pressure, temperature, level, flow, analyzers, etc) for Energy from Waste (EfW) and Renewable Gas (RG) plants, including preparation of hook-up drawings
• Participation in Factory Acceptance Testing of different control systems
• Responsible for completeness of the CAE lists related to his products (signal exchange lists, I/O lists, etc)
• Supporting Engineering manager EIC in preparation and defending of claims
• Interface coordination and collaboration with other project team members and package unit suppliers
• Support of tendering and commissioning team
• Assist Manager in a development and implementation of a department strategy
• Support Manager in a development and documentation of efficient work processes, lesson learned and implementation of improvement practices in future projects
• Support other Automation Engineers in resolving DCS related technical matters
• Coaching and Training of entry level members and other Automation Engineers
• Reviewing technical specifications and RfQ documentation to ensure accuracy, conformance with codes and client specifications
• Participation in project risk assessments (HAZOP, SIL assessment, Cyber Security Risk Assessment)
• Lead design review meetings with customers and suppliers
• Willingness to travel approx. 10%

Requirements

• Several years of experience in engineering of Control Systems, preferably in power plant applications
• Good knowledge of various bus communication protocols (Profibus, Profinet, ModbusTCP, IEC104, OPC)
• Good knowledge of field instrumentation and measuring principles for pressure, temperature, level and flow
• Functional Safety Engineer certificate is an advantage
• Cyber Security Engineer certificate is an advantage
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach, ability to make decisions
• Ability to work under stress
• Fluency in English, German and other languages are an advantage
• Commissioning and operational experience is an advantage
• Experience with design of instruments and cables in ATEX environment is an advantage

Competence in working methods

• Good MS Office user knowledge
• Knowledge of CAE Tools (Comos, etc)
• High degree of understanding of quality assurance
• Knowledge of Electrical engineering tools (EPLAN, Siemens SIMARIS will be an advantage)
• Project Management knowledge is an advantage