Cluj – Process Automation Engineer

We’re hiring a self-motivated Process Automation Engineer in our Cluj-Napoca Office. The successful candidate will work directly with clients, vendors and Lead Engineers to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. He or she will coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible. We are looking for a creative and dedicated individual who will fit with our collaborative culture.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing the project specifications to define optimal solution for process control requirements
• Create and define instrument list, IO list, safety matrix
• Propose technical solutions for integrated control systems, industrial network architecture and layout, interfaces between process industrial equipment and DCS/Central Control Room
• Understand client requirements for process control and automation, Graphical User Interface/communication interface, networking and create specifications based on these requirements
• Investigate customer requirements and recommend options and optimal technical solutions for implementation
• Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software to perform design engineering tasks
• Produce technical as built drawings
• Preparing project documentation
• Compile data and write reports on existing and potential engineering studies and projects
• Conducting site surveys to identify process control system optimization
• Estimating project costs and time frames
• Ensure conformity of electrical equipment, systems and installation to process specific rules (e.g. Food Safety, ATEX Directive)
• Ensure all project deliverables are met within client requirement and according to design and specifications
• Liaise with contractors on installation schedule, adjust and communicate milestone dates, close follow-up and oversight – Propose technical solutions for installation problems, discuss in meetings and obtain approvals from the client on implementation, liaise with the client on resolving contractual problems
• Permanent follow-up on project site installation, progress tracking and reporting to the client
• Ensure budget and on-time delivery of process automation systems and subsystems by keeping close relationship with contractors, organizing meetings with vendors for clarifying interfaces, installations problems, progress tracking, resource allocation and administration
• Commissioning projects, designing and conducting tests, qualifying the final system
• Recording, analyzing and interpreting test data.
• Proposing modifications and retesting systems.
• Providing support in troubleshooting of manufacturing processing, packaging and material handling equipment.
• Developing and implementing individual improvement projects, to improve performance, quality or cost effectiveness
• Liaising with the internal design team / third parties design teams

Requirements:

• Advanced Diploma of Engineering or equivalent (Automation/Robotics / Electrical preferred)
• Electrical Design Software knowledge: EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical
• Strong knowledge of the electrotechnical concepts
• Excellent knowledge of Process Automation Engineering
• Knowledge of process control industry norms and standards
• Programming and configuring Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Configuring and designing HMI/OIT systems
• Familiar with Industry Standards
• Familiar with Vision Systems
• Familiar with various Motion Controllers/Actuators
• Experience with VSD controllers, soft-starters
• Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues
• Strong interpersonal and decision taking skills
• Analytical skills and result-oriented
• Experience with multidisciplinary coordination
• Experience with process automation and control
• Proficient in the use of 2D and 3D CAD systems
• Good English speaking and writing skills
• Minimum 3 years in a similar position
• Site experience in an Electrical/Process Automation Engineer role
• Experience with another international project management company advantageous