Junior Automation Engineer (Systems)

SPX FLOW, Inc.

Website: spxflow.com
Job details:
Job Summary

We are inviting applications from dynamic and passionate engineering graduates to join our Electrical, instrumentation & automation Team. The role offers hands-on exposure to Industrial electrical systems, Instrumentation & advance automation technologies in a real -time plant / project environment while working on both projects and bid proposals,

In general, he/she will work as part of a team and will collaborate closely with other team members and functional disciplines to ensure successful delivery of the project or bid scope.

What You Will Learn & DO

Electrical & instrumentation: Design & Execution Tasks

• Learn EIA and defining and implementing their characteristics by means of (for example):

• Electrical architecture diagrams
• Electrical hardware selection and specification
• Network and comms configuration
• Signal exchange / interfaces with other systems
• Item numeration
• Development of tenders for subcontractors
• Study of subcontractor’s quotations according to budgets
• Work on electrical system such as MCC, PCC and VFD panels
• Assist in installation and calibration of field instruments (like FLOW, Pressure, Temp etc,)
• Support commissioning and automation projects on site.
• Participate in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
• Learn industrial safety standards and best engineering practices.
• Final choice of the subcontractor
• Cabinets electrical tests (at the subcontractor’s, in Local)
• Following up the field wiring on site

• Adhering to SPX Flow procedures, and utilising applicable tools and design standards, during the development of electrical solutions
• Completing design calculations (e.g. estimating number of tags) to support electrical design and equipment selection
• Hardware simulation / Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Customer Acceptance Testing (CAT)

• Automation Design
• Learn automation solutions and defining and implementing their characteristics by means of (for example):
• Gain practical exposure to PLC & SCADA system.
• Automation architecture diagrams
• Hardware and software selection and specification
• Control philosophy
• Software structure
• Functional design descriptions (e.g. FDS)
• Detailed design specifications (e.g. DDS)
• PLC software code (e.g. device logic, equipment modules, control modules, etc)
• Network and comms configuration
• Design and configuration of HMI applications
• Design and configuration of SCADA applications
• Interface with SCADA systems, I/O servers, etc
• Interface with MIS/MES systems and databases, where applicable
• Interface with ERP systems, where applicable
• Signal exchange / interfaces with other systems
• Adhering to SPX Flow procedures, and utilising applicable tools and design standards, during the development of automation solutions
• Completing design calculations (e.g. estimating number of tags) to support automation design and equipment selection
• software simulation / Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Customer Acceptance Testing (CAT)
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Fluent English – both spoken and written
• Additional language(s) an advantage
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple tasks, within a matrix environment
• Ability and willingness to work and build relationships with colleagues across multiple functions and geographically diverse sites
• Good analytical/problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• The ability to meet high performance standards in a team whilst maintaining ethics and integrity
• Must have experience with Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD
• Basic coding knowledge with Siemens/ Rockwell PLC systems an advantage
• C++, C#, Visual Studio an advantage
  
  

Education And Experience

• Degree level qualification in appropriate engineering discipline (e.g. Electrical/Instrumentation /Electronics communication)
• Good level of competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Batch: Current Year / Recent Graduates
• Strong academic record.
  
  

What SPXFLOW Offer

• Structured Training program
• Hands-on industrial exposure (F&B Sector)
• Mentorship from experienced engineers & Team leads
• Career growth opportunities in Electrical, Automation & control systems.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

In general, this is an office-based job with a considerable amount of time spent at a computer. Ability to travel to other SPX locations and customer sites is a requirement. On some occasions, extended working away from the office may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to travel locally to approximately 30 % of the time.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Click on Apply to know more.