Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• General Role
  
  Purpose:
  
  Support implementation of automation engineering for projects from contract signature through completion. Deliver projects on time, with high quality, 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, possible extension into APAC.
• Operational Responsibilities – Automation Engineering Execution:
  Ensure 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, evaluating safety during commissioning. Comply with regulatory and GEA safety requirements.
• Project Productivity & Innovation:
  Contribute to improvements in project productivity tools, methods, and engineering innovation, automation/electrical domain enhancements. Promote skills and ideas sharing across teams. Report progress to Automation Project Leader.

• 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, industrial electricity. Hands‑on experience with PLC and HMI programming (Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell, Wonderware, Factory Talk, Ignition). Familiarity with industry standards S88, S95, S101. Sound understanding of hygienic design principles and QHSE standards.
• Soft Skills &
  
  Core Competencies:
  
  Strong written and verbal communication. Critical thinking, structured problem‑solving. High professional ethics, compliance awareness, integrity. Stress tolerance, ability to perform under pressure. Results‑oriented mindset. Autonomous working style with proactive decision‑making. Ability to work cross‑functionally. Strong customer orientation.
• 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.