Instrumentation & Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Project Initiation & Strategic Planning
• Conceptualization: Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, resource allocation, and budget estimates.
• Feasibility & ROI: Conduct site assessments and gap analyses to replace legacy systems (e.g., Honeywell TDC, Foxboro I/A), developing business cases with clear ROI and risk profiles.
• Engineering & Technical Oversight
• System Design: Lead the development of system architectures, integrating SCADA, PLCs, and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) while ensuring compliance with SIL and environmental standards.
• Platform Selection: Evaluate and select DCS platforms (e.g., Emerson DeltaV, Siemens PCS 7, Yokogawa) based on scalability and cybersecurity requirements (IEC 62443).
• Execution, Installation & Testing
• Procurement: Manage vendor evaluations, RFPs, and contract negotiations to ensure cost control and supply chain resilience.
• On-Site Integration: Supervise hardware/software installation using phased cutovers or "hot swaps" to minimize disruption to ongoing plant operations.
• Validation: Oversee rigorous testing protocols, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Commissioning, Hypercare & Closure
• Start-up: Manage loop tuning, alarm management, and operator training to ensure a safe transition to live operations.
• Optimization: Provide post-go-live "Hypercare," monitoring KPIs and fine-tuning system performance for long-term reliability.
• Decommissioning: Oversee the safe removal of legacy assets and data archiving in compliance with regulatory frameworks (API, OSHA, EPA).
• Leadership & Governance
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for senior management, clients, and regulatory bodies.
• Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, technicians, and contractors, fostering a culture of safety and collaboration.
• Compliance: Ensure all activities adhere to industry standards (ISA, IEC, API) and internal quality assurance protocols.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: 5 - 10 years of hands-on experience in instrumentation and automation, specifically within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Project Management: Proven track record of managing technical projects. You should be comfortable with Gantt charts, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills in English (both written and verbal), and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel occasionally between the three client plant locations to provide on-site supervision and support.

Preferred Attributes

• Certification: A recognized Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or IPMA) is highly desirable.
• Technical Stack: Experience with major platforms such as Siemens TIA Portal, Emerson DeltaV, or Rockwell Automation.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with ATEX/Ex-proof requirements and functional safety.

What We Offer

• A modern, collaborative work environment in an international company
• Exciting and diverse projects with long-term prospects
• Attractive work-life balance options & individual development opportunities

Contact

To apply, please send your availability and salary expectations to: careers.usa@neilsoft.com