Control Systems - Technical Lead Engineer
FLSmidth
- Allentown, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepare, review, and approve design drawings & specifications for automation equipment, networks, etc.
- IO List Preparation and validation of design inputs and create pre-engineering documents.
- PLC Hardware Configuration & Programming.
- SCADA programming and HMI-MIMIC development.
- Conduct Factory/Site Acceptance Test (FAT/SAT).
- Ensure timely completion of project with quality and compliance with client requirements.
- Travel to customer and consultant offices (domestic and global) for project review meetings.
- Site visits (Domestic and Global) for commissioning support and system handover.
- May assist in development of design standards / knowledge base articles, specifications, and control system design procedures.
- Participate actively in team environment and contributes to successful completion of team goals.
- Attend client meetings and provide technical support to Project management
- Review work and progress reports of other project team members and conduct quality checks to ensure project deliverables timelines are met.
- Hardware engineering for new and Upgrade projects for Automation scope.
- Provide “systems and technology” support to engineering, commissioning and 24x7 Support teams. Evaluate new hardware, software, and technologies, conduct testing, and recommend.
- Do project scope review and make purchase specifications for ordering automation equipment.
- Provide expert guidance to Project team on Computer equipment, Virtualization, Networking, evaluation of newer hardware, and software technologies, provide replies to IT/OT queries from customers.
- Create, revise Licenses for FLS-Automation products and review/approve license costs allocation to projects.
- Configuration of OT systems equipment (Servers, Desktops, Engineering Workstations, Networks) as per latest industry practices and conduct system-integration testing.
- Assist group in conduct OT-Cybersecurity assessments and implementing OT-Cybersecurity portfolio offerings.
- Maintain and apply global standards and adhere to best practices and take value-engineering initiatives to help manage costs, quality checks, standardization, documentation, and compile knowledge-sharing articles.
- Handle systems warranty-support and troubleshooting and identifying software bugs / issues, conduct user scenario simulation and testing, conduct system performance checks, and provide product improvement feedback to development teams.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and IT/OT industry updates within Automation areas.
- Proficient in Engineering fundamentals.
- Proficient in understanding Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
- Experience in PLC/DCS Automation system design, configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting.
- Programming / testing for Siemens / Rockwell / ABB / Schneider HMI, PLC, and IO systems.
- Experience in FLS ECS product will be an added advantage.
- Relevant Site installation and field commissioning experience.
- Experience in programming of Intelligent motor control centers, smart instrumentation and IIOT devices
- Experience in Industrial communication network Protocols like Modbus, Ethernet, Device Net, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, MQTT, OPC etc.
- Proficient on Computer and network equipment, Server, and Desktop Operating systems software configurations with advanced level troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with Virtualization system setup, performance monitoring and tuning.
- Experience with IT/OT networks, Layer-2/3 switches, Firewall setup, VLAN segmentation.
- Any relevant Industry certifications – Microsoft, VMware, Dell, HP, Cisco, etc. will be an advantage
- Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects concurrently and actively contribute to a matrix-organization global team environment.
- benefits package including Health Insurance, Personal Accident / Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, Annual health check-up, and voluntary insurance options.
- Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities.
- Employee Assistance program for you and your immediate family
- A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
- Continuous development and training in your area of expertise within a global Organization