Principal Automation Engineer

As a Principal Automation Engineer you will lead major projects with Key Clients; you will be responsible for the delivery of complex fast tracked Automation projects. You will play a key role in all aspects of the automation on multiple projects either as a standalone solution and services development team or part of a PM Group multi-disciplined project delivery team. This is not only a role to provide first class engineering and project delivery but requires significant client facing and vendor management.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Preferably a Chartered Engineer with IET, or working towards.
• Direct project and sector experience gained within some of our core sectors including: Pharmaceuticals, Bio-pharma, Food and Beverage, Biotechnology, Medical Technology, Energy from Waste etc.
• Demonstrated capability in automation engineering including; Control Automation Philosophies, System Architectures, User Requirement Specifications, Functional Specifications, Hardware Software Design Specifications, System Test Specifications, Installation and Operational Qualification Protocols and Application of ISA95/S88 methodology.
• Demonstrated experience in system integration projects with any of the following products or suppliers; PLCs (Siemens and Allen-Bradley), SCADA (Wonderware, Rockwell, Siemens), DCS (Honeywell, Siemens PCS 7, Emerson Delta V, Rockwell PlantPAx, ABB 800xA Industrial IT), MES Systems and ControlDraw design tool.
• Self-motivated and organised, taking a pro-active approach to tasks and commitments.
• Strong methodical and analytical approach with an ability to meet deadlines;
• Reliable, consistent and quality approach to work.
  
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