Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Working on both projects small and large and bid proposals, the Automation Engineer is responsible for the execution of automation systems, or parts thereof. The Automation Engineer is responsible for.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

Developing an automation solution which meets the requirements of the proposal or project.


Ensuring design and execution outputs are delivered in line with the time schedule and quality


requirements.



Providing technical support regarding automation design aspects throughout project and bid lifecycles.


Undertaking other technical tasks as required (e.g. site surveys, feasibility studies, support to sales, etc).


Providing aftermarket support for customers with participation in 24/7 support up to 1 week per month


(possible travel).



Additional Language skills preferable.


The Automation Engineer's duties include, but are not limited to the following:


o Undertake automation engineering design and execution tasks on projects or proposals, including:



Safety & Environment


Ensuring that automation solutions are safe


Ensuring that e-stop, isolation & maintenance aspects of solutions have been considered


appropriately



Participating in relevant reviews, as defined in SPX Flow procedures and, additionally,


customer contracts, and ensuring that her/his resultant actions have been completed.



(Example reviews include: Design Reviews, Risk Assessments)



Ensuring compliance with local legislation and regulations (for the locality of the


plant/process) which apply to engineering design (e.g. EU Machinery Directive)



Acting in a safe fashion, particularly when operating outside of the known office


environment (e.g. on customer and supplier sites)



o Automation Design & Execution Tasks



Generating automation solutions and defining and implementing their characteristics by


means of (for example):



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



Undertaking software simulation / Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Customer


Acceptance Testing (CAT)



Ensuring that tasks are completed in accordance with the project schedule, to the required


quality and within the allocated budget.



Solution Ownership


Ensuring that the solution, for which they are responsible, is functional, and is executed in


line with:



Applicable legislation and regulation


Customer contractual requirements (or, in case of proposal, RFQ/URS


requirements)



SPX references, standards and best practices, where applicable


Ensuring that design output is complete and of a consistent standard. Examples



include ensuring that:



o Documentation (e.g. FDS, DDS, SFC) utilises common standards across



the project/proposal and that it is delivered to a consistent level in terms of



content and quality



o Ensuring that S88 based software structures are maintained and applied



consistently across an installation



o Ensuring all scope elements/sub-systems for which they are responsible



integrate coherently and that external interfaces are clearly understood and



defined



Considering economic factors with a view to ensuring that the overall project is delivered


on budget



Communication & Team Working


Undertaking technical discussions with customers and suppliers


Attending relevant project or proposal meetings e.g.:


Launch / kick-off meetings


Progress reviews


Design reviews


Communicating information to stakeholders in a timely fashion


Supporting other disciplines, during the design phase, to achieve project or proposal


deliverables e.g.



Supply Chain (e.g. initial specification, review of supplier quotes, purchase requisitions,


etc)



Process design (e.g. liaising re functional requirements)


Electrical design (e.g. sharing I/O lists to allow allocation to panel, agreeing tagging and


addressing standard)



Supporting Installation & Commissioning team during the site execution phase e.g.:


communicating design intent
:



assisting with planning of commissioning activities


undertaking automation commissioning


owning resolution of automation snags


Assisting with hand-over of records (e.g. source files) to aftermarket team


Documentation


Ensuring that all design information is captured, stored and maintained, in the allocated


location, in a structured and accessible fashion



Preparing user manuals


Compiling operating & maintenance manuals, including preparation of spares lists


Assisting in compilation of technical files, or equivalent, as defined by relevant legislation


(e.g. EU Machinery Directive)



Additional Sales Support & Proposals Tasks


Attending pre-contact customer meetings to provide technical support to the sales team


Undertaking pre-contract studies (e.g. feasibility, site surveys)


Reviewing technical aspects of quotation text


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES



Excellent communication skills;


Fluent English - both spoken and written


Additional languages 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


Good initiative and ability to work independently.


The ability to meet high performance standards in a team whilst maintaining ethics and integrity.


Experience with Studio5000 from Rockwell


Experience with Siemens SimaticNET and TIA Portal


Must be proficient with Wonderware InTouch


Must have experience with Microsoft Office Product, Particularly Excel.


C++, C#, Visual Studio an advantage


SQL Server Experience an advantage


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE



Required:



Degree level qualification in appropriate engineering discipline (e.g. Electrical)


Automation execution experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical and/or other hygienic industries


Understanding of control requirements for common hygienic processes (e.g. pasteurization, CIP) beneficial


Experience of working within, and leading, a technically oriented team


Good level of competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)


Knowledge and experience of Siemens and AB Rockwell programming environments (e.g. S7, TIA Portal, Control Logix)


Experience of Wonderware SCADA and associated products (e.g. InTouch) beneficial






SAP experience beneficial


PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORKING CONDITIONS & DISCLAIMER



Physical demands will include the capability of moving and lifting 40 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable



individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities; you will be



expected to perform other duties as assigned.



SPXFLOW is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national



origin, gender, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law



Flexibility


PHYSICAL DEMANDS



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the e ssential



functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; an d talk or hear.



The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific



vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.



WORKING CONDITIONS



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.



Working conditions are normal for an office and or client-side workshop or warehousing facility. The noise level in the work environment



is moderately quiet, however local and client sites can be unpredictable and associated safety equipment should be worn accordingly.



Communication: Obtains consensus and collaboration across geographies and different functions; communicates well with all levels of



management and staff; establishes productive relationships with end users; treats all individuals with fairness and respect; demonstrates



sensitivity for cultural and gender differences; inspires others; maintains high standards of personal integrity



Drive for results: Proactively gets things done; balances "analysis" with "doing"; commits to achieving organizational goals



Teamwork: Collaborates with the master data team and global end users; acknowledges others' contributions; works effectively with



individuals of different cultures and genders; seeks help as needed; resolves differences across organizational and geographic



boundaries; demonstrates the ability to work cross-functionally



Learning and knowledge sharing: Generates and shares new ideas; challenges status quo; builds partnerships with end users to increase



organizational master data competency



Analytical thinking and decisive judgment: Analyzes issues and problems systematically; gathers broad and balanced input on issues;



draws sound, well-supported conclusions and translates those into timely decisions and actions
:



Creativity: Develops and implements innovative and industry leading concepts in all facets of work; translates transformational ideas into



action plans; continuously seeks to improve all processes



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.



SPX FLOW VALUES



SPX Flow employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values as outlined below.



QUALITY



Quality encompasses all aspects of SPX's business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any



nonconformity relating to product, process, and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such



nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

JOB SUMMARY

Working on both projects small and large and bid proposals, the Automation Engineer is responsible for the execution of automation systems, or parts thereof. The Automation Engineer is responsible for.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

Developing an automation solution which meets the requirements of the proposal or project.


Ensuring design and execution outputs are delivered in line with the time schedule and quality


requirements.



Providing technical support regarding automation design aspects throughout project and bid lifecycles.


Undertaking other technical tasks as required (e.g. site surveys, feasibility studies, support to sales, etc).


Providing aftermarket support for customers with participation in 24/7 support up to 1 week per month


(possible travel).



Additional Language skills preferable.


The Automation Engineer's duties include, but are not limited to the following:


o Undertake automation engineering design and execution tasks on projects or proposals, including:



Safety & Environment


Ensuring that automation solutions are safe


Ensuring that e-stop, isolation & maintenance aspects of solutions have been considered


appropriately



Participating in relevant reviews, as defined in SPX Flow procedures and, additionally,


customer contracts, and ensuring that her/his resultant actions have been completed.



(Example reviews include: Design Reviews, Risk Assessments)



Ensuring compliance with local legislation and regulations (for the locality of the


plant/process) which apply to engineering design (e.g. EU Machinery Directive)



Acting in a safe fashion, particularly when operating outside of the known office


environment (e.g. on customer and supplier sites)



o Automation Design & Execution Tasks



Generating automation solutions and defining and implementing their characteristics by


means of (for example):



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



Undertaking software simulation / Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Customer


Acceptance Testing (CAT)



Ensuring that tasks are completed in accordance with the project schedule, to the required


quality and within the allocated budget.



Solution Ownership


Ensuring that the solution, for which they are responsible, is functional, and is executed in


line with:



Applicable legislation and regulation


Customer contractual requirements (or, in case of proposal, RFQ/URS


requirements)



SPX references, standards and best practices, where applicable


Ensuring that design output is complete and of a consistent standard. Examples



include ensuring that:



o Documentation (e.g. FDS, DDS, SFC) utilises common standards across



the project/proposal and that it is delivered to a consistent level in terms of



content and quality



o Ensuring that S88 based software structures are maintained and applied



consistently across an installation



o Ensuring all scope elements/sub-systems for which they are responsible



integrate coherently and that external interfaces are clearly understood and



defined



Considering economic factors with a view to ensuring that the overall project is delivered


on budget



Communication & Team Working


Undertaking technical discussions with customers and suppliers


Attending relevant project or proposal meetings e.g.:


Launch / kick-off meetings


Progress reviews


Design reviews


Communicating information to stakeholders in a timely fashion


Supporting other disciplines, during the design phase, to achieve project or proposal


deliverables e.g.



Supply Chain (e.g. initial specification, review of supplier quotes, purchase requisitions,


etc)



Process design (e.g. liaising re functional requirements)


Electrical design (e.g. sharing I/O lists to allow allocation to panel, agreeing tagging and


addressing standard)



Supporting Installation & Commissioning team during the site execution phase e.g.:


communicating design intent
:



assisting with planning of commissioning activities


undertaking automation commissioning


owning resolution of automation snags


Assisting with hand-over of records (e.g. source files) to aftermarket team


Documentation


Ensuring that all design information is captured, stored and maintained, in the allocated


location, in a structured and accessible fashion



Preparing user manuals


Compiling operating & maintenance manuals, including preparation of spares lists


Assisting in compilation of technical files, or equivalent, as defined by relevant legislation


(e.g. EU Machinery Directive)



Additional Sales Support & Proposals Tasks


Attending pre-contact customer meetings to provide technical support to the sales team


Undertaking pre-contract studies (e.g. feasibility, site surveys)


Reviewing technical aspects of quotation text


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES



Excellent communication skills;


Fluent English - both spoken and written


Additional languages 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


Good initiative and ability to work independently.


The ability to meet high performance standards in a team whilst maintaining ethics and integrity.


Experience with Studio5000 from Rockwell


Experience with Siemens SimaticNET and TIA Portal


Must be proficient with Wonderware InTouch


Must have experience with Microsoft Office Product, Particularly Excel.


C++, C#, Visual Studio an advantage


SQL Server Experience an advantage


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE



Required:



Degree level qualification in appropriate engineering discipline (e.g. Electrical)


Automation execution experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical and/or other hygienic industries


Understanding of control requirements for common hygienic processes (e.g. pasteurization, CIP) beneficial


Experience of working within, and leading, a technically oriented team


Good level of competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)


Knowledge and experience of Siemens and AB Rockwell programming environments (e.g. S7, TIA Portal, Control Logix)


Experience of Wonderware SCADA and associated products (e.g. InTouch) beneficial






SAP experience beneficial


PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORKING CONDITIONS & DISCLAIMER



Physical demands will include the capability of moving and lifting 40 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable



individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities; you will be



expected to perform other duties as assigned.



SPXFLOW is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national



origin, gender, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law



Flexibility


PHYSICAL DEMANDS



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the e ssential



functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; an d talk or hear.



The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific



vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.



WORKING CONDITIONS



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.



Working conditions are normal for an office and or client-side workshop or warehousing facility. The noise level in the work environment



is moderately quiet, however local and client sites can be unpredictable and associated safety equipment should be worn accordingly.



Communication: Obtains consensus and collaboration across geographies and different functions; communicates well with all levels of



management and staff; establishes productive relationships with end users; treats all individuals with fairness and respect; demonstrates



sensitivity for cultural and gender differences; inspires others; maintains high standards of personal integrity



Drive for results: Proactively gets things done; balances "analysis" with "doing"; commits to achieving organizational goals



Teamwork: Collaborates with the master data team and global end users; acknowledges others' contributions; works effectively with



individuals of different cultures and genders; seeks help as needed; resolves differences across organizational and geographic



boundaries; demonstrates the ability to work cross-functionally



Learning and knowledge sharing: Generates and shares new ideas; challenges status quo; builds partnerships with end users to increase



organizational master data competency



Analytical thinking and decisive judgment: Analyzes issues and problems systematically; gathers broad and balanced input on issues;



draws sound, well-supported conclusions and translates those into timely decisions and actions
:



Creativity: Develops and implements innovative and industry leading concepts in all facets of work; translates transformational ideas into



action plans; continuously seeks to improve all processes



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.



SPX FLOW VALUES



SPX Flow employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values as outlined below.



QUALITY



Quality encompasses all aspects of SPX's business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any



nonconformity relating to product, process, and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such



nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.