BR - Intermediate Engineer, Controle & Automação

Hatch; Belo Horizonte; On-site; BRL 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch in Belo Horizonte is seeking a highly experienced Control and Automation Engineer to lead and deliver control system projects in mining, metals, and heavy industry. You will design, specify, and implement automation solutions, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The role requires a BSc/BEng in Electronic or Electrical Engineering, 15+ years in industrial automation, and hands-on experience with Siemens S7 and TIA Portal, DCS/PLC

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng in Electronic / Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of design and project engineering in mining/metals/heavy industry.
• Experience with fieldbus technologies, networking and hardware.
• Knowledge of automation components and systems with focus on Siemens, S7, and TIA Portal.

Responsibilities

• Lead control and automation work on projects, ensuring scope, execution strategy, cost and schedule.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation: P&IDs, I/O lists, data sheets, and system architecture diagrams.
• Create technical specifications for automation components and systems.
• Support HAZOPs, SIL calculations and validations.
• Collaborate with project management and engineering staff to meet objectives.
• Provide commissioning and start-up support as required.

Skills

Control systems

Automation engineering

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Education

BSc/BEng in Electronic / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

DCS/PLC

AutoCAD

Smartplant Instrumentation

SISTEMA

VISIO

PCS7

Job description

Requisition ID102510-Posted10/22/2026

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Control and Automation Engineer

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Controland AutomationEngineer to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG) in Belo Horizonte .

As a successful candidate, you will;

Work with Control and Automation team on projects and ensure delivery of project requirements as they relate to scope, execution strategy, cost and schedule

Prepare and review of all engineering documentation within discipline including, but not limited to, the following documents, lists, calculations and detail drawings; Instrumentation and Controls Design Criteria, Control Philosophy and conceptual design of industrial control systems, functional specifications and detailed control narratives and or functional descriptions, instrument index, I/O lists, instrumentation calculations, data sheets, specifications, selection and sizing, P&ID’s, system architecture drawings, instrument location drawings, installation detail drawings, wiring and interconnection diagrams, ISA loop drawings, motor control schematics.

Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards and internal procedures for all engineering activities

Preparation of Basic and Detail Engineering, procurement, installation of automation components and systems

Create technical specifications for requests for automation components and systems

Create technical functional descriptions, test specifications and instructions as well as interface descriptions

Support with HAZOPs, SIL calculations and validations

Collaborate with project management/engineering staff to achieve project objectives

Conduct work in accordance with company safety and quality policies and procedures

Participate in regular project meetings and assessment of ongoing project needs

Check and verify construction drawings, vendor drawings, material requisitions and approval of bid tabulations and field checkout

Perform field surveys, when necessary

Provide construction support, commissioning and start-up assistance as required

You will bring to the role;

BSc/BEng in Electronic / Electrical Engineeringor equivalent, with a strong interest in industrial process control, automation and computer systems

Extensive design (15 + years) and Project engineering experience leading teams in mining, metals, minerals processing or heavy industry environment

Experience with fieldbus technologies, networking and hardware

Knowledge of automation components and systems with focus on Siemens, TIA portal, etc.

Knowledge of network technology, server, virtualisation, redundancy concepts

Knowledge in DCS/PLC technology, highly available and failsafe systems

Experience in commissioning industrial automation projects

Demonstrated strong troubleshooting, analytical, technical problem-solving skills

High attention to details, motivation and commitment to quality and customer service

Ability to operate effectively and work under pressure in a fast-pace environment

Demonstrated ability to learn and quickly comprehend new concepts and technologies

Understanding of all aspects of software development and implementation

Flexibility to meet project requirements

Knowledge of Windows, Basic Networking and Databases

Advantage

AUTOCAD knowledge

Smartplant Instrumentation (INTools) knowledge

SISTEMA knowledge

VISIO knowledge

Programming skills with Siemens S7, PCS7, TIA portal

Technical knowledge in drive engineering, measurement engineering and power engineering

Knowledge of functional safety, SIL, PL

Knowledge of the relevant standards and statutory provisions for planning, construction and market placement of electrotechnical systems

Knowledge of technical identification systems

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.