Launch Systems Engineer - Mid-Level Offshore

TechnipFMC; Macaé; On-site; BRL 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

TechnipFMC is seeking a Mid-Level Launch Systems Engineer for offshore operations based in Macaé, Brazil. You will interface with automation, control systems, and maintenance teams to ensure reliable system performance and continuous improvement.

You will program, test, and monitor systems in field and virtual environments, work with Siemens S7 PLCs, and design HMI/SCADA solutions while supporting calibration, documentation, and training activities for operators and technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Control and Automation Engineering or in Electrical, Electronics, or Software Engineering, with a focus on industrial automation.
• Experience in Control and Automation or Electrical Engineering with solid knowledge of automation systems.
• Knowledge of PLC systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and SCADA systems.
• Experience programming Siemens S7 PLCs, with SIMATIC Manager being mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, test, and monitor systems in both virtual and field environments.
• Diagnose, modify, and improve PLC software, preferably Siemens and Schneider.
• Specify, design, implement, and modify HMI and SCADA systems (WinCC Flex, Citect, Wonderware).
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profibus DP/PA).
• Develop and maintain technical documentation related to automation systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Support instrumentation equipment management and calibration processes.
• Deliver training to technical and operational teams.
• Interface with operational teams and contribute to team development.

Skills

Basic Control and Automation knowledge

PLC

English proficiency

Education

Control and Automation Engineering

Electrical, Electronics or Software Engineering

Tools

SIMATIC Manager

Siemens S7 PLCs

WinCC Flex

Citect

Wonderware

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Launch Systems Engineer - Mid-Level Offshore

Location: Macaé, RJ, BR, 27970-020

Employment type: Employee

Place of work: Office

Offshore/Onshore: Offshore

TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You’ll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 21,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Mid-Level Launch Systems Engineer to join our offshore operations, based in Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This position will have a strong interface with automation and control systems, system maintenance and continuous improvement, as well as responsibilities related to equipment and team management.

Job Description

• Program, configure, test, and monitor systems in both virtual and field environments;
• Diagnose, modify, and improveProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC) software, preferably Siemens and Schneider;
• Specify, design, implement, and modifyHMI and SCADA systems, including WinCC Flex, Citect, and Wonderware;
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial networks, includingEthernet/IP and Profibus DP/PA;
• Develop and maintain technical documentation related to automation systems;
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and systems;
• Support the management of instrumentation equipment and calibration/certification processes;
• Deliver training to technical and operational teams;
• Interface with operational teams, contributing to team management and development.

You are meant for this job if:

• Bachelor's degree in Control and Automation Engineering, or in Electrical, Electronics, or Software Engineering, with a focus on and experience in industrial automation;
• Experience in Control and Automation or Electrical Engineering, with solid knowledge of automation systems;
• Knowledge ofPLC systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and SCADA systems;
• Experience programmingSiemens S7 PLCs, with SIMATIC Manager being mandatory;
• Knowledge of automation programming languages such asLadder Logic, GRAFCET, STL, and SCL;
• Knowledge ofAutoCAD and Microsoft Office;
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.
• This opportunity is also open for persons with disabilities and INSS-rehabilitated individuals.

Skills

Basic Control and Automation knowledge

PLC

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes equal opportunities and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matter and we encourage you to add to our culture.

TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.

Learn more about TechnipFMC and find other open positions by visiting our Career Page.

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