Process Automation Engineer

Honeywell Technologies; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Technologies is seeking a Process Automation Engineer to join our field-based team serving mission-critical industries across energy, refining, gas and LNG. You will travel to customer sites to support automation and safety systems, provide first-line technical assistance, and build strong customer relationships.

Key responsibilities include maintaining, configuring and upgrading control systems such as Experion PKS and legacy TPS/TDC 3000, diagnosing issues, and supporting third-party

Qualifications

• Experience in a field service or related technical role.
• Knowledge of automation control and electrical/electronic systems.
• Experience with Experion PKS, TPS/TDC 3000 or similar.
• Strong communication with customers; proactive work style.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, audit, configure and upgrade Honeywell control and safety systems.
• Diagnose and resolve issues in DCS hardware, software and I/O.
• Support Honeywell and third-party systems (LCN/UCN, PLC, SCADA, networking).
• Provide first-response technical support at customer sites and build relationships.

Skills

Field service

Automation control

Electrical systems

Customer communication

Self-motivated

Tools

Experion PKS

TPS/TDC 3000

LCN

UCN

HMI/SCADA

PLCs

Industrial networking

Cybersecurity

Job description

Job Description

We have an opportunity for a Process Automation Engineer to join us at Honeywell, in North/North East, where you will be responsible for support customers across mission-critical process industries, including energy, refining, petrochemicals, gas and LNG, life sciences, grid infrastructure and low-carbon energy. This is a field based role where you will travel to customer sites.

Honeywell Process Automation is a pioneer in automation control, instrumentation, and services for various industries including oil and gas, refining, energy, and more. We deliver software and services that help customers overcome competitive pressures and achieve business outcomes. Our comprehensive portfolio in process control, monitoring, and safety systems provides optimized operations and maintenance efficiencies. Honeywell's technologies are helping facilities, supply chains, and workers become more connected, safer, and more profitable.

Pioneering Automation Systems and Measurement Devices that Improve Operations

Responsibilities

• Maintain, audit, configure, programme, install, commission, upgrade and migrate Honeywell Technologies control and safety systems, including Experion PKS and legacy TPS/TDC 3000 environments.
• Diagnose and resolve issues affecting distributed control system hardware, software, input/output, control loops, field devices and network connections.
• Support Honeywell Technologies and third-party systems, including LCN, UCN, PLC, SCADA, safety-system, industrial networking and connected digital technologies where applicable.
• Provide first-response technical support and act as a key Honeywell Technologies contact at customer sites.
• Build trusted customer relationships, understand operational needs and help identify appropriate solutions and service opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience within a field service engineering or a related technical role; relevant practical, placement or apprenticeship experience is also welcome
• Understanding of automation control, instrumentation, electrical or electronic systems, with the ability to learn new technologies.
• Experience with Experion PKS, TPS/TDC 3000, LCN, UCN, Process Manager I/O, Series C, safety systems, HMI, SCADA, third-party controls, PLCs, industrial networking, virtualisation or cybersecurity is highly desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills and clear communication with customers and colleagues.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work effectively in demanding environments with limited supervision.

Our offer

• A clear learning pathway towards becoming a fully competent field service engineer including access to role-relevant technical learning and certifications.
• The chance to build your skills and grow within Honeywell Technologies.
• A collaborative environment that values different perspectives and ideas

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About Us

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.