Automation Engineer

GEA Group; Jakarta Pusat; In loco; IDR 180.000.000 - 300.000.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

GEA is seeking an Automation Engineer to drive project delivery from contract signing through commissioning across SEA, with potential APAC expansion. You will lead a team of engineers, manage 2–8 projects annually, and ensure compliance with customer specs, GEA norms, and safety standards.

The role requires a Master’s in automation-related engineering, strong PLC/HMI expertise (Siemens/Schneider/Rockwell), and hands-on electrical/mechanical knowledge. Travel ~45% is expected.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge.
• Expertise in automation, control systems, pneumatics, and industrial electricity.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming (Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell).
• Hands-on experience with HMI programming (Siemens, Schneider, Wonderware, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Ignition).
• Familiarity with standards such as S88, S95, and S101.
• Hygienic design principles and QHSE standards in industrial environments.
• High level of technical awareness across integrated engineering systems.

Mansioni

• Support automation engineering implementation for projects from contract signature through completion.
• Deliver projects on time, on quality, and within budget while ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Handle 2–8 projects per year.
• Follow established project methodologies and ensure compliance throughout execution.
• Travel and commissioning approximately 45%.
• Projects mainly in SEA, with possible extension into APAC.
• Work primarily within a project team, coordinated with Lead/Senior Engineers and other project engineers.
• Develop and maintain functional analyses.
• Produce engineering documentation following GEA procedures.
• Liaise with external suppliers for material procurement.
• Supervise electrical panel assembly and FAT.
• Execute IO tests, including basic electrical measurements and system checks.
• Continuously evaluate safety during commissioning and comply with regulations and GEA safety requirements.
• Contribute to improvements in project productivity, tools, methods, and engineering innovation.
• Promote skills and ideas sharing across teams and report progress to the Automation Project Leader.

Conoscenze

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Automation

Control systems

Pneumatics

Industrial electricity

PLC Programming

HMI Programming

S88/S95/S101

Hygienic design

QHSE standards

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Formazione

Master’s degree in Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering

Strumenti

Siemens PLC

Schneider PLC

Rockwell PLC

Siemens HMI

Schneider HMI

Wonderware

Rockwell FactoryTalk

Ignition

Descrizione del lavoro

Responsibilities / Tasks

1. General Role Purpose

• Support implementation of automation engineering for projects from contract signature through completion.

• Deliver projects on time, on quality, and within budget while ensuring high customer satisfaction.

• Handle 2–8 projects per year.

• Follow established project methodologies and ensure compliance throughout execution.

• Expected travel and commissioning: ~45%.

• Projects mainly in SEA, with possible extension into APAC.

• Work primarily within a project team, coordinated with Lead/Senior Engineers and other project engineers.

2. Operational Responsibilities

Automation Engineering Execution

• Ensure automation engineering compliance with: Customer specifications Functional analysis GEA norms Automation standards

• Develop and maintain functional analyses.

• Produce engineering documentation following GEA procedures.

Procurement & Vendor Engagement

• Liaise with external suppliers for material procurement.

• Supervise electrical panel assembly and FAT.

Testing & Commissioning

• Execute IO tests, including basic electrical measurements and system checks.

• Continuously evaluate safety during commissioning.

• Comply with regulatory and GEA safety requirements at all times.

Project Productivity & Innovation

• Contribute to improvements in: Project productivity Tools, methods, and engineering innovation Automation and/or electrical domain enhancements

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

• Promote skills and ideas sharing across teams.

• Report regularly on automation and site assembly task progress to the Automation Project Leader.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering.

Technical Skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge.
• Expertise in automation, control systems, pneumatics, and industrial electricity.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • PLC Programming: Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell
  • HMI Programming: Siemens, Schneider, Wonderware, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Ignition
• Familiarity with industry standards such as S88, S95, and S101.
• Sound understanding of hygienic design principles and QHSE standards in industrial environments.
• High level of technical awareness across integrated engineering systems.

Soft Skills & Core Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and structured problem-solving ability.
• High level of professional ethics, compliance awareness, and integrity.
• Stress tolerance and ability to perform under pressure.
• Results-oriented mindset with strong accountability.
• Autonomous working style with proactive decision-making.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional and multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong customer orientation and relationship-building capability.

Tools & Language

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer/Internet applications.
• English: Professional working proficiency.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel as required by project and operational needs.

At GEA, we design work to promote sustainable performance, balancing business outcomes with employee wellbeing through clear expectations, collaboration, development opportunities and healthy ways of working.

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