Automation Engineer

GEA Germany GmbH; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 120,000,000 - 240,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Germany GmbH is seeking an Automation Engineer to support project delivery from contract signing through commissioning. You will lead automation activities, coordinate with Lead/Senior Engineers, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget across SEA/APAC regions.

The role requires a Master’s degree in automation or related fields, strong PLC/HMI skills, and hands-on experience with electrical and control systems.

Qualifications

• 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 and HMI programming across major vendors.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as S88, S95, and S101; hygienic design concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support automation engineering execution across multiple projects (2–8 yearly).
• Ensure compliance with customer specs, GEA norms, and safety requirements.
• Procure and liaise with vendors; supervise panel assembly and FAT.
• Perform IO tests, electrical measurements, and commissioning checks.

Skills

Automation Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Pneumatics

PLC Programming

HMI Programming

S88/S95/S101

QHSE Standards

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Automation/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Schneider Electric

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Responsibilities / Tasks

1. 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. 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.

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end‑user markets.