Automation Engineer

Syngentagroup; Surabaya ꦱꦸꦫꦧꦪ; On-site; IDR 800,000,000 - 1,100,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Syngentagroup seeks a senior automation specialist to lead plant automation projects across AMEA seed production sites within its global engineering network. You will collaborate with regional and global peers to align standards, work with vendors on technology choices, and define scopes for capital automation.

You will support business cases for automation investments and ensure cybersecurity compliance. This role emphasizes continuous improvement of site SCADA systems and building OT knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, EE, IE, Mechatronics, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in maintenance, OT automation, electrical systems, or project delivery.
• Strong IT/OT understanding and power distribution knowledge.
• Ability to manage projects across countries.
• Analytical problem solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge (green belt or higher) preferred.
• Fluency in English; local language also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support plant automation projects across AMEA seed sites.
• Collaborate with regional/global engineers to align standards.
• Partner with vendors to select appropriate technology.
• Define scopes of work for capital automation initiatives.
• Support cybersecurity-compliant site control systems.
• Drive continuous improvement of SCADA reporting and data use.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

OT automation

IT/OT integration

SCADA

Power distribution

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent

Tools

SCADA software

LAN hardware

Job description

Projects of Transformation

Develop, lead, and support plant automation projects across AMEA seed production sites-operating as part of Syngenta's globally connected engineering network-to increase manufacturing capacity, improve quality, and/or reduce manufacturing costs. Collaborate with regional and global engineering peers to align standards, share best practices, and leverage cross-regional expertise.

Work with vendors on selecting the right technology for today and the future.

Work closely with engineering teams to define scope of work on capital automation projects on short and medium terms.

Support the business cases (in collaboration with operational and transformation teams) on automation and OT/data related investments

Technical Support

• Provide regional support to site LAN hardware for both OT and IT networks including documenting, maintaining, and defining VLANs to drive reliability and efficiency in network performance.
• Work with automation vendors / consultants to develop, improve, and maintain site SCADA software and hardware (patches, version updates, etc).
• Support development, implementation, and management of site control systems that need to comply to Cybersecurity standards.
• Support basic training knowledge development in the production teams to raise overall OT knowledge.

Autonomous and Preventive Maintenance

• Establish and implement automation system preventive maintenance practices across AMEA seed production sites.
• Work with local maintenance teams in the processing sites to ensure regular preventive maintenance programs are followed on the site control systems & network.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety , environmental, and housekeeping standards; works within site / Country policies & procedures.

Troubleshooting and Problem Solving

• Troubleshoot automation system issues to determine root cause [electrical, software, or mechanical in nature].
• Provide support on Root Cause Analysis process (RCA) with local maintenance teams.
• Provide guidance and documentation on inspection, replacement, troubleshooting of automation, keeping accurate records of work performed.

Continuous Improvement Mindset

• Drive continuous improvement to site SCADA reporting system aligning to global standard, to ensure data is collected and visible, allowing for data driven decisions.
• Promotes reapplication culture across the region identifying, collecting, and implementing best practices and manufacturing standards.

Qualifications

• University degree (BS min. or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience.
• Min. 5 years of maintenance, OT automation systems, electrical systems and/or project delivery experience in industry.
• Demonstrated understanding of IT, OT, industrial processes and power distribution systems.
• Capability to manage a project (project management skills) also across Countries.
• Analytical skills for troubleshooting designs not working as planned, asking the right questions, and finding answers that work.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge (minimum green belt or master black belt) or equivalent knowledge to manage/optimize processes is a plus.
• Languages: Local language + English (written, spoken) is a must.