Automation Engineer AMEA

PT Syngenta Indonesia; Surabaya ꦱꦸꦫꦧꦪ; On-site; IDR 167,400,000 - 390,600,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Syngenta Indonesia is seeking an experienced automation professional to lead and support plant automation projects across AMEA seed production sites. The role involves collaborating with regional engineering peers to standardize practices and drive efficiency through SCADA and OT/network enhancements.

The position also includes vendor liaison for technology selection, regional LAN support, and contributing to cybersecurity-compliant control systems while promoting continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experience leading automation projects in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to collaborate with regional/global engineering teams to share standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and support plant automation projects across AMEA seed production sites.
• Collaborate with regional and global engineering peers to align standards and practices.
• Work with vendors to select appropriate technology for current and future needs.
• Support business cases on automation and OT/data investments.
• Provide regional support for site LAN hardware (OT/IT networks).
• Develop, improve, and maintain site SCADA software and hardware.

Skills

Automation

SCADA

OT/IT networking

Root Cause Analysis

Tools

SCADA software

VLAN management

Cybersecurity standards

Job description

• 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.
• 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.

We develop innovative products to help farmers to meet growing demands

As global demand for food and fuel continues to rise, we are dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 26,000 employees in over 90 countries. We work in a collaborative and inspiring culture where personal contribution is rewarded and growth and development are at the heart of our culture.

Through our world-class science, global reach and commitment to working with our customers, we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. There’s never been a more important time to join Syngenta.

We develop innovative products to help farmers to meet growing demands

As global demand for food and fuel continues to rise, we are dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 26,000 employees in over 90 countries. We work in a collaborative and inspiring culture where personal contribution is rewarded and growth and development are at the heart of our culture.

Through our world-class science, global reach and commitment to working with our customers, we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. There’s never been a more important time to join Syngenta.