Global Automation Project Engineer (45% Travel)

gea; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 280,000,000 - 420,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA is seeking an Automation Engineer to support automation engineering for projects from contract signature through completion. You will deliver projects on time, within quality and budget, coordinating with Lead/Senior Engineers and cross-functional teams.

The role involves handling 2–8 projects per year, travel approximately 45%, performing IO tests, and overseeing FAT while ensuring safety and compliance with GEA standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Automation or related engineering field.
• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge required.
• Hands-on experience with PLC/SCADA programming and HMI systems.
• Knowledge of industry standards (S88, S95, S101) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure automation engineering complies with customer specs and GEA norms.
• Develop and maintain functional analyses and engineering documentation.
• Liaise with external suppliers for material procurement and oversee panel assembly and FAT.
• Execute IO tests and system checks, ensuring safety during commissioning.
• Contribute to productivity improvements and engineering innovations across projects.
• Report progress to Automation Project Leader and share knowledge across teams.

Skills

Automation engineering

Mechanical/electrical knowledge

PLC programming

HMI programming

Standards compliance (S88/S95/S101)

Critical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Automation Engineering / Mechatronics / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Schneider PLCs

Rockwell PLCs

Siemens HMI

Schneider HMI

Wonderware / Rockwell FactoryTalk / Ignition

Job description

GEA is seeking an Automation Engineer to support automation engineering for projects from contract signature through completion. You will deliver projects on time, within quality and budget, coordinating with Lead/Senior Engineers and cross-functional teams.

The role involves handling 2–8 projects per year, travel approximately 45%, performing IO tests, and overseeing FAT while ensuring safety and compliance with GEA standards.