Process Automation Engineer India

Lesaffre Iberica SA; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Lesaffre Iberica SA in Mumbai, India, seeks a Process Automation Engineer to implement and support automation systems that enhance efficiency, safety, and reliability of bioethanol production processes. This new role supports the Leaf APAC team in developing and deploying a fermentation excellence digital tool in India.

The candidate will bring process control and instrumentation expertise, plus engineering programming, to assess automation infrastructure, configure PLC/DCS, develop dashboards,

Qualifications

• Background in process control and instrumentation.
• Engineering programming experience.
• Experience in bioethanol production or industrial fermentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process automation assessment of bioethanol plants and instrumentation availability.
• Basic knowledge and use of OPC-DA and OPC-UA.
• Support on-site deployment with IT/OT considerations; configure PLC and DCS systems.
• Develop innovative solutions to digitize and connect fermentation lab data to a database for analysis.
• Collaborate to design dashboards for visualization and actions.
• Instrumentation selection and integration for monitoring key process variables.
• Process optimization to improve yield, energy efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Diagnosis of automation issues and implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide training on the digital fermentation solution to operations and maintenance teams.
• Engage in continuous improvement with new automation technologies.

Skills

Process control

Instrumentation

Engineering programming

Data visualization

Tools

OPC-DA

OPC-UA

PLC/DCS

Job description

Purpose of the job:

In liaison with the Regional Manager APAC, the Process Automation Engineer will be responsible for implementing, and providing support to use automation systems to enhance the efficiency, safety, and reliability of the bioethanol production processes.
This is a new role created within Leaf APAC team to contribute to the development & deployment of a new fermentation of excellence digital tool in India
This role requires a background in process control and, instrumentation. Expertise in engineering programming, along with experience in bioethanol production processes or industrial fermentation processes is considered a plus.

1) Automation duties

• Process automation Assessment: Assess each bioethanol plant automation infrastructure, instrumentation availability & personnel training, using well established tools & documentation.
• Basic Knowledge of OPC communication (OPC-DA & OPC-UA)
• Support to implantation on site of the solution with IT/AT considerations. Utilization of the Data Logger/Data Historian. Ensure good understanding of PLC & DCS systems to do basic configuration.
• Develop innovative & efficient solutions to digitalize, connect & extract fermentation lab data to the data base for analysis.
• Work together with Regional Manager, Technical Service Representative & Industrial Fermentation manager to design optimum dashboard for efficient visualization & actions.
• Instrumentation Selection and Integration: Select appropriate instrumentation and sensors for monitoring key process variables and integrate them into the automation system for accurate process control and optimization.
• Process Optimization: Analyze process data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for optimization, such as improving yield, reducing energy consumption, and minimizing waste generation.
• Fault Diagnosis and Resolution: Diagnose and report automation-related issues and recommend corrective actions to minimize downtime and ensure the continuous operation of production processes.
• Documentation and Training: Provide training to operations and maintenance personnel on the use and maintenance of Leaf’s digital fermentation solution.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of advancements in automation technology and industry best practices, and proactively identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in bioethanol production processes.

2) Technical Service

• Assist Technical Service Representative to deploy the fermentation center of excellence digital tools at key selected accounts. Ensure a fast & efficient deployment to allow valuable data & recommendations for Technical Service Representatives to create value.

3) Others

• Other duties may be assigned. Specific projects &/or assignment can be assigned when needed.