Automation Engineer

Century Pacific Food, Inc.; Biñan; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Pacific Food, Inc. seeks an Instrumentation and Control Engineer to design, evaluate, implement, and monitor automation projects for plant and warehouse facilities in the Philippines.

You will monitor CAPEX, oversee construction, and collaborate with project managers and clients to ensure on-time delivery and budget compliance. The role requires a BS in Electronics and Communication Engineering, 3 years’ experience in instrumentation and control systems, and proficiency with CAD and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
• 3 years of experience in instrumentation and control system design, analysis and implementation.
• Proficiency in CAD for control system design.
• Experience with PLC, DCS or SCADA programming.
• Knowledge of ISA, IEC and NEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop instrumentation and automation systems per BU requirements.
• Create schematics, diagrams, and layouts for control systems using CAD.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and regulations.
• Develop and implement automation and control plans using PLC, DCS, or SCADA tools.
• Evaluate technologies to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Diagnose malfunctions with testing devices and provide troubleshooting support.
• Review and approve design documents and demonstrate equipment functionality to operators.
• Carry out cost-benefit analyses and feasibility studies to keep projects on schedule and budget.

Skills

CAD software

PLC programming

DCS programming

SCADA systems

control theory

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Design, develop, evaluate, implement, monitor and improve ongoing and future instrumentation and automation projects that will be assigned by the Corporate Engineering Manager. Monitor and control the CAPEX of applied projects. Oversee ongoing and future construction of CPFI-owned plant and warehouse facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop instrumentation and automation systems and components in line with BU requirements.
• Create schematics, diagrams, and layouts for control systems using CAD software.
• Ensure that instrumentation and automation systems are designed and installed in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Use software tools like PLC programming, DCS programming, or SCADA systems, develop and put into practice automation and control plans.
• Research and evaluate applicable instrumentation and automation technologies that will increase productivity and efficiency.
• Observe and test the operation of systems and equipment to diagnose malfunctions using available tools, process meters, network analyzers and other testing devices.
• Provide the BUs effective advanced trouble shooting support, following best practices for safety and fault isolation.
• Review and approve instrumentation and control system design documents, including specifications, drawings, and calculations. Demonstrate equipment functions and features to machine operators in an effective communication way.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairing or modifying with minimal manufactures specifications and documentation.
• For planned initiatives, carry out cost-benefit evaluations and feasibility studies. Ensure that projects are finished on schedule and under budget by working together with project managers, other engineers, and clients.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in BS in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Three (3) years of experience in instrumentation and control system design, analysis, and implementation
• Proficiency in using CAD software for control system design
• Experience with control system programming and software tools such as PLC programming, DCS programming, or SCADA systems
• Knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations related to instrumentation and control systems, such as ISA, IEC, and NEC
• Registered/Licensed Electronics and Communication Engineer