Automation Engineer

EFTS Inc.; Laguna; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 669,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal Allowance

Medical Reimbursement

Job summary

EFTS Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer based in Laguna, Philippines. The role involves technical responsibilities for instrumentation and control systems in power plants, focusing on engineering and commissioning tasks. Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation or Electronics Engineering and have 2–6 years of relevant experience, alongside key skills in troubleshooting and DCS/PLC systems. The position offers government-mandated benefits including meal allowances and medical reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of experience in instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience in power plant or industrial automation is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform and own detailed engineering activities.
• Review and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control logic.
• Ensure correctness and completeness of engineering outputs.
• Execute loop checking, calibration, and functional testing.
• Perform commissioning activities with plant operators and stakeholders.
• Ensure field instrumentation and control system are fully aligned.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

Skills

Strong knowledge of field instrumentation and calibration

Working knowledge of DCS/PLC systems

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Good communication and teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation or Electronics and Communication Engineering

Tools

Emerson Ovation

Job description

Job Description

The Instrumentation and Controls Engineer is responsible for the technical aspects of instrumentation and control systems for power plants. The role focuses on engineering, configuration, testing, commissioning, field instrumentation such as installation, calibration, and maintenance activities, ensuring that systems are implemented correctly, safely, and in accordance with project requirements and company standards.

Government Mandated Benefits

Meal Allowance, Medical Reimbursement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation or Electronics and Communication Engineering
• 2–6 years of experience in instrumentation and control systems
• Experience in power plant or industrial automation is an advantage

Skills and Competence

• Strong knowledge of field instrumentation and calibration
• Working knowledge of DCS/PLC systems (e.g., Emerson Ovation)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Good communication and teamwork

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform and own detailed engineering activities
• Review and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control logic
• Ensure correctness and completeness of engineering outputs
• Execute loop checking, calibration, and functional testing
• Perform commissioning activities with plant operators and stakeholders
• Ensure field instrumentation and control system are fully aligned
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues (field and system level)
• Ensure system performance meets operational requirements

Working Location

Block C4 Lot 9 Villa Caceres, Comercial, Brgy. Dila, City of Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines