Design & Application Engineer (PMT)

Avanceon Middle East & South Asia; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Health/Life Insurance

Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing company

Be part of a highly skilled and motivational team

Job summary

Avanceon Middle East & South Asia in Lahore is seeking a skilled Automation Engineer with 4-5 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation. The candidate will specialize in the design, development, and commissioning of automation systems, focusing on PLCs and DCS. Responsibilities include developing automation system architectures, leading on-site commissioning, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Benefits include a competitive salary, health/life insurance, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation.
• Strong technical expertise in PLCs, DCS, and instrumentation.
• Experience in designing and commissioning automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation system architectures and control philosophies.
• Lead onsite commissioning and start-up activities.
• Generate as-built documentation and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

PLC programming

DCS platforms

HMI/SCADA development

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting control systems

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen Bradley PLC

Honeywell DCS

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer with 4-5 years of hands‑on experience in industrial automation, specializing in the design, development, and commissioning of automation systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in PLCs, DCS, and associated instrumentation, and will be responsible for delivering end‑to‑end automation solutions across diverse industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development

• Develop detailed automation system architectures, I/O lists, and control philosophies.
• Prepare and review functional design specifications (FDS), cause & effect diagrams, and control narratives.
• Configure and program PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider, etc.) and DCS platforms (Honeywell, Emerson, Yokogawa, etc.).
• Develop HMI/SCADA graphics and dashboards.

Project Execution

• Participate in FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing).
• Lead or support on‑site commissioning, loop checking, and start‑up activities.
• Troubleshoot and optimize control systems to ensure smooth operation and achieve process KPIs.

Documentation & Standards

• Generate as‑built documentation, user manuals, and training materials.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (IEC, ISA, local codes).
• Maintain clear project records and technical documentation.

Team & Customer Interaction

• Coordinate with internal engineering teams, vendors, and clients.
• Provide technical support and training to operators and maintenance personnel.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for design and execution practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Health/Life Insurance
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing company.
• Be part of a highly skilled and motivational team.