Lead Automation Engineer – DCS/FEED & Start-up

City of Shakopee, MN; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a professional to lead engineering activities across automation projects, supporting FEED, design, testing, commissioning and start-up. You will work with project teams, customers and global resources to deliver high-quality automation solutions and support business growth.

You will engage with customers and stakeholders to define requirements, develop schedules, manage risks, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Electronics, or related field.
• Experience with industrial automation or control systems.
• Knowledge of networking concepts and industrial protocols.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Ability to coordinate technical activities and support engineering teams.
• Excellent communication with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of engineering activities on Ovation DCS FEED, design, testing, and start-up, while controlling cost, schedule and quality.
• Partner with customers and project stakeholders to understand requirements and support outcomes.
• Develop achievable project schedules, identify resource needs, and manage risks.
• Serve as technical contact for customers and ensure clear communication across teams and third parties.
• Support procurement by contributing technical specs and delivery requirements.
• Monitor scope, schedule, budget and quality, escalating changes as needed.
• Ensure activities comply with quality, health, safety, environment and information security rules.
• Foster an inclusive team environment and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute technical input to proposals and business development for cost-effective solutions.
• Collaborate with suppliers, contractors, and Emerson teams for successful delivery.
• Continuously develop and share technical knowledge to strengthen capabilities.

Skills

Automation engineering

Industrial networking

Project coordination

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Automation/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ovation DCS

Industrial control systems

Job description

Emerson is seeking a professional to lead engineering activities across automation projects, supporting FEED, design, testing, commissioning and start-up. You will work with project teams, customers and global resources to deliver high-quality automation solutions and support business growth.

You will engage with customers and stakeholders to define requirements, develop schedules, manage risks, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.