Senior PIMS Engineer

Yokogawa; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa is seeking a skilled PIMS engineer based in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The role involves delivering high-quality Process Information Management System projects while ensuring customer satisfaction through excellent project execution and communication with sales teams.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, extensive experience in project lifecycle management, and a strong background in industrial automation. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• Must have complete project lifecycle experience.
• Experience in industrial automation as a PIMS engineer.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality PIMS projects from conception to acceptance.
• Liaise with sales/project team to analyze customer needs.
• Control Factory Acceptance Testing and site commissioning.

Skills

Project lifecycle experience

Industrial automation knowledge

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Configuration of Windows OS

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Software

Tools

Yokogawa Control Systems

SQL Server

Job description

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About The Team

Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Summary

Responsible for delivering high quality Process Information Management System projects from conception to acceptance.

DUTIES/RESULTS

• Work in a project environment - from study phase through designing, implementation, documenting, delivering PIMS/ALMS solutions on-time, in alignment with the customer order and to the full satisfaction of the customer using state-of-the-art technology.
• Liaises with the advanced solution sales/project team to analyze the customer needs and requirements.
• Development and delivery of advanced solution presentations / demonstrations / training.
• Integration of hardware and software elements and functional configuration of advanced solution packages (like OSI PI, Exaquantum, etc) for the upper level configuration of the overall process control system
• Control and management of Factory Acceptance Testing, site commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing according to project milestones.

DIMENSION

Works under the general supervision of management. Should be self-motivated with a proven track record in process solution. Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques and criteria to ensure customer satisfaction.

Essential Skill & Qualifications

• Must have complete project lifecycle experience
• Must have worked in industrial automation industry as a Plant Information Management System (PIMS) engineer with experience in control system, interfacing methodologies especially with OPC compliant devices and industrial networking methodologies.
• Knowledge of Yokogawa Control Systems (Centum), Windows based SCADA , PIMS (preferably Exaquantum and/or PI) is preferred.
• Experience with control system (preferably Yokogawa Centum DCS), interfacing, especially with OPC compliant devices and industrial networking methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Experience in installation and configuration of Real time historian including Graphics generation, Report generation, Development of customized calculation using scripts, interfacing with external systems like LIMS, ERP etc.
• Experience in installation and configuration of Windows operating system and components.
• Good knowledge of SQL Server database and MS Office.

Desirable Skills

• Working knowledge of OPC.
• Knowledge of SQL server database configuration & scripting.
• DCS or PLC operation and configuration

Education

Bachelor Degree with engineering and/or software emphasis or equivalent experience.

Prior Experience

Minimum of 9 years experience in process control systems, process engineering, process operations, or systems house application engineering.

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.