Lead Automation Engineer Jobs

Rechargeable Battery Materials

About Umicore

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

Rechargeable Battery Materials

We are all on the move. Umicore’s rechargeable battery materials give people autonomy and connectivity. We are a pioneer in battery materials that give added range and performance to electric vehicles. Our materials also ensure longer battery life for portable electronics. To enable our customers to produce even better performing batteries we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

What You Will Be Doing

Under the direction of the senior engineers and project team leaders, the Lead Automation Engineer will manage the automation portions of CAPEX projects, and work with and supervise subcontractors and Automatic Engineers on implementing standard automation system for the Loyalist site as well as ensuring proper installation and commissioning of automation technologies as per respective project schedules.

Role Is Responsible For

• Maintain and update relative drawings for handing them over
• Standardization
• Co-work with IT responsible to setup a soft- and hardware system which matches up the requirements
• Participate in large CAPEX project and support process part for automation
• Verify on regular basis obsolescence of automation parts in the standards and propose replacements
• Collaborate with the Process Control Dept. to add improvements to the process,
• Coordinate the commissioning of automation and control equipment in multiple project simultaneously
• Integrate / train new automation engineers according to the skill matrix
• Support new digital initiatives from automation perspective
• Developing Automation training program
• Development/introduction of an automation system customized for the operational process
• Check and evaluate the line performance and support defining possible improvements
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure automation / controls are incorporated within project schedule.
• Management & Control
• Help internal customers understand what & how automation system work
• Maintain and solve PLC (programmable logic controller) issue during the project construction, as well as management of subcontractors regarding PLC/HMI's (human machine interface)
• Maintain close contact with the different sites to identify problems in controls and automation.
• Training
• Coordinate tasks of Automation Engineers, Electrical Engineers and Umicore Contractors.
• Lead / support CAPEX projects for automation
• Coordination and commissioning of standardized automatic / controls equipment
• Approve PLC Model and peripherals selection for Sub-Contractors and taking part in vendor evaluation and technical communication
• Initiate / support / lead training related projects
• Support the equipment upgrading project and optimization of improvement proposals
• Participate in Loyalist ROCE (RBM Operational Concept for Excellence) events, e.g. ACE/STOP card, 5S, PSM, training.
• Applying Automation Standards
• Planning of PI(OSIsoft) implementation during the project and planning structures in the PLC for MES (Manufacturing Execution System)
• Create Skill Matrix for Automation related positions

Who We Are Seeking

Education:

BSc. in automation, electrical or computer engineering

Technical Skills

• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience – preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of chemistry and industrial engineering
• Experience in change management practices and programs
• Knowledge of EHS standards, industry good practices and legal requirements applicable to the specialty of focus
• 5+ years’ experience in automation programming
• Good written English communication
• Demonstrated knowledge of Siemens software (Tia Portal, WinCC) and OSIsoft PI
• 3+ years’ experience configuring and troubleshooting PLC/DCS systems in a manufacturing/chemical processing manufacturing facility
• Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Managerial And Interpersonal Skills

• Organized and attentive to details
• Ability to identify, define and solve problems
• Self-motivation, reasonable, opened minded
• Positive attitude and challenge spirit for new environment
• Ability to organize and coach their team and to organize/coordinate project teams
• Analytical thinking, problem solving ability
• Results oriented, while managing multiple priorities
• Capable of working independently and in a matrix structure
• Ability to define needs and promote change

What We Offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organization, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

If our battery materials can power electric vehicles ,IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?