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Reporting to: Projects & Automation Manager
Duty Post: Malvar Batangas
Application Duration:This job posting will remain open until the vacancy is filled.
Projects & Automation Engineer
Position Purpose:
- Lead and implement robustification measures and guidelines throughout the factory, ensuring compliance from all departments. Conduct regular audits and health checks, maintaining thorough audit documentation.
- Lead the maintenance of engineering and automation systems including but not limited to SCADA, PLCs, DCS, BMS and other Industrial Automation Control Systems (IACS).
- Support the automation team in optimizing automation systems. Provide training and support to junior engineers and team members by sharing best practices.
Position Description:
- Support the automation team in optimizing automation systems: Siemens, Beckhoff, KNX, CAN bus controllers, Profibus, ProfiNet, etc., for currently installed production machinery, software modification/debugging, MES system enhancements, preventive and corrective actions in relation to the current assignment.
- Lead and implement robustification measures and guidelines throughout the factory, ensuring compliance from all departments. Conduct regular audits and health checks, maintaining thorough audit documentation.
- Lead the maintenance of engineering and automation systems including but not limited to SCADA, PLCs, DCS, BMS and other Industrial Automation Control Systems (IACS).
- Provide training and support to junior engineers and team members by sharing best practices. Facilitate communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams to ensure open dialogue and strong support as needed.
- Collaborate with Global Engineering, Primary and M&P, and IT teams to optimize manufacturing processes. Ensure alignment with global counterparts and stay informed about the latest standards and policies.
- Perform any other tasks commissioned by the supervisor. Compliance with EHS procedures, labour law, corporate guidance, internal regulations and work performance instructions.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Automatic Control and Robotics) or any related Automation or IT related course
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position, with background in Project management. Experience in tobacco industry is an advantage.
- Excellent command of speaking and writing English language, with clear & assertive communication skills
- Good project management skills and structured when working on projects.
- Good problem solving skills for technical problems.
- Good knowledge on local and global standards.
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Next Steps:
After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor Assessment tests Interviews Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
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