Our client is a global biosolutions company seeking an Automation Engineer to support a new manufacturing project in Rayong, currently at the design stage. As the first Automation Engineer within the Thailand Project Execution team, you will take ownership of DCS engineering coordination, working closely with overseas automation experts, the design firm, and DCS vendors. This is an individual contributor role offering regional and global project exposure and opportunities to develop as a technical specialist.
Responsibilities
- Gather requirements from users and technicians and translate them into clear technical requirements for the design firm and DCS vendor.
- Coordinate DCS design and programming activities with ABB or Yokogawa engineers, ensuring solutions meet operational needs and engineering standards.
- Align the Thailand DCS solution with established systems and best practices from overseas manufacturing operations.
- Lead automation test trials and support FAT/SAT, commissioning, start-up, and handover.
- Act as the main technical contact for DCS vendors, coordinating with internal stakeholders and overseas experts.
- Provide technical input on DCS investment costs and ensure compliance with safety and cybersecurity requirements.
- Hands-on ABB or Yokogawa DCS design and programming experience is mandatory. Experience solely with Siemens, other DCS brands, or PLC systems does not meet this requirement.
- A proven DCS engineering background is essential. Maintenance-only or implementation-only experience is insufficient.
- Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Control, Electrical, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Relevant experience in process manufacturing, such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, chemical, or fermentation.
- Ability to translate operational requirements into DCS specifications and interpret relevant engineering documentation.
- Strong spoken and written English, with the ability to work effectively with overseas technical experts.
- Proactive problem-solving, ownership, and strong internal and external stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work on site in Rayong, with flexibility to support project milestones and commissioning activities.
