Lead Engineer - Netanya, Israel

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Engineer to join our team in the Oil & Gas industry.

The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing complex integrated control and security systems from both hardware and software perspectives. This role involves producing and reviewing documentation and procedures throughout the project development lifecycle. Additionally, the Lead Engineer will oversee installation, commissioning, and maintenance activities on-site, ensuring successful project execution.

In this role, you will interact closely with end users to define system requirements and implement necessary modifications. You will also be responsible for programming, debugging, and modifying software for PLCs, networks, and other Internet-related systems. Your work will include developing code for commercial or end-user applications such as materials management or plant management, utilizing current programming languages and technologies to write, test, and debug applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Technically leads the design, implementation, test and start-up phases of complex systems projects.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to plan and schedule project activities effectively.
• Drive requirements definition, system conceptualization and design efforts for complex system projects.
• Leads efforts of the technical team and contractors on complex projects.
• Coaches and mentors less-experienced engineers assigned to projects.
• Leverages and shares specialized application knowledge or specialized technology knowledge within Rockwell.
• Responsible for meeting project schedule, budgeted hours, and customer satisfaction targets.
• Must be commercially aware of the impact to the business of selecting and developing the project design and implementation.
• Builds partnerships at a technical level with key customers.
• Responsible for following all applicable corporate, company, governmental and regulatory policies and procedures as appropriate for this position.
• Expected to deliver several sales opportunities and leads through direct involvement with customers, during a project and post implementation.
• Responsible for delivering projects that meet the quality systems of the customer and the business unit.

The Individual

• Master’s Degree in engineering discipline (i.e. Industrial/Process automation, Informatics, Electronics) or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within the Oil & Gas sector, is required.
• Knowledges of Rockwell Automation PLCs as well as in Wonderware HMI application is highly beneficial for the role.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a project team, either as a supervisor or a team member.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is mandatory.
• Willingness and ability to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial onshore and offshore plants, ships, and other locations as required.