Senior Automation Engineer

Company Description

Zurich-based green-tech company Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) is a global leader in solutions for energy transition and circular economy including Waste to Energy and Renewable Gas (RG), operating as part of the Hitachi Zosen Corporation Group. HZI acts as a project developer, technology supplier and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor delivering complete turnkey plants and system solutions for thermal and biological waste recovery. Its solutions are based on efficient and environmentally sound technologies, are thoroughly tested, and can be flexibly adapted to customer requirements. HZI’s Service Solutions Group combines its own research and development with comprehensive manufacturing and erection capabilities to provide support throughout a plant’s entire plant cycle. HZI works for customers ranging from established waste management companies to up-and-coming partners in new markets. Its innovative and reliable solutions have been part of more than 1,600 reference projects worldwide.

Job Description

• Engineering and execution of the Distributed Control System (DCS) and other Control Systems for Energy from Waste (EfW) and Renewable Gas (RG) plants
• Preparation and review of control system hardware design documents (cabinet layout drawings, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, termination drawings)
• Participation in Factory Acceptance Testing of different control systems
• Responsible for completeness of the CAE lists related to his products (signal exchange lists, I/O lists, etc.)
• Coaching and Training of entry level members and other Automation Engineers
• Participation in project risk assessments (HAZOP, SIL assessment, Cyber Security Risk Assessment) and in design review meetings with customers and suppliers
• Willingness to travel approx. 10%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Automation with minimum 5 years of experience in engineering of Control Systems, preferably in power plant applications
• Good knowledge of various bus communication protocols (Profibus, Profinet, ModbusTCP, IEC104, OPC UA)
• Good knowledge of field instrumentation and measuring principles for pressure, temperature, level and flow
• TUV Rheinland Functional Safety Engineer or ISA Cyber Security Engineer certificate is an advantage
• Fluency in English. German and other languages are an advantage

Additional Information

We offer
• Responsible challenge with diversified field of activity
• Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Company
• Personal development opportunities through own Inova Academy
• Opportunity to gain an insight into various technical disciplines
• Excellent employment conditions
• Attractive working place (central, good transport links)
• Modern infrastructure

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.