CONTROL SYSTEM & AUTOMATION ENGINEER

at  Yokogawa

Not just a job, but a career
Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.
Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.
About the Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to “co-innovate tomorrow”. We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.
Entry level position for beginning a career in process control engineering. Works as part of the team to complete Primary and Secondary project tasks under close supervision and mentoring by the Project Lead or Manager. May be assigned to small or large projects.

PRIMARY TASKS:

• Compiles and maintains project databases, configuration data, and documentation under direct supervision of application engineer(s).
• Performs routine control configuration activities on Yokogawa systems under the direct supervision of application engineer(s).
• Participates in project meetings and/or site visits to gain experience as requested by the Project Lead.
• Supports application engineers in the compilation of data and preparation of reports for various activities such as customer proposals, FEED studies, project design documents, FAT guides, etc.

SECONDARY TASKS:

• Learns about process control concepts and techniques through mentoring of application engineers, self-study as assigned, and direct project experience.
• Learns about Yokogawa procedures (ISO, Global Engineering standards, Safety, etc.) and project execution methodologies through mentoring of application engineers, self-study as assigned, and direct project experience.
• Learns about the architecture and use of one or more Yokogawa control systems through training classes, mentoring of application engineers, self-study as assigned, and direct project experience.
• Participates in in-house and external training and learning activities as directed by the Engineering Manager.
• Learns the importance of frugal and efficient time management, and reports time promptly and accurately as required by company policies.
• Learns to work cooperatively and efficiently as a member of a project team as assigned by the Project Lead or Engineering Manager.
• Understands and follows safe work practices.
• Travels up to 30% of the time after training
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
  Education & Experience: BS or MS degree (engineering, computer science, physics, or math) or 3 years experience in process control.
  Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each task satisfactorily. The individual must possess good English written and verbal communication skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job the employee is rarely exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is rarely exposed to outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the environment is reasonable. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  Applicants for employment for this position must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Yokogawa.
  Yokogawa wants a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.
  Physical Demand: While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is required to talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include depth perception, ability to adjust focus, close vision, and color vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.
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