DQA-586 Senior Process Automation Engineer

At a glancePosition:
Senior Process Automation EngineerPrimary Location:
Tarragona (ESP), SpainSchedule:
Full timeDate Posted:
12/04/2024Job Number:
R2056727Position Type:
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About you and this roleAs a member of the Polyurethane (PU) Business Focused Team, a part of Dow's Process Automation Technology Group within Technical Expertise & Support (TES), you will be joining a global team of professionals providing Process Automation solutions to the PU Business.
Your team consists of members from Spain, Netherlands, United States, and India.
This role is based in Tarragona, Spain supporting Alkoxylation within the PU portfolio of technologies.
Primary responsibility is for active Process Automation projects staffed by TES in Tarragona; however, you will work with other PA professionals from outside of the region and on occasion may have opportunities to provide support internationally.
You will be working in close collaboration with Operations, other Engineering Functions, Global Technology Centers, and Subject Matter Experts (SME).
Several opportunities exist to develop and grow your knowledge and expertise,as well as opportunities to coach and mentor others.
We have several important projects going on in the region including migration of heritage control systems to modern ABB 800xA control systems comprising Basic Process Control, Safety Instrumented Systems, Batch Management, and Integration into Enterprise systems.
ResponsibilitiesDesign and/or modify the ABB 800xA basic process control system (BPCS).
Develop the functional requirement specification (FRS) for the system & create detailed design specifications (DDS).
Develop control software, operator graphics and simulation software.
Complete the factory acceptance tests (FAT) and commissioning activities.
Provide training of operations and support commissioning and start-up of the manufacturing assets.
Partner with other engineers and technicians to determine the process control requirements.
Drive strategic solutions and improvements in partnership with stakeholders.
Complete necessary Dow provided training and become a SME in at least one of our Alkoxylation SME Network teams.
Engage with stakeholders and cross-discipline and cross-functional global project teams.
QualificationsMaster's degree in engineering or science.
Minimum 3 years of related experience with at least 1 year of experience with the ABB 800xA control platform.
Proficient in Spanish and English languages.
Ability to work in an in-plant industrial environment, Advanced Process Automation, Control System Design, Project Management, Technical Training, Cross-functional Collaboration, Problem-Solving.
Preferred SkillsExperience with Dow's MOD5 control platform and ability to read Dowtran code.
Prior experience migrating a manufacturing control system.
Additional notes- This job is located in Tarragona, Spain and does not offer relocation support.
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