Senior / Lead Automation Engineer

Join an experienced team and build together modern IT solutions for international customers. If you prefer working in a friendly environment without unnecessary formalities and the quality of created code is important to you, you are at the right place!

INTechHouse (SoftBlue) is a place full of passion, mutual inspiration and challenges. We have a modern Research and Development Center, where we develop and test innovative solutions in programming and IoT. Join us!

 

As a Senior / Lead Automation Engineer , you will work on automation and control system solutions for subsea production control systems . You will be involved in system engineering, PLC/SCADA development, technical documentation, testing, troubleshooting and project delivery , ensuring compliance with client, industry and regulatory requirements .

Depending on your experience level, you may also take technical ownership , mentor engineers and support improvements in engineering processes, software quality and product development activities .

You may be a good fit if you have:

• a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or another engineering/science-based discipline, or equivalent practical experience,
• strong automation engineering experience , preferably in subsea production control systems, offshore oil & gas or industrial control system environments ,
• practical experience with PLC and HMI/SCADA technologies , such as Siemens, ABB, Schneider, Rockwell, TwinCAT Soft PLC or Ignition SCADA ,
• experience with industrial communication protocols , such as Modbus TCP, CAN, Ethernet UDP, Ethernet/IP, OPC or OPC UA ,
• good understanding of software development methodologies, object-oriented design, source control, code quality, development processes and process improvement ,
• experience preparing and reviewing requirements, design specifications, interface specifications, test requirements, technical documentation and software/project deliverables ,
• knowledge of subsea control modules, EPU, MCS, hydraulic/electrical distribution systems or similar control system architecture,
• strong troubleshooting, communication and delivery skills , including system-level debugging, use of analytical tools, report writing, presentation, knowledge sharing, stakeholder cooperation, project planning and ability to work with global teams.
• able to travel to and work at sites as assigned by Company.

Nice to have

• Experience with digital technologies, remote monitoring systems or cybersecurity standards for industrial control systems .
• Experience in product development cycles, prototyping, technology qualification or field trials .
• Strong project management skills .

In this role, you will be responsible for:

As a Senior Automation Engineer , you will be responsible for:

• engineering, integrating and delivering subsea production control system solutions , covering hardware, software, PLC/SCADA, HMI, industrial communication and system integration activities,
• developing, maintaining and troubleshooting PLC and SCADA applications , including creating functions from scratch, using source control and maintaining code quality through engineering best practices,
• preparing and reviewing key technical deliverables, including System FDS, software requirements, software design documents, system architecture, control narratives, interface specifications, project/design requirements and test procedures ,
• ensuring engineering delivery in line with contract specifications, client expectations, local regulatory requirements and industry standards , such as API 17F, IEC and ISO ,
• supporting system testing, troubleshooting, optimisation and standardisation of automation solutions across projects,
• participating in design reviews, risk assessments, innovation workshops and technical reviews to improve quality, safety, efficiency and product differentiation ,
• contributing where relevant to NPI and R&D activities , including evaluation of emerging technologies, prototyping, product qualification, field trials and use of analytical tools to support product or offering development,
• working with global and cross-functional teams , providing technical input to project plans, reporting progress and travelling to company or client sites when required.

In the Lead role, we would also expect you to:

• take ownership of selected control system engineering deliverables and software project execution ,
• provide technical direction , mentor engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team,
• influence design decisions and ensure cross-project standardisation of engineering solutions,
• drive improvements in design quality, documentation, engineering processes, software development practices, code quality and resource optimisation .

We offer:

• challenging role within the company that creates innovative solutions,
• work in international environment on demanding projects,
• B2B cooperation model or employment contract,
• hybrid work model,
• subsidized private medical care, life insurance, multisport card,
• integration meetings,
• employee referral program.