System Engineer

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Designing system architecture, including I/O to controller assignment.
• Defining software concepts, configuration guidelines, and testing procedures.
• Implementing and testing third-party interfaces and creating and developing third-party interface protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, OPC) and database / module
• Developing software libraries, encompassing both logic and graphics.
• Crafting project-specific software solutions and reusable software modules.
• Conducting typical software tests to ensure quality standards.
• Designing and developing I/O and core control modules.
• Implementing customized, sophisticated logic solutions.
• Designing user interface graphics for system monitoring.
• Creating internal test plans and conducting internal testing.
• Developing Software Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) plans and leading FAT sessions with customers and handling the associated reporting.
• Designing hardware-software (HW-SW) integration plans and performing coordinated testing.
• Identifying project risks and issues, raising to the Lead Engineer/Project Manager with proposed mitigation plans.
• Assisting the Senior Engineer in handling medium-to-large project execution as Area/Sub-Lead.
• Leading and mentoring small teams, setting clear goals and targets for team members.
• Mentoring and training junior engineers to help improve their skills and knowledge.
• Crafting and maintaining "As Built" documentation.
• Developing Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and conducting SAT at customer locations.
• Providing loop checks, startup, and commissioning support.
• Fixing and implementing bus interfaces (Profibus/Fieldbus).
• Taking full ownership of work you're doing and efficiently leading subordinates and mentoring system engineers to develop their technical development.
• Preparing commissioning progress reports and providing timely updates to management and customers.
• Supervising system handover to the customer and service teams.
• Resolving punch points during site commissioning.

Expertise Requirements:

• Extensive commissioning experience, handling up to 5000 I/Os for Engineers, 10,000 I/Os for Senior Engineers, and over 10,000 I/Os for Lead Engineers. 
• Proficient in commissioning third-party devices, including large video screens (LVS), Zone 1 HMIs, CCTV systems, Fire & Gas (F&G) systems, and Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems.

Quality Control & Assurance

• Implementation of EEEC IMS processes and documentation as needed throughout the project. 
• Adheres to WA quality standards and customer regulatory guidelines. 
• Promotes and practices a "First Time Right" approach. 
• Ensures compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in all technical activities.

Other Duties

• Perform other additional specific duties, when requested by the business. These will, typically, be strategic in nature but could potentially be anything that the post holder is suitably qualified and experienced to undertake. These duties may be assigned to the person under guidance of a supervisor.

Who You Are:

You actively promote the visibility of shared contributions toward achieving goals and build a positive collaboration with customers. In dynamic and unexpected situations, you take swift and critical action. You proactively seek mentorship from relevant sources to ensure timely and informed decision-making. You adopt the risks associated with progressing forward, even when the outcome is uncertain. You ask the right questions to accurately analyze situations. 

• 4-8 years of shown experience in process control and automation, with a strong background in DCS design and commissioning within the automation industry.
• Experience in DCS design and engineering projects is preferred, particularly within sectors such as Oil & Gas, Refineries, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, and Petrochemicals.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites
• Being open to domestic and international travel for assignments.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.