Senior Engineer - Process Automation (AB PLC Wonder Intouch)

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.    

Wood India Consulting division is currently recruiting for a Senior Automation Engineer with AB PLC Wonder Intouch experience to support on key projects for our Systems Integration (SI) team in the UK.   

This role will be based out of our Chennai office.   

The Role   

The Senior Automation Hardware Engineer will be responsible for the initial design and selection of components through to supervising and supporting the actual build. You will join a team of multi discipline experts, supporting exciting projects across high-profile clients within Woods Digital Consulting business.   

As a Hardware Engineer, you will have the expert knowledge to assist in the implementation of a variety of projects, specialising in the hardware design of the automation controls.   

 This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Hardware engineer with a positive and proactive approach to ensuring continuous improvements, customer satisfaction and safety performance, who is looking for a role that provides technical challenges and variety.   

Our Clients and Projects    

Designing the future. Transforming the world.   

Our Systems Integration (SI) team, work with a variety of high-profile clients across the energy sector. Delivering bespoke essential automation and control solutions that enable a safer and more efficient operation.    

Within SI, we are architecting our clients' digital ecosystems to be inherently safe, cybersecure and operable. Within our teams we integrate client source systems across their IT, Operational Technology (OT) environments, securely pushing OT data into IT systems as a foundation for transformation.   

We design and integrate operational technology to achieve business, production, and operational goals.    

Visit our web page to find out more about the exciting work we do: ​Automation & systems integration | Wood   

 What we can offer  

•  Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector within the UK and other international locations as required   

• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant    

• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business    

• Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market    

• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests    

• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession    

The key objectives for this role are:  

• Responsible for identifying/defining the Automation AB PLC Wonder Intouch requirements and solutions for the client 
• Implements the defined AB PLC Wonder Intouch Automation solutions 
• Supports the Lead Engineer in accomplishing project objectives 
• Applies integration concepts to a wide variety of systems and across multiple vendor platforms 
• Engineers’ technical aspects of automation project design and / or implementation for assigned activities 
• Implements the hardware design activities for assigned activities 
• Prepares engineering studies, design drawings and material and equipment specifications 
• Resolves specialty related engineering issues by applying accepted principles, codes, and standards 

What makes you remarkable?    

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.   

Expected: 

• Prior experience and competency in Automation Engineering 
• Experience in creating hardware documents / drawings, in design software eg Eplan, Autocad, Promis-e 
• Experienced in AB PLC Wonder Intouch 
• Detailed experience with multiple system implementation project platforms 
• Experience of the hardware specification and design of PLC systems and design of hardwired Safety Systems 
• Experience in creating hardware installation documents 
• Knowledge of modern automation and control applications, tools, methodologies, or equal training / experience 
• Good working knowledge of current industry specific technology / and safety requirements 
• Inquisitive, well organised and have a keen eye for detail 

Desired: 

• Bachelor's degree or a master's degree in an engineering discipline  
• Brownfield upgrades / replacement automation and control projects experience 
• Prior on-site experience is advantageous 

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement  We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.