Sr./Principal Engineer-EG Automation (Project)

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Job Description:

The role will oversee and drive the success of automation projects for Filling Line 2 project, focusing on Process Automation systems for Utility and Manufacturing, BMS, QBMS, AAMS, Simulation Platforms and central monitoring etc. This role combines advanced project management, resource allocation, and decision-making to ensure seamless integration and performance of automation solutions. As a senior automation technical leader, the role will also serve as a SME in automation, providing technical mentorship and support to other engineers, guiding technical decision-making, and managing escalations to ensure project milestones are met with high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the project manager to ensure the project is adequately resourced.
• Lead and manage end-to-end execution of automation-centric projects, including Process Automation, BMS, QBMS, AAMS, Simulation Platform and other automation systems/solutions, from design and development through to deployment.
• Strategically allocate and manage automation engineering resources across multiple projects, balancing workload demands for both automation-dominated and equipment/utility-focused projects.
• Assess project requirements and optimize the distribution of engineers to ensure adequate coverage and expertise across initiatives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including process equipment, utility and IT, ensuring project timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are met.
• Develop and track project schedules, resource needs, and budgetary constraints, while mitigating risks to avoid potential delays.
• Oversee the automation systems design, implementation, commissioning, and qualification across multiple disciplines, ensuring compliance with safety, performance, regulatory, and Lilly standards.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks, ensuring that potential delays or challenges are addressed proactively. Escalate issues timely to minimize the project’s impact.
• Provide regular project updates and facilitate project meetings.
• Ensure proper document management, including project, C&Q documents, and procedures etc.
• Leverage lessons learned from previous projects to improve performance and minimize risks on the current project.
• Manage change control of assigned scope.
• Act as the SME in automation systems, providing insights into system architecture, design, and troubleshooting complex issues.
• Lead the development and implementation of technical solutions to optimize automation performance and reliability.
• Make key technical decisions, balancing short-term project needs with long-term strategic goals and escalating issues when necessary to ensure continuity.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level automation engineers, establish best practices, frameworks, and guidelines for automation processes and ensure consistent within the team.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field required.
• Minimum of 8-10 years in automation engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior engineering or project management role within the automation area.
• In-depth knowledge of automation systems and platform (Rockwell), proficient in automation software and tools (e.g., PLC, SCADA) and Instruments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to navigate and resolve escalated technical issues effectively.
• Profound knowledge on GMP and related GQSs, Engineering Standard, HSE requirement, local SOP’s, regulations, etc.
• Project management experience, and participation in large-scale projects.
• Strong communication and partnering skills.
• Proficient in both Chinese and English for communication and documentation.

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