We are now looking for an Engineering Team Lead that will be responsible for overall engineering and the design of project specific Process Control System solutions within the applications engineering field, to meet the requirements of both the end-users and Emerson Process Management business. You will lead and coach the Swiss DeltaV Engineering team to build and maintain an environment, team members enjoy working in and providing the best services and solutions in Switzerland. In addition to this you could be personally engaged in DeltaV engineering and support activities and act as Control Systems Lead Engineer on assigned projects, focusing on the overall design and engineering of the projects.
Join us for an exciting career opportunity in a successful and international organization that values personal development!
• Assists the Sales organization in demonstrations, presentations and Engineering service estimates.
• In this dual role, it is expected that you work 80% of his time as Control Systems Lead Engineer and 20% as Engineering Team Leader. • Leads, manages and develop the Engineering Team in Switzerland.
• Develops, applies and introduces new and efficient engineering strategies, methods and services, which support the development and profitability of the Swiss Engineering team.
• Works closely with the Engineering Manager to assure that the required adequate Engineering capabilities and resources are selected and available (local and from CoE) to support all the Engineering activities within Switzerland. Collaborates with the CoE resource management on regular basis.
• Supports the Engineering Manager to achieve the country specific important metrics for Productivity, Safety, Maturity and the Engineering Management pillars.
• Works closely with the Project Management team in order to agree the course of action necessary to complete the assigned engineering activities in a timely and successful manner within the Project budget.
• Interfaces and coordinates all technical issues relating to Engineering activities with the Engineering team, internal and external clients as required for providing successful services and solutions.
• Ensures that the Engineering team is properly equipped, trained and developed to meet current and planned future business needs.
• Ensures Engineering activities meet standards imposed by safety legislation or by quality requirements.
• Maintains and owns Engineering service related ISO procedures and work instructions.
• Leads the Project team in close cooperation with the Project Manager.
• Interfaces and coordinates all technical issues relating to the project with the project team, internal and external clients as required for the successful execution of the project.
• Responsible for the assignment of required engineering activities to project team, monitors the project performance and progress.
• Ensures that adequate and efficient engineering techniques, productivity tools and methods are applied as needed during the project following the PMO standards.
• Handle the overall technical correctness of the software and the associated user documentation.
• Responsible for validation activities for DCS qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) including test protocol development, execution and reporting.
The work location will be at customer side and also home office. The preferred work location is Basel & Basel area. Or you should be flexible to join in person the monthly / bi-monthly to the team meeting in Basel.
Who You Are:
You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations. You display a can-do attitude in good and bad times. You show consistency between words and actions. You are a doer! You are used to gather insights and inputs from colleagues and implement tasks independently.
For This Role, You Will Need:
• Education: Bachelor’ Degree, preferred background Electrical or Process Automation Engineering and a minimum of 7 years experience in a Control engineering project environment.
• Knowledge (preferred): GAMP, S88, S95, Validation and Life Science automation experience, MS-Office Applications
• Language skills: English – fluent, German - good, French - good
• Interpersonal skills: Professional attitude, technical orientation, customer focus, team oriented, flexibility and self learning
• Must have a valid car driving license
• Willingness to travel to other world areas (especially in DACH) for training or business trips or for longer assignments.
• Should be used to work with modern software tools, applications and engineering techniques.
• Should have the ability to work effectively with colleagues, suppliers and customers either internally or externally to the business, in ascertaining requirements, informing, advising, supporting and consulting, documenting all aspects required in the provision of the department and businesses work.
• Should have experience with leading the engineering or project teams of minimum 5 engineers.
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
• Preferred background Electrical or Process Automation Engineering.
• Knowledge (preferred): GAMP, S88, S95, Validation and Life Science automation experience, MS-Office Applications
• Has significant experience of working as a Control Systems Engineer in a process industry environment (e.g. Life Science, Chemical, Food and Beverage, Pulp and Paper). Ideally experience as Lead or as a Senior.
• Has strong knowledge of some, preferably all, of the following elements: Process Automation, DCS and PLC, Control strategies and technologies, Commissioning and start-up of Automation (DeltaV) and preferably also about Server, PC and network equipment (Switches).
• Has strong capabilities to handle complex projects in a fast changing environment, do be able to make fast and the best decisions for the company, team and customer. To motivate the team and inspire changes proactive for effectiveness.
Our Offer to You:
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