Control & Safety Systems Engineer

As a Control & Safety Systems Engineer, you will design, implement, and optimize industrial automation and safety systems that ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient operations for our customers. You will play a key role across the full project lifecycle, from concept and design through to commissioning and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Design & Solution Delivery

• Design and develop control and safety system solutions (e.g. DCS, SIS, PLC) based on customer requirements and industry standards
• Perform feasibility studies, simulations, and testing to validate design concepts
• Translate technical and business requirements into robust engineering specifications

Implementation & Commissioning

• Configure, test, and deploy control and safety systems at customer sites
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
• Ensure systems are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards

Standards, Compliance & Safety

• Apply and contribute to engineering standards, specifications, and best practices
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g. functional safety, IEC standards)
• Conduct inspections and assessments to verify system integrity and safety

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Execute tasks within project plans, timelines, and budgets
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Act as a technical point of contact for customers during project delivery

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, tools, and methodologies
• Contribute to innovation initiatives and digital/automation advancements
• Support knowledge sharing and best practice adoption across teams

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare clear and accurate technical documentation, reports, and specifications
• Maintain project documentation in line with quality and compliance requirements

Behavioral Competencies

Managing Complexity

• Analyzes complex technical challenges and identifies practical, effective solutions
• Evaluates multiple scenarios and understands downstream impacts

Collaboration

• Builds strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams
• Shares knowledge proactively and supports team success

Key Skills & Expertise

• Control & Safety Systems Engineering (DCS, SIS, PLC)
• Engineering design, specification, and implementation
• Functional safety and regulatory compliance
• Testing, validation, and system integration
• Project planning and scheduling
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Technical reporting and documentation
• Stakeholder management and communication

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Automation, Control Systems or related)
• Proven experience in control and/or safety systems engineering within industrial environments
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g. IEC 61508 / 61511) is an advantage
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset

What Success Looks Like

• High-quality system designs delivered right first time
• Projects executed safely, on time, and within budget
• Strong customer satisfaction and long-term relationships
• Continuous improvement contributions to engineering practices

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