Automation Analyst

This position programs fully tested automation systems according client requirements and departmental standards, supports production inquiries and problems.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform troubleshooting of equipment: support day-to-day requests from maintenance and production, active participation in daily operational meetings with actions follow-up, handling troubleshooting change requests, supports to 24h/7d service as required. Provide knowledge support to suppliers for equipment issues. Execute shutdown and slowdown automation tasks.

Develop relationships with businesses and functions to understand their needs. Develop business or functional knowledge by responding to and resolving user questions, problems and inquiries.

  • Prepare and update URS, FS, DS, technical specification, Spare parts list for automation systems. Upgrade system hardware & software. Give feedback to develop control strategy and systems for new installations.

Develop test requirements, prepare and document test. Code, test, document, perform validation activities.

  • Provide feedback to Subject Master Experts for identifying system issues and continuous improvement opportunities. Manages change requests for continuous improvement. Assist in developing detailed specifications from which incumbent will write programs.

Develop analytic skills to identify solutions to problems and identify opportunities. Work with the business or function to assist in the discussion of proposed solutions.

Profile

  • Bachelor's degree in automation, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
  • 1+ years of programming experience either through formal education, internship, or relevant work experience
  • Automation technical skills in technology used (PLC Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and/or Siemens S7, ProficyiFix HMI/SCADA supervision and/or Rockwell supervision, Programming in VB, automation field networks)
  • Understanding of database concepts
  • Solid written and verbal skills in French. Basic English knowledge.
  • Ability to understand the technical installations, the equipments and systems installed on the site.
  • Ability to read technical drawings e.g. P&IDs.
  • Ability to understand validation protocols and operating procedures.
  • Must be a solid team player, able to meet deadlines and handle changing priorities.
  • Develop problem-solving skills to assist in resolution of business problems.

Interested? Send your application to Catherine Sonveaux :

Shire, Boulevard René Branquart 80, 7860 Lessines