LEAD PROJECT ENGINEER
Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.
We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!
Job Description
As a Lead Project Engineer you will design, define and implement complex system requirements for customers and prepare studies and analyze existing systems. You will determine system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility. You will coordinate design of subsystems and integration of total system and will identify, analyze and resolve program support deficiencies. In this role you develop and recommend corrective actions while leading the development of complex infrastructure and mass transit solutions, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
You will report to the COE Engineering Manager and have a hybrid schedule working in Prague.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead technical design, develop, and deliver Rockwell Automations PlantPAx DCS solutions and Rail Application projects, including SCADA, GIDS (Guideway Intrusion detection Systems), and ODS (Obstacle Detection Systems)..
- Technical design, implementation, and testing of control system software including control modules, equipment modules, equipment phases, graphics, alarms, safety interlocks, etc.
- Ensure that systems and associated documents are designed in compliance with all relevant standards, including RAMS and SIL requirements.
- Coordinate efforts for resources from the Global Engineering organization.
- Develop expertise and own libraries for Rail Applications.
- Generating detailed technical design documents and qualification documents.
The Essentials - You Will Have:
- Bachelor's in engineering or science with a focus on Automation & Control, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Mechatronics.
- 3+ years of project delivery experience in automation solutions, infrastructure or mass transit sector.
- Knowledge of Rail Applications (SCADA, GIDS, ODS).
- Experience in PLC, HMI, SCADA is required.
- Knowledge of RAMS (EN 50126) and SIL (IEC 61508, EN 50128, EN 50129) standards.
- Solid knowledge of Hardware Design principles and electrical schematics
- Languages: fluent English.
- Legal authorization to work in the EU.
- Willingness to work & travel across EMEA when required. Approx. 20-40% of time.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
- Experience delivering infrastructure or mass transit solutions.
- Solid experience in the Rockwell Automation portfolio of products such as Studio5000 & FactoryTalk Software, especially FT View SE
What We Offer:
Our benefits package includes …
- Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
- Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
- On-demand digital course library for professional development
- Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
- Employee Assistance Program
- Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
... and other local benefits!
At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.
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