Applied Materials Control Automation Engineer Israel, Center District, Rishon LeZion 513387866
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About the job
The Instrumentation & Control department is part of AMIL facilities organization, responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of Building Management Systems (BMS) and other I&C systems that support critical infrastructure and operations.
As a Control and Automation Engineer, you will play a central role in shaping and supporting the automation infrastructure of our facility.
You will be responsible for developing, updating and maintaining control software and HMI systems, integrating PLCs, and optimizing BMS.
You will collaborate across disciplines to solve complex technical challenges, contribute to energy efficiency initiatives, and drive improvements in system reliability and performance.
What you'll be doing
- Integrate and troubleshoot Building Management Systems (BMS) from concept to completion.
- Monitor and operate BMS and HMI systems, including setpoint and alarm modifications.
- Develop and maintain HMI visualization tools including graphics and trends for local monitoring.
- Provide visualization and historical data tools to support maintenance teams in troubleshooting and diagnostics.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, maintenance, and operations to provide technical support and solutions across various projects and commissioning activities.
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards and safety regulations.
- Support project managers and contractors during system design and implementation, including supervision of software contractors and integrators in PLC programming and HMI development.
- Participate in system validation and performance testing. Verify system functionality during FAT/SAT/OAT and handover processes.
- Collaborate with AMIL Global Information Services (GIS) to integrate control systems and PLCs into the operational network.
- Contribute to energy efficiency initiatives. Develop tools to monitor power consumption and build SQL-based platforms to support third-party reporting and analysis.
What should you have?
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in control software and HMI development.
- Proven practical experience in programming, configuration, and integration of industrial PLCs, HMI, and SCADA systems – primarily with Siemens PLCs and Simplicity SCADA platform.
- Practical knowledge of BMS systems and communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet etc.).
- Proficiency in developing and working with control engineering documents: reviewing and implementation of software based on Sequence of Operations (SOO), definition and development of control architecture, IO lists, communication networks, and system interfaces.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, proven ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- High proficiency in English (spoken and written).
- Required to provide on-site or remote support for critical fault resolution, including outside of regular working hours as needed.
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