Principal Process Automation Engineer Job at Airswift Sweden (Houston)

Senior Principal Process Automation Engineer

The primary purpose of this role is to drive the growth and expansion of new bus...

Location

United States , Houston

Salary:

Not provided

Airswift Sweden

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Configuration of DCS/SIS/PLC systems building points and complex loops from P&ID’s
Setup and integration of hardware for DCS/SIS/PLC systems
HMI configuration for DCS/SIS/PLC systems
Significant experience with expertise in leading control systems projects in the industry and managing a team
Specific front end engineering experience developing project scope, control system philosophy, systems architecture, process safety studies, SIL determination, P&ID development and building TIC estimates
Selection, specification and procurement of field instrumentation
Selection, specification and procurement of BPCS/PLC/SIS systems
Experience with design deliverables such as instrument and IO indexes, written specifications, cause and effect diagrams, PLC / DCS / SIS Systems networking and architecture, binary logic diagrams, instrument datasheets, FAT & SAT protocols, proof test protocols, construction scope of works and project execution plans and schedules
Experience working in the field with specific support for construction management, FAT and SAT, installation qualification, commissioning and handover
Systems experience should include major systems vendors such as Honeywell, Emerson, Triconex, Foxboro, Siemens, Rockwell, ABB

Job Responsibility

Drive the growth and expansion of new business opportunities within the industrial automation sector by leveraging cutting-edge digital, technology, and autonomous solutions
Identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends, fostering strategic partnerships, and delivering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability
Strong self-starter, entrepreneurial mindset and motivated
Practical consulting experience - including scoping, selling, and delivery
Work with Client offices to share work and integrate staff on projects for a blended execution team
Project experience includes coordinating interfaces with engineering partners, construction contractors, equipment manufacturers, system integrators and project management as well as technical disciplines including process, civil, structural, piping, mechanical, and electrical
Desire to expand role and be adaptable to client's needs
Assists, and later, leads the preparation of proposals, execution plans and budgets
Project experience working on all engineering phases within a project from concept through design and engineering, construction support, and commissioning/validation and handover
Project experience in the development and commissioning of complex automation projects

Principal Process Engineer

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—r...

Location

United States , Round Lake

Salary:

112000.00 - 154000.00 USD / Year

Baxter

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related field preferred).
Ability to work in a Penicillin/Cephalosporin facility.
5+ years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Onsite, fulltime role with less than 10% travel.
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, safety standards, and validation practices.
Experience with automation platforms.
Strong technical capability across motion control, VFDs, pneumatics/hydraulics, plus mechanical aptitude
experience with Serialization and SCADA is a plus.
Apply structured risk-reduction tools (FMEA, failure-mode prevention), Industry 4.0 technologies (AI vision, robotics), and methodologies like Six Sigma, DFSS, and VOC.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Job Responsibility

Support daily operations by improving control systems, addressing obsolescence, and increasing equipment reliability.
Develop and implement improvement strategies aligned with site priorities and long-term business objectives.
Troubleshoot and optimize automated equipment to boost throughput, uptime, and repeatability.
Map process flows and critical control points to enable data-driven decision-making.
Advance digital transformation through automation, data integration, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
Use Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical tools to remove bottlenecks and enhance process capability.
Lead or support root-cause analysis and problem-solving for project-specific challenges.
Execute continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
Develop and update SOPs, protocols, and work instructions to align with process and equipment changes.
Lead NCR/CAPA investigations and drive effective corrective and preventive actions.

What we offer

Support for Parents
Continuing Education/ Professional Development
Employee Health & Well-Being Benefits
Paid Time Off
2 Days a Year to Volunteer
medical and dental coverage that start on day one
basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts

Fulltime

Senior Principal Engineer (Automation)

Being an Engineer at Baxter means you play a critical role in helping us achieve...

Location

United States , Marion

Salary:

128000.00 - 176000.00 USD / Year

Baxter

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred)
8+ years of experience in a similar role
8+ years of Rockwell PLC experience
Servo control systems (Rockwell, Yaskawa)
Ability to read and write electrical schematics
Hands on mechanical
AutoCAD drafting

Job Responsibility

Supervising a Controls Engineering Team and providing day to day engineering support
Providing technical mentorship to other engineering staff, engineering, and maintenance technicians
Providing analysis of plant manufacturing capacity, process optimization and automation, VIP identification and implementation, process validation planning/execution using lean manufacturing techniques and other problem-solving tools
Develop or participate in the development of solutions to problems for assigned projects
Participate in continuous improvement projects
Work with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing regulatory compliance issues
Write, implement, and report on validation activities
Design and perform routine testing, project experiments, and analysis of data and report on results
Perform engineering studies on new equipment to resolve accurate settings, control points, etc. including data gathering during start up and test batches
Initiate new or revision of protocols/operating instructions specific to the project

What we offer

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401K match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement

Fulltime

Senior Principal Engineer (Automation)

Location

United States , Marion

Salary:

128000.00 - 176000.00 USD / Year

Baxter

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred)
8+ years of experience in a similar role
8+ years of Rockwell PLC experience
Servo control systems (Rockwell, Yaskawa)
Ability to read and write electrical schematics
Hands on mechanical
AutoCAD drafting
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Job Responsibility

Supervising a Controls Engineering Team and providing day to day engineering support
Provide technical mentorship to other engineering staff, engineering, and maintenance technicians
Provide analysis of plant manufacturing capacity, process optimization and automation, VIP identification and implementation, process validation planning/execution using lean manufacturing techniques and other problem-solving tools
Develop or participate in the development of solutions to problems for assigned projects
Participate in continuous improvement projects
Work with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing regulatory compliance issues
Write, implement, and report on validation activities
Design and perform routine testing, project experiments, and analysis of data and report on results
Perform engineering studies on new equipment to resolve accurate settings, control points, etc. including data gathering during start up and test batches
Initiate new or revision of protocols/operating instructions specific to the project

What we offer

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401K match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement

Fulltime

Senior Principal Engineer (Automation)

Location

United States , Marion

Salary:

128000.00 - 176000.00 USD / Year

Baxter

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred)
8+ years of experience in a similar role
8+ years of Rockwell PLC experience
Servo control systems (Rockwell, Yaskawa)
Ability to read and write electrical schematics
Hands on mechanical
AutoCAD drafting

Job Responsibility

Supervising a Controls Engineering Team and providing day to day engineering support
Provide technical mentorship to other engineering staff, engineering, and maintenance technicians
Providing analysis of plant manufacturing capacity, process optimization and automation, VIP identification and implementation, process validation planning/execution using lean manufacturing techniques and other problem-solving tools
Develop or participate in the development of solutions to problems for assigned projects
Participate in continuous improvement projects
Work with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing regulatory compliance issues
Write, implement, and report on validation activities
Design and perform routine testing, project experiments, and analysis of data and report on results
Perform engineering studies on new equipment to resolve accurate settings, control points, etc. including data gathering during start up and test batches
Initiate new or revision of protocols/operating instructions specific to the project

What we offer

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401K match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service

Fulltime

Sr Principal Engineer, Automation Projects

In this role, you will provide engineering leadership and project management for...

Location

United States , Round Lake

Salary:

128000.00 - 176000.00 USD / Year

Baxter

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is required
8 or more years of engineering experience
Experience using mechanical CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
Experience working in an aseptic processing or cGMP manufacturing environment preferred
Experience developing automated manufacturing equipment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to lead and work within small, cross‑functional teams
Ability to develop solutions that balance technical performance, cost, and business needs

Job Responsibility

Provide engineering leadership and project management for manufacturing equipment designed and built internally by Baxter Engineering's Process Automation team
Lead automation projects from early concept through final design and implementation
Plan and lead project work, select appropriate engineering approaches, and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget
Support documentation, provide guidance to technicians, and help train others on automation technologies
Lead project teams by defining scope, requirements, schedules, and goals
Assign project tasks and ensure work is completed as planned
Work closely with engineers, designers, technicians, manufacturing teams, and outside vendors to support equipment design, procurement, build, and acceptance
Lead cost estimates for major automation and capital projects
Track project budgets and manage spending of approved funds
Support continuous improvement of engineering processes and help advance standard automation practices

What we offer

Support for Parents
Continuing Education/ Professional Development
Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
Paid Time Off
2 Days a Year to Volunteer
Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts

Fulltime

Sr Principal Engineer, Automation Projects

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—r...

Location

United States , Round Lake

Salary:

128000.00 - 176000.00 USD / Year

Baxter

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is required
8 or more years of engineering experience
Experience using mechanical CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
Experience working in an aseptic processing or cGMP manufacturing environment preferred
Experience developing automated manufacturing equipment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to lead and work within small, cross‑functional teams
Ability to develop solutions that balance technical performance, cost, and business needs.

Job Responsibility

Lead project teams by defining scope, requirements, schedules, and goals
Assign project tasks and ensure work is completed as planned
Work closely with engineers, designers, technicians, manufacturing teams, and outside vendors to support equipment design, procurement, build, and acceptance
Lead cost estimates for major automation and capital projects
Track project budgets and manage spending of approved funds
Support continuous improvement of engineering processes and help advance standard automation practices
Investigate manufacturing or field issues and develop design improvements
Provide indirect supervision and technical guidance to technicians working on assigned projects
Support technical documentation and technology training
Supports global collaboration through periodic travel to Baxter sites globally.

What we offer

Medical and dental coverage
Basic life insurance
Accident insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays

Fulltime

Principal Automation Engineer

An experienced Principal Automation Engineer to lead and coordinate automation a...

Location

United Kingdom , Grimsby

Salary:

Not provided

Airswift Sweden

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 10 years' industry experience in Oil & Gas (downstream), process, utilities, or pharmaceutical industries
Proven engineering leadership in automation across FEED, detailed design, testing, and commissioning phases
Strong knowledge of electrical and control interfacing between automation systems and process plant equipment, including instrumentation, control valves, motor starters, and actuators
Sound understanding of hazardous area classifications and protection requirements (ATEX)
Hands-on experience with PLC, SCADA, and/or DCS platforms and industrial communication protocols (e.g. Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP)
Degree qualified in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation, Automation, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent (preferred)
Experience with sequential or batch automation design (preferred)
Knowledge of EEMUA 191 Alarm Management and IEC 61508 / IEC 61511 Functional Safety standards (preferred)

Job Responsibility

Perform site surveys to identify suitable cutover strategies aligned with plant outages and manual operating modes
Lead the FEED process, including engineering work requests, deliverable structures, and testing and cutover strategies
Review and approve DCS and PLC proposals from vendors and system integrators
Review and approve EC&I and OEM detailed design documentation
Lead multi-disciplinary design review meetings with Clients, EPCs, and OEM subject matter experts
Develop Control Narratives from P&IDs, operating procedures, and/or reverse-engineered PLC or DCS configurations
Develop and approve FAT, SAT, and plant commissioning procedures
Coordinate and support site commissioning and start-up activities

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