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Job Description
Rockwell Automation's Process Technology (PT) business is a specialist division. We design and implement high-tech, process-centric projects across the Life Sciences, Chemical, Consumer Goods, Oil & Gas, and Energy sectors.
Reporting to the Process Team Lead, you will help integrate detailed process, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation designs to deliver novel, end-to-end project solutions. You will develop both your core process engineering fundamentals and advanced process modelling capabilities. You will work with tools such as Aspen® simulation software, Mathcad®, Ansys®, and Autodesk® products, alongside AI-assisted engineering tools to enhance your skills and expertise.
- Process Design, Simulation & Technical Delivery
- Support execution of design studies across concept, basic, and detailed design phases
- Maintain design deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment lists, and process descriptions
- Perform process simulations and engineering calculations using tools such as Aspen® and Mathcad® to support:
- Mass and energy balances
- Equipment and line sizing
- Pressure relief device sizing and hydraulic analysis
- Use simulation outputs to validate designs, improve performance, and support engineering decisions
- Support evaluation of Best Available Technologies (BAT) and process optimisation opportunities
Project Delivery and Coordination
- Participate in project meetings and contribute to differant engineering teams
- Coordinate with other disciplines i.e. (EC&I, Automation, Mechanical, and Validation) to provide integrated solutions
- Support development of scope of work packages and engineering deliverables
- Ensure resolution of process technical queries (TQs)
Safety, Compliance and Standards
- Ensure all designs comply with client specifications, SOPs, and applicable standards (e.g., PED, ATEX, and GMP)
- Support HAZOP preparation, participation, and close-out activities
- Contribute to Hazardous Area Classification studies
- Support process safety design, including pressure relief and safeguarding requirements
Commissioning & Site Support
- Help develop and witness commissioning and startup protocols
- Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for process equipment and packaged systems
- Participate in site commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities
- Provide on-site engineering support to construction and operations teams
Plan, Commercial & Quality
- Help develop engineering cost estimates and inputs to sales proposals
- Track engineering hours against project budgets, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and cost targets
- Identify and contribute to Design Change Requests (DCRs), including assessment of technical and commercial impacts
- Ensure adherence to the Rockwell Automation Quality Management System (QMS)
- Maintain process SOPs and engineering documentation
- Ensure compliance with required training and applicable company procedures
- Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant local, national, client, and international standards
The essentials - you will have:
- Bachelor's degree or Better in Chemical / Process Engineering or a related discipline
- Open to graduates or those looking to transitioning into a digital / simulation-focused design role with 1+ years experience
- Demonstrate interested in - Process Design / Simulations / Sustainability / Functional Safety
- A "can-do" approach, demonstrate ownership and quality work
- Work with other engineering teams i.e. (EC&I, Automation, Mechanical, and Validation)
- Willingness to travel internationally
- Support on-site construction, commissioning, and startup activities
- Full, clean driver's licence required
You might also have:
- Exposure to project engineering or project delivery environments (desirable)
- Experience or familiarity with process simulation tools (e.g. Aspen® suite) (desirable)
- Familiarity with engineering calculation tools (e.g. Mathcad®) (desirable)
- Exposure to 3D design / CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD® / Autodesk® products) (desirable)
What We Offer:
Our benefits package includes …
- Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
- Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
- Employee Assistance Program
- Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
- On-demand digital course library for professional development
... and other local benefits!
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