Project Leader

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Job Summary: This professional will provide technical leadership for industrial automation projects, performing hybrid tasks in programming, testing, and diagnostics to ensure proper operation of control systems, with emphasis on quality and compliance with international standards. Key Highlights: 1. Technical leadership in industrial automation projects 2. Hybrid role encompassing programming, testing, and system diagnostics 3. Focus on quality, reliability, and compliance with international standards Job Description: **Talented people make Schneider Electric a great company!** This professional will be responsible for providing technical leadership for industrial automation projects, supporting teams in maintenance and commissioning activities for automation systems across various industrial segments. The role is hybrid, involving programming, testing, diagnostics, and adjustments to equipment and control systems to ensure proper operation according to Schneider and customer standards. The environment is dynamic and collaborative, ensuring efficient integration between control and safety systems, with emphasis on quality, reliability, and compliance with international standards.**Responsibilities:** * Lead industrial automation projects technically, coordinating multidisciplinary teams. * Define architecture for DCS (Foxboro), SIS (Triconex), and PLC (Modicon) systems. * Develop technical specifications, I/O lists, diagrams, and control strategies. * Supervise programming, FAT/SAT testing, commissioning, and start\-up. * Ensure compliance with IEC 61511, ISA\-88, ISA\-95, and internal standards. * Interface with customers, suppliers, and internal departments for technical alignment. * Support maintenance and operations by providing training and technical assistance. * Prepare technical documentation, including point lists, control diagrams, test plans, and commissioning reports. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (electrical engineering, instrumentation, process, IT). (External) Brazilian Portuguese Qualifications: **Requirements:** * Proficiency in industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, FF). * Ability to read and interpret P\&IDs, electrical diagrams, and logic diagrams. * Knowledge of functional safety systems (SIS). * Management of schedules and technical resources during commissioning. * Agile and accurate problem resolution. * Clear communication with technical and operational teams. * Teamwork and technical leadership in high-pressure environments. * Adaptability to scope changes and field conditions. * Time and priority management in dynamic environments. * Commitment to safety and quality throughout all project phases. * Multidisciplinary profile capable of handling interface-related topics across disciplines such as design, electrical, procurement, automation, and operation of the respective industrial unit covered under this contract and other contracted units. * Proven practical experience in projects using Schneider/Foxboro DCS. * Proven practical experience in projects using Triconex and Modicon PLCs. * Proven practical experience in projects using PI System and System Platform. * Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., ladder logic, structured text, control scripts). * Knowledge of control network topologies (ring, star, bus, etc.). * Familiarity with Windows tools, Word, MS Access, etc. * Advanced Excel. * Advanced/Intermediate English. * Ability to perform commissioning, troubleshooting, and failure analysis of complex systems. * Solid experience in industrial automation projects. * Technical leadership and team management. **Desirable:** * Technical or Engineering degree (preferably Electrical, Automation, Control, or related field). * Foxboro Certified Engineer, Triconex TÜV Certification, Schneider Modicon Specialist. * Familiarity with AVEVA solution portfolio (Historian, MES, Edge). **Location:** São Paulo/SP **Tell us more about you! 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