Commissioning Automation Engineer

Role overview:

We're seeking a dedicated Commissioning Automation Engineer to join our team at Stargate Hydrogen. You will take a leading role in on-site control system commissioning activities and support the programming of our electrolyser solutions. You will be part of a team developing unique green hydrogen solutions.

You'd fit perfectly into this role and our culture if you are naturally curious, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and are ready to take ownership of your work.

We have high demands regarding the quality and reliability of the solutions we offer to our customers, and we are looking for an Automation Engineer with experience in PLC/IPC programming and integrating communication interfaces between hardware in complex systems.

The role requires periodical travelling and working on-site during the commissioning period of the electrolyser systems.

About the company:

At Stargate, you will be part of a team determined to change the world. We are passionate about climate, hydrogen and innovation.

Our enthusiastic team and pioneering spirit offer the opportunity to devote yourself to work that has a real purpose. We encourage you to think big and outside the box to bring your ideas to life.

Being in a scale-up phase, the company will enable you to shape structure and processes and give you large amounts of responsibility and freedom in your work. The environment is agile, and problems are solved in an unbureaucratic way.

What does the day-to-day look like in this role?

• Conduct on-site commissioning activities of the electrolyser system in close collaboration with the Commissioning team and the Design team (Automation engineer and Control systems engineer).
• Collaborate with the Control Systems team to map out the electrolyser equipment and software requirements and to develop the value proposition.
• Develop high-level electrolyser plant concepts for various industries and applications.
• Present your designed solution to the stakeholders,
• articulating its technical and business value
• Develop cutting-edge automation solutions using PLC/IPC and HMI programming.
• Development of project-specific automation and testing documentation.
• Provide assistance throughout the offer process and detail technical specifications.

Must-have qualifications:

• Background in automation engineering with substantial experience in a similar role.
• Background of control systems commissioning
• Readiness for periodic travel over extended periods
• Ability to manage issues, troubleshoot, and debug.
• Experience in PLC/IPC programming
• IEC 61131 programming languages (LD, IL, FBD, ST, SFC)
• Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT 3
• Safety PLC programming
• Testing and validation of PLC/IPC programmes
• HMI programming
• Utilising web technologies (HTML5, JavaScript)
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as PROFINET, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, Modbus RTU, etc.
• Ability to implement programming best practices, such as object-oriented or structured programming principles, to create clean and maintainable code.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Fluency in English
• Ability to read and interpret P&ID diagrams

Nice-to-have qualifications:

• Experience in hydrogen-related projects
• Experience with automation processes involving gases, liquids, and pressure equipment.
• Experience with SCADA solutions
• Configuration of variable frequency drives, like Siemens G120 and similar models.

Why us?

• You will join a world-class team of 65+ experienced and goal-driven professionals and hydrogen technology experts
• Collaborate with exceptional scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs who have previously built successful businesses.
• Advance your career whilst exploring professional development prospects
• Being part of the early team helping to build the company and culture
• Flexible policy – organise your work between the office and remote locations to achieve the best results and enjoy flexible working hours.
• Employer health insurance or sports compensation.

We aim to fill this position at the earliest opportunity, so we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.