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Automation Engineer (Rayong site-based)

Novonesis

Job Location:

Rayong - Thailand

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 27 August 2026 (4 days ago)

Application Deadline: 24 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Interested in a career that matters

At Novonesis we believe in unlocking the power of biology to create better business and a more sustainable future. Our Thailand Project Management team plays a critical role in transforming strategic ideas and biosolutions into operational capabilities by delivering capital investment projects that support manufacturing excellence capacity expansion sustainability and business growth.

As an Automation Engineer you will join a high-performing team of project professionals responsible for delivering projects from concept to commissioning and handover. This is a dynamic role where you will work closely with manufacturing engineering and project stakeholders to implement reliable automation solutions that strengthen operational performance and support Novonesis growth ambitions.

The Role & Your Impact

As an Automation Engineer you will be responsible for delivering automation and process control solutions that ensure safe reliable and efficient project execution and manufacturing operations. This is a mixed operational tactical and strategic role with a primary focus on project execution process control optimization and technology implementation.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead and execute automation-related activities for CAPEX projects including system design engineering reviews programming coordination FAT/SAT support commissioning start-up and project handover.
Provide technical expertise for PLC DCS SCADA HMI instrumentation and industrial network systems to improve plant reliability and operational efficiency.
Ensure automation solutions comply with Novonesis engineering standards EHS requirements cybersecurity expectations and local regulations.
Support CAPEX planning feasibility studies technical procurement activities and budget estimation.
Collaborate with project managers production teams maintenance teams engineering functions and contractors to deliver projects safely on time within budget and according to performance requirements.
Contribute to root cause investigations corrective actions cybersecurity initiatives and system lifecycle management activities.

What Youll Need to Be Successful

We are looking for an automation professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Required qualifications and experience:

Bachelors degree in Automation Engineering Control Engineering Electrical Engineering Instrumentation Engineering Mechatronics Engineering or a related technical discipline.
510 years of experience in industrial automation process control manufacturing engineering or capital project execution within biotechnology pharmaceutical food & beverage chemical fermentation or similar process industries.
Strong knowledge of PLC DCS SCADA HMI instrumentation systems industrial communication networks and process control principles.
Experience with automation commissioning FAT/SAT execution troubleshooting and startup support.
Ability to interpret engineering documentation including P&IDs functional specifications control narratives loop drawings and cause-and-effect matrices.
Knowledge of safety standards Management of Change (MOC) and project execution processes.
Fluent spoken and written English.

Essential competencies:

Analytical and structured problem-solving
Strong stakeholder management and collaboration
Adaptability and resilience in complex project environments
Proactive ownership and accountability
Continuous improvement mindset

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

The following qualifications would be considered advantageous but are not required:

Experience with ABB Sattline ABB 800xA Yokogawa or AVEVA PI systems.
Experience in biotechnology fermentation enzyme pharmaceutical or food manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity and OT/IT integration.
Experience working in international or global project environments.
Knowledge of Thai engineering regulations and contractor management.
Curiosity for emerging technologies and digital transformation opportunities.

What We Offer

At Novonesis we offer an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with talented colleagues across functions and geographies.

Exposure to diverse automation and capital projects that directly support business growth and manufacturing excellence.
Collaboration with regional and global engineering automation and technology networks.
Opportunities to expand your technical expertise and project leadership capabilities.
A culture built on collaboration ownership innovation and continuous learning.
The opportunity to contribute to sustainable solutions powered by biology.

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

Primarily site-based role located in Thailand.
Significant on-site presence required during project execution commissioning startup and troubleshooting activities.
Close collaboration with production maintenance engineering teams contractors equipment suppliers and project stakeholders.
Some administrative and engineering tasks may be performed remotely when business needs allow.
Flexible working approach required to support project milestones and commissioning activities

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanitys biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago this has been our guide. Its how weve gotten so far. And its how well impact the future. Now more than ever the world needs change. And with biosolutions the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds including ethnicity religion gender sexual orientation age disability or veteran status.

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