PRINCIPAL APPLICATION ENGINEER

Job Description:Principle Application Engineer #5356Invensys Process Systems brings together four of the industrial automation industry’s best-known brands (Avantis, Foxboro, SimSci-Esscor and Triconex) to deliver integrated solutions that automate and optimize operations. We are part of Invensys plc, a $4.4 billion global industrial automation, controls and transportation group headquartered in London, England. Invensys is a major global supplier of systems, software, instruments, solutions and instruments for process automation and asset performance management. Primary customer industries include Refining and Petrochemicals, Upstream Oil and Gas, Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemicals, and Power and Utilities.In addition to competitive salaries and inclusive benefits, we offer global career opportunities and travel to new places to inspire fresh, new thinking. We believe in rewarding and recognizing risk-taking and creativity. Invensys was voted one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Houston Business Journal in 2006.We have a strong opportunity in our Houston office for a Principle Application Engineer.Principle Application SpecialistProject Lead(er)Regulatory ControlDiscrete ControlControl DesignControl ConfigurationControl ImplementationDCSPLC. Provides technical support in presentations, product demonstrations, installation and maintenance of company products to ensure that the system is functioning according to specifications. Provides answers to customer inquiries concerning system software and applications. Provides software development and consultation to prospective users. May build a mini-application based on customer requirements to demonstrate feasibility of the application, often requiring rapid prototyping. Interprets customer technical specifications and generates strategies for implementation in production. Assists customer in defining detailed application, system, and hardware requirements. May delegate tasks to team, evaluates & approves all documentation developed and monitors team productivity. Prepares detailed hardware/software specifications on company products and develops detailed engineering estimates for potential projects. Assists in developing risk factors on various applications. Supports Engineering in the development phases of new products. Consults with 3rd party vendors to define interface. Coordinates and/or participates in on-site engineering, start-up and application commissioning. Provides technical leadership in application and customer acceptance tests. Defines the requirement and supervises installation and wiring of all testing equipment. Assists in sales presentation of application opportunities. Provides estimating and front end risk analysis of potential projects. Evaluates project documentation and implementation for consistency and reusability. Provides Customer training. Develops software and completes all necessary documentation to meet requirements of the application specifications. A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments. May coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead). Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise. Single technical interface with Project Manager. Assists in transfer of project to Customer Service. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Master's Degree preferred. Impact your careerVisit http://ips./careers/careers.htm for more information and to view additional career opportunities. (Job position #5356)



Minimum Education Required: BachelorExpected Travel Time: About 50%