Principal Project Application Engineer

Principal Project Application Engineer

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MISSION


* Lead the technical win and the risk-smart execution of competitive migration opportunities-primarily from Honeywell Experion/TPS/TDC and Safety Manager-to EcoStruxure™ Foxboro DCS and Triconex.


* Shape the solution during presales, craft winning proposals, and then lead the key engineering and cutover work that de-risks brownfield modernization.


* Own technical strategy for competitive takeovers and upgrades: site surveys, data gathering, brownfiel constraints, migration/cutover approach (hot/cold/parallel), and risks.


* Translate customer specs into solution architecture, scope split, BOM, execution strategy, and cost/tim estimates; drive BoQ, SOW, assumptions/clarifications, and risk registers.


* Partner with Sales/Tendering on win themes, alternatives, and value engineering; present solutions to customers and handle technical objections.


* Standardize templates, calculators, and migration playbooks to improve bid quality and speed.


* Lead FEED, detailed design, configuration, and FAT for Foxboro/Triconex migrations from Honeywell platforms (e.g., Experion PKS/Series C, legacy TPS/TDC); define I/O mapping, marshalling reuse/refresh, and database conversion.


* Plan and lead commissioning & cutover, coordinating with operations to ensure zero-incident transitions and minimal downtime.


* Produce and govern FDS, SDS, test protocols, method statements, and handover packs; support SAT and operator training.


* Enforce engineering quality processes and drive change-order identification and capture.


* Coach project engineers; disseminate best practices across EEC and Delivery and liaise with global Center of Competencies.


* Support Sales and Tender Managers with the preparation of technic...