System Architect

The System Architect for Intelligent Building Management Solutions and Industrial Automation plays a crucial role in designing integrated automation solutions for both buildings and industrial processes. This position involves developing safe, efficient, and future-ready systems that connect various installations, such as HVAC, lighting, access control, gas safety, and industrial process control. You will work closely with project teams, suppliers, and end-users to create innovative and sustainable solutions that meet the highest safety standards.

Your responsibilities include: 

• Developing automation architectures: Design scalable solutions for intelligent building management and process automation, including gas detection systems, safety mechanisms, and process control.

• System integration: Connect installations using protocols like BACnet, Modbus, KNX, and industrial standards such as OPC UA and PROFIBUS.

• Gas safety and process safety: Develop solutions for gas detection, emergency shutdowns, ventilation integration, and fail-safe control systems for industrial environments.

• Specification and standards management: Implement relevant standards for intelligent building management solutions, process automation, and safety systems, such as IEC 61511 (functional safety) and ATEX regulations.

• Process optimization: Analyze and optimize industrial processes and systems to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

• Stakeholder management: Collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, including clients, end-users, engineers, and project managers, ensuring solutions meet both functional and technical requirements.

• Continuous learning and development: Stay updated on the latest innovations in smart technologies and automation, applying these to develop improved, future-proof solutions. • Technological consulting: Identify innovations to enhance performance and reliability in intelligent buildings and industrial environments.

• Documentation and communication: Prepare technical documentation and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

• Extensive knowledge of intelligent building management solutions, gas safety systems, and industrial process control.

• Expertise in communication standards and protocols such as KNX, BACnet, Modbus, OPC UA, and PROFIBUS.

• Proficiency in designing fail-safe systems and safety-critical applications.

• Experience with IT networks and cybersecurity in automation environments.

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.

• Flexibility and the ability to continuously adapt to technological advancements.

• Excellent communication skills to clearly present complex technical issues

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Technology, or a related field.

• Relevant experience in intelligent building management solutions, industrial automation, and safety-critical systems. This role combines technological innovation with safety-critical applications. As a System Architect, you will develop integrated solutions that maximize comfort, safety, efficiency, and sustainability in both buildings and industrial processes.
  

Want to know more? 
Would you like to know more about working at Deerns? Then contact Maarten Borgmeijer (Corporate Recruiter) at +31 6 11 66 75 44. Would you like to know more about the role itself? Then please contact Ester Vlielander (Unit Director Electronics / Data Centers / Life Sciences) at +31 6 50 73 68 41