Can engineers from DCS manufacturers enter engineering companies?
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Has anyone ever experienced switching from being a system/configuration engineer at a DCS manufacturer to working in the electrical control room or instrument control room of an engineering company? DCS manufacturers are very familiar with their own systems, whereas the instrumentation and control aspects handled by engineering companies include not only control systems but also instrumentation. I would like to hear from those who have experience in this area regarding whether engineering companies are willing to take on such tasks. If I want to switch from a DCS manufacturer to an instrumentation and control room in an engineering company, what preparations are needed and what do I lack?
No, because he doesn’t understand the design principles and regulations of electrical instruments; he only knows about application software. I have no knowledge of the site or the processes.
In every factory, there is a dedicated team responsible for the maintenance of the DCS across the entire facility! The original poster must be very familiar with his own system; any future technical upgrades or issues that arise with the system can be resolved easily! Upon arriving at the factory, you need to learn about manufacturing processes, on-site instrumentation, and more! I think the original poster will definitely be welcomed at the factory; after all, DCS is the brain of the entire plant, and having someone who is very familiar with it there will give them peace of mind! It’s better to avoid situations where problems arise in the future and there’s no way to solve them by turning to the manufacturer or something like that! :handshake
When performing system configuration for DCS manufacturers, it is usually possible to become competent for the job after working there for about a year after graduating from school; however, achieving good results in terms of hardware integration requires more time and experience； To carry out comprehensive maintenance and management of DCS systems in chemical plants, it is necessary to be familiar with the basic knowledge of field instruments as well as the basic principles of chemical processes (the control objects); otherwise, it will be impossible to perform this task effectively ； If one works in an engineering company on electrical and instrumentation design, it is first necessary to learn *、become familiar with **, as well as the relevant industry regulations. One must also be aware of the performance of the instruments and electrical equipment that need to be selected, the industry trends and developments, their modes of use, as well as the specific requirements imposed by the process media and process conditions on such instruments and electrical equipment. The engineering company has recruited some new university graduates, but it will take many years of experience for them to become independent professionals! No matter what job it is, being able to do it is just the beginning; doing it well is not easy at all!
I think it’s a good choice. After entering the factory, it’s necessary to gain some additional knowledge about on-site instruments, which will make DCS maintenance much easier.
There should be no problem. Instrumentation covers such a wide range of areas that it’s impossible for anyone to know everything; people learn as they go, and some may excel in certain areas. I’ve really never encountered an expert who knows everything, and I doubt the Academy of Engineering has such a person either. With perseverance, studying for 2 or 3 years is more than enough to adapt to an engineering company
There should be no problem; I’ve met people who changed careers to work in design firms
It’s difficult, but it also depends on an individual’s talent. In terms of money, DCS might still have more!
One can work in engineering companies on systems, but control systems are only part of the instrumentation field; there is still much more to learn, such as field instruments and various layout diagrams... It depends on an individual’s abilities: lol
No, they belong to different fields