Automation Engineer

GEA Germany GmbH; Campinas; On-site; BRL 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Germany GmbH in Brazil seeks an experienced Industrial Automation Engineer to design and implement automated control systems for equipment, bench and field testing, and to configure networks for reliable production.

You will diagnose PLC software (Rockwell and Siemens), develop batch routines, prepare technical documentation, and train operating teams. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Experience with PLC programming in Rockwell and Siemens environments.
• Knowledge of ISA symbology standards and industrial networks.

Responsibilities

• Specify and design automated control systems for equipment and test systems.
• Diagnose, modify, and improve PLC software (Rockwell/Siemens) using ladder logic.
• Specify, design, and configure supervisory/control software objects.
• Configure industrial networks (Ethernet, Profibus DP/PA, Modbus, Profinet, IO-Link).
• Prepare technical documentation and follow total quality principles.
• Conduct technical training.

Skills

PLC programming (Rockwell)

PLC programming (Siemens)

Industrial automation

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell software

Siemens software

PlantPAx

PCS7

Job description

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Specify and design automated control systems for equipment Program/configure and test system functionality both on benches and in the field;
• Diagnose, modify, and improve application software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), preferably Siemens and Rockwell, using ladder logic, blocks, Grafcet, etc;
• Specify, design, implement, and modify objects in supervisory and control application software;
• Specify, design, and configure industrial networks (Ethernet, DeviceNet, Profibus DP/PA, Modbus, ASi, Profinet, IO-Link, etc.), including startup;
• Prepare relevant technical documentation;
• Follow total quality principles;
• Conduct technical training;

Your Profile / Qualifications

Background Experience in industrial automation system projects, with bonus points for knowledge in beverage and food processes Multidisciplinary background to work in both traditional mechanical companies and those focused solely on industrial automation Programming language knowledge PLC programming skills (Rockwell and Siemens) Knowledge of ISA symbology standards Experience with batch routines Proven knowledge of industrial networks and physical/virtual server configurations. Soft Skills Ability to work under pressure; Availability for frequent travel; Good communication skills; Team player; Self-motivated; Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical or Electronic Engineering Languages: Portuguese; English; Diferentials Spanish PCS7, PlantPAx, PlantIT or Braumat Knowledge in industrial process of Beverage or milk Database knowledge

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end-user markets.