Automation Project Lead, Food & Dairy

GEA Germany GmbH

Skanderborg

On-site

DKK 700,000 - 900,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

GEA Germany GmbH in Skanderborg seeks an experienced Automation Project Manager to lead automation of complex projects, typically 12 to 18 months, coordinating with project execution, automation engineers, and commissioning teams to deliver tailored solutions for food and dairy industries.

You will manage scope, budget, schedule and stakeholders, coordinate PLC/SCADA development and FAT/SAT, ensure documentation and handover, and collaborate with suppliers, system integrators, and service

Qualifications

  • Degree in automation, control, or related technical field.
  • Experience delivering automation projects in food and dairy industries.
  • Knowledge of control technologies, industrial communication, and automation documentation.
  • Experience with supplier management, project planning, budgeting, FAT/SAT, commissioning.
  • Proficient in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

  • Lead automation and control system projects across the full lifecycle.
  • Plan deliverables, milestones, and resources per the project plan.
  • Coordinate PLC/SCADA development, instrumentation integration, and docs.
  • Manage external suppliers and subcontractors for scope and costs.
  • Coordinate FAT/SAT, commissioning, start-up, and issue resolution.
  • Ensure complete automation docs and structured handover to customer/Service.

Skills

Project management
Automation engineering
Process engineering
Mechanical engineering
Supplier management
FAT/SAT
Commissioning
English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in automation/control/related technical field

Tools

PLC/SCADA
HMI/SCADA
Instrumentation

Job description

GEA Germany GmbH in Skanderborg seeks an experienced Automation Project Manager to lead automation of complex projects, typically 12 to 18 months, coordinating with project execution, automation engineers, and commissioning teams to deliver tailored solutions for food and dairy industries.

You will manage scope, budget, schedule and stakeholders, coordinate PLC/SCADA development and FAT/SAT, ensure documentation and handover, and collaborate with suppliers, system integrators, and service

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