The Automation Engineer will play a key role in supporting the reliability, performance and continuous improvement of highly automated production lines. This position is ideal for an automation professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex systems, working closely with manufacturing teams and driving technical improvements in a fast-paced production environment.
Responsibilities
- Support production by troubleshooting and resolving complex automation issues on manufacturing equipment.
- Program, modify and optimize PLCs, HMIs and industrial control systems.
- Participate in automation projects, equipment upgrades and commissioning activities.
- Support motion control systems, servo drives and automated machinery.
- Collaborate with Production, Maintenance and Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and performance.
- Support industrial communication networks, machine vision systems and automation infrastructure.
- Analyze recurring failures and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Ensure proper documentation, backups and change management of automation systems.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality and operational efficiency.
- Provide technical guidance and support to maintenance and production teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in industrial automation within a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs, including TIA Portal and STEP7.
- Knowledge of motion control, servo systems and industrial drives.
- Experience troubleshooting automated production equipment and complex manufacturing processes.
- Exposure to packaging, filling, cartoning, palletizing or other high-speed production machinery is highly valued.
- Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as Profinet, Profibus or Ethernet/IP.
- Experience with robotics, machine vision systems or industrial automation projects is considered an advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and dynamic manufacturing environments.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.