Automation Control and Commissioning Manager

Minnovation Oy; Kotka; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnovation Oy seeks an Automation Control and Commissioning Manager for a 1-year project in Kotka, from 8.10.2026 to 7.10.2027. The role focuses on on-site PLC debugging, DCS data integration, and ensuring safe, optimized control systems.

The ideal candidate has PLC programming experience with Siemens/Rockwell, WinCC, and industrial fieldbus know-how, plus 3–5 years in relevant industries. On-site work in Finland with collaboration on safety assessments.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Siemens or Rockwell PLC programming and WinCC configuration.
• Experience with Profibus, Profinet and EtherCAT with basic network security understanding.
• 3–5 years in automation debugging in chemical or lithium battery materials industries.
• Familiar with source code and debugging passwords for proprietary control logic.

Responsibilities

• On-site debugging of PLC programs for the post-processing system.
• Data integration and protocol matching between vendor control and the Finnish DCS.
• Guide wiring inspection and signal testing of sensors, actuators, and electrical cabinets.
• Optimize automated operation logic and adjust control algorithms for local materials in Finland.
• Provide training for local operators on operation, fault diagnosis, and maintenance.
• Cooperate with EU CE certification body to conduct electrical safety and functional safety assessments.

Skills

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

WinCC

On-site debugging

Tools

Profibus

Profinet

EtherCAT

Job description

We are looking for a Automation Control and Commissioning Manager to work for a 1 year project in Kotka starting from 8.10.2026 and ending on 7.10.2027

Job Description

1. Responsible for on-site debugging of the PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) program for the post-processing system and configuration of the upper computer system.

2. Responsible for data integration and communication protocol matching between the control system provided by the vendor side and the factory level DCS (Distributed Control System) in Finland.

3. Guide the wiring inspection and signal testing of on-site sensors, actuators, and electrical cabinets to ensure control accuracy.

4. Responsible for optimizing the fully automated operation logic and adjusting control algorithms based on the characteristics of local raw materials in Finland.

5. Provide specialized training for local operators in Finland on system operation, fault diagnosis, and maintenance.

6. Cooperate with the EU CE certification body to conduct on-site electrical safety and functional safety assessments.

Requirements

1.Proficient in mainstream PLC programming such as Siemens and Rockwell, as well as WinCC configuration software.

2. Proficient in industrial field bus protocols such as Profibus, Profinet, and EtherCAT, with a fundamental understanding of industrial network security.

3. Possess 3 to 5 years of experience in automation debugging within the chemical or lithium battery materials industry, capable of independently resolving complex communication failures.

4. Master the source code and debugging passwords of the proprietary control logic for this project, serving as a core member in the development of the metering system control program.

Employment relationship: Employment

Wage: Other

Number of positions: 2

Source: Job Market Finland/Työmarkkinatori

Osaamisalue: Hallinto- & toimistotehtävät, Teollisuus & tuotanto