Automation Engineer (F/M/X)

Solvay; La Rochelle; On-site; EUR 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Solvay Cares program

Flexible hybrid/work arrangements

Employee assistance program

Internal training platform

ERGs and language courses

Job summary

Solvay Group in France seeks an Automation Engineer to enhance performance and reliability of site automation systems. You will work on PLCs, DeltaV DCS, and industrial networks, collaborating with maintenance, operations, and project teams to support safety and reliability.

A permanent on-site role with opportunities to contribute to investment projects is offered. Responsibilities include designing and modifying PLC programs, ensuring system availability, participating in Seveso safety

Qualifications

• Relevant education in Automation, electrical engineering, industrial computing, or related field.
• Experience with industrial automation in chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical sectors or Seveso sites is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designing and modifying industrial PLC programs (Siemens, Schneider, or equivalent) and the DeltaV DCS.
• Ensuring operational availability of control systems, PLCs, SCADA, and industrial networks.
• Contributing to risk analyses and integrating safety requirements for Seveso environments.
• Leading or contributing to investment and modernization projects.
• Performing complex troubleshooting and providing technical support to teams.

Skills

Schneider EcoStruxure PLCs

DeltaV

Industrial networks

Education

Automation / Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the role

Our Automation team is part of the Maintenance / Reliability department and focuses on the performance and reliability of the site’s automation systems, working closely with the maintenance, operations, and project teams.As an Automation Engineer, you will work on industrial PLCs, control systems, and industrial networks to support the performance and safety of the installations. You will have the opportunity to contribute to investment projects and make a positive impact on equipment reliability. We offer a permanent contract, based on onsite working mode.

You will be responsible for:

• Designing and modifying industrial PLC programs (Siemens, Schneider, or equivalent) and the DeltaV DCS.
• Ensuring the operational availability of control systems, PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial networks.
• Participating in risk analyses and integrating safety requirements related to Seveso environments.
• Leading or contributing to investment and modernization projects.
• Performing complex troubleshooting and providing technical support to teams.

About you

Relevant education degree or equivalent in Automation , electrical engineering, industrial computing, or a related field. Relevant work experience in industrial automation, ideally in the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical industries, or on a Seveso-classified site.

Competencies:

• Proficiency with Schneider EcoStruxure PLCs and knowledge of DeltaV.
• Industrial networks: Profinet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP.
• Control system and SIS architectures; awareness of industrial cybersecurity.

Behaviors:

• Rigour and strong organizational skills
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work in demanding environments and collaborate effectively within a team

About the salary

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package: the base salary range for this role is € 45520 - € 56900 per year in France. Your salary may be adjusted based on your skills and experience. A competitive set of rewards is also offered, including a bonus and/or additional incentives.

Benefits:

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.