Group Automation Expert

Sediver; Saint-Yorre; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sediver, a global leader in specialized equipment for energy transition, seeks an Group Automation Expert at the Saint-Yorre Research Center to lead automation standardization and deployment across our manufacturing sites.

The role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and external suppliers to identify opportunities, standardize technologies, and accelerate performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation, Electrical, Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering.
• 5-8 years’ experience in industrial automation in multi-site environments.
• Experience in glass, heavy industry, automotive, packaging, or similar sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define and deploy Sediver's automation roadmap across all manufacturing sites.
• Harmonize PLC platforms, control architectures, automation standards, and industrial protocols.
• Establish and maintain group standards for automation systems, robotics, vision systems, and controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency through automation.

Skills

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Industrial Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

HMI/SCADA

Robotics

Machine vision

AI/Analytics

Job description

Sediver is the global market leader in specialized equipment for energy transition. The international manufacturing group has production facilities in Italy, Czech Republic, China, and the United States, sales offices and warehouses in Brazil, Canada, and France, representative office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and R&D laboratories in France. More than 1,000 employees serve customers in >150 countries. The company is on a strong organic growth trajectory.

SAINT YORRE RESEARCH CENTER

Saint‑Yorre is a strategic site which brings together R&D, central quality management, CSR, operations, and a sales office serving Central and Southern Europe. It plays a pivotal role in developing innovative solutions to enhance the performance, sustainability, and environmental impact of electricity transmission, embodying technical excellence and innovation in support of our European customers.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Group Automation expert will lead the standardization, development, and implementation of automation solutions across Sediver’s global manufacturing sites. The Automation Expert will partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and external suppliers to identify opportunities, standardize technologies, and speed up performance improvements.

Through strategic projects across multiple countries and manufacturing sites, this position will support Sediver’s industrial transformation by strengthening its competitiveness, productivity, and industrial modernization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and deploy Sediver's automation roadmap across all manufacturing sites.
• Harmonize PLC platforms, control architectures, automation standard, and industrial communication protocols.
• Establish and maintain Group standards for automation systems, robotics, vision systems, and controls.

Industrial Performance Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency through automation.
• Eliminate manual and repetitive activities using innovative technical solutions.
• Analyze operational bottlenecks and develop automation projects with measurable business impact.

Manufacturing Automation Projects

• Lead or support automation projects from concept to implementation.
• Participate in equipment specification, supplier selection, commissioning, startup, and optimization activities.
• Ensure automation systems meet reliability, maintainability, and performance requirements.
• Support major industrial investments and production line expansion projects.

Digital Manufacturing & Industry 4.0

• Drive implementation of:
• Robotics and collaborative robotics
• Machine vision systems
• Manufacturing data acquisition
• AI-assisted process optimization
• Predictive maintenance solutions
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and IT teams to accelerate digital transformation initiatives.

Technical Support & Supplier Management

• Act as the Group technical expert for automation-related topics.
• Support sites in troubleshooting complex automation issues.
• Develop relationships with strategic suppliers and system integrators.
• Ensure supplier solutions comply with Sediver standards and long-term technology objectives.

Capability Building

• Coach and support local engineering and maintenance teams.
• Develop internal automation competencies across the Group.
• Reduce dependency on external consultants through knowledge transfer and technical leadership.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or equivalent discipline
• 5-8 years’ experience in industrial automation, preferably in international or multi-site industrial organizations
• Experience in glass, heavy industry, automotive, packaging, or similar industrial sectors is considered an advantage
• Knowledge of assembly automation, robotics, machine vision, and process optimization
• Excellent proficiency in English, French is a plus
• Available to travel internationally for project execution and coordination, when required (20%-30%)

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Strong knowledge of:

• PLC programming (Siemens is preferred)
• HMI and SCADA systems
• Industrial networks and communication protocols
• Robotics and automated handling systems
• Machine vision technologies
• Industrial data acquisition and analytics
• Manufacturing digitalization and Industry 4.0 concepts
• AI applications in manufacturing environments

Pragmatic and hands-on approach.

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Project management

Result-oriented mindset

Communication skills and stakeholder management skills

Curiosity for new technologies and innovation

Ability to work autonomously while supporting multiple sites globally

The compensation package will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills and the scope of the role, applying objective and gender-neutral criteria. We believe that transparency and fairness are essential to building trust, fostering inclusion and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. As a reference, for such position we offer a salary ranging between 50.000€ and 62.000€.