Automation Engineer
APP Group
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Job summary
APP Group is looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to lead and optimize automation systems for paper production. You will act as the technical authority for DCS, PLC, QCS, and drive systems, ensuring high reliability, stable quality, and maximum production efficiency.
The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical/Instrumentation/Automation and 10+ years in pulp and paper automation. You will mentor engineers and manage modernization projects in a high-speed paper machine environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Instrumentation / Automation Engineering.
- 10+ years experience in pulp & paper automation.
- Strong expertise in DCS (ABB/Honeywell/Valmet), PLC (Siemens/Rockwell), QCS, and drives.
Responsibilities
- Optimize DCS, PLC, and QCS performance across paper machine sections.
- Troubleshoot complex automation and control issues to minimize downtime.
- Lead automation upgrade and modernization projects.
- Improve OEE, reduce machine breaks, and stabilize quality parameters.
- Mentor engineers and ensure proper system documentation.
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Job description
Responsible for leading and optimizing automation systems for paper machine operations to ensure high reliability, stable quality, and maximum production efficiency. Acts as technical authority for DCS, PLC, QCS, and drive systems.
- Optimize DCS, PLC, and QCS performance across paper machine sections.
- Troubleshoot complex automation and control issues to minimize downtime.
- Lead automation upgrade and modernization projects.
- Improve OEE, reduce machine breaks, and stabilize quality parameters.
- Mentor engineers and ensure proper system documentation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Instrumentation / Automation Engineering.
- 10+ years experience in pulp & paper automation.
- Strong expertise in DCS (ABB/Honeywell/Valmet), PLC (Siemens/Rockwell), QCS, and drives.
- Experience in high-speed paper machine environment preferred.
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