Automation 4.0 Project Manager

Sidel; Emilia-Romagna; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidel is recruiting an Automation 4.0 Project Manager to join the Parma, Mantova, or Verona teams, guiding the evolution of automation processes across SIDEL equipment. You will design architecture, lead PLC software development, and ensure project success from concept to field support.

The role requires a Master’s in Automation/IT/Electronic Engineering with 3–5 years of automation experience, and fluency in Italian and English. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Automation, IT, or Electronic Engineering.
• 3–5 years of automation engineering experience.
• Fluent in Italian and English; French a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technology fundamentals to secure Automation 4.0 adoption across projects.
• Design optimized Automation 4.0 architecture for SIDEL equipment.
• Develop and maintain A4.0 PLC software and support electronics software development.

Skills

PLC programming

Motion systems

Mechatronics

Electrical schematics

Safety systems

Industrial networking

Cybersecurity

GitHub

Lean methodology

MS Office

Outlook

SAP

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Master’s degree in Automation, IT, or Electronic Engineering

Tools

TIA Portal

B&R Automation Studio

Rockwell Studio 5000

Job description

Contract Type

Permanent

Country

ITALY

Location

Parma

Your opportunity

What if you could contribute to the creation of the automation platform development of Sidel future equipment? Join the international team in Parma, Mantova or Verona inside the Automation 4.0 team, interacting with Automation colleagues in order to help to the evolution and standardization of the automation processes! Sidel is looking for an Automation 4.0 Project Manager to work on Transversal Projects.

Your Mission

• Provide the requirement technology fundament to secure Automation 4.0 introduction at the company ambition expectation mastering Automation 4.0 guidelines;
• Design the optimized Automation 4.0 Architecture for all SIDEL equipment;
• Development and maintenance of the A4.0 PLC software;
• Software development support on: new development architecture, equipment, test bench;
• Manage the development of automation solutions (PLC, Motion, …) until field test and customer support when requested;
• Create Guidelines & Rules in software development;
• Understanding of electrical design, and HMI design;
• Prepare all software technical documents linked to the architecture or the projects;
• Test all the automation software following the methodology defined.

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Automation, IT, Electronic Engineering, or a related field, and 3 to 5 years of experience in automation engineering;
• Fluent in both Italian and English; knowledge of French is a plus. You have solid skills in PLC programming (TIA Portal, B&R Automation Studio, Rockwell Studio 5000) and are comfortable reading and analyzing electrical schematics;
• Experience with motion systems, mechatronic principles, and tools like TIA Portal or Automation Studio will be highly valued;
• Knowledge of safety systems, industrial networking, cybersecurity, GitHub, and simulation tools is a strong advantage;
• Familiarity with Lean methodology is also appreciated;
• Proficency in MS Office, Outlook, and SAP, and you bring a proactive, organized, and solution-oriented mindset;
• You work independently, manage projects effectively, and are ready to travel up to 10% of the time.