Automation Engineer

Verrus; Torino; Ibrido; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A growing engineering firm in Italy is seeking an Automation & Commissioning Engineer. This role provides hands-on experience with automated systems, supports installation and start-up processes, and offers opportunities for international travel. Candidates should have strong PLC programming skills, a relevant degree, and willingness to work on-site across Europe. Training for leadership roles is actively encouraged, ensuring long-term career growth in the automation sector.

Servizi

Company car provided

Overtime paid at 150 percent

Company credit card for all expenses

Dedicated budget for home office setup

Competenze

• 2 to 3 years of automation setup experience.
• Strong skills in ladder and structured text programming.
• Ability to work with Siemens platforms.

Mansioni

• Support the installation and start-up of packing and palletizing systems.
• Participate in pre-commissioning activities at customer sites.
• Integrate PLC logic, communication buses, and automation peripherals.

Conoscenze

PLC programming skills

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

Working command of Italian and English

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Industrial, Electronics, or related engineering fields

Descrizione del lavoro

Automation & Commissioning Engineer

This opportunity is ideal for engineers who want to grow quickly and gain practical experience with highly automated systems. The company is seeking an Automation and Commissioning Engineer to support the installation and start-up of packing and palletizing systems used across food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and other industrial sectors.

The role is designed for someone who wants hands-on learning, ongoing training, international exposure, and a clear path toward leadership positions as the company expands.

What Candidates Can Gain From This Role

Continuous training and long-term growth

With structured training and mentorship, engineers build the technical and organisational skills needed to grow into Project Managers or Technical Team Leaders, which the company actively encourages as it scales.

Hands-on experience with full line commissioning

Engineers will work on complete packing and palletizing lines, integrating PLC logic, interlocks with third-party equipment, communication buses, VFDs, and automation peripherals such as labelers, barcode readers, checkweighers, and vision systems.

Skill development in PLC programming

The role involves learning and developing PLC programs in ladder logic and structured text, with direct exposure to Siemens, Rockwell, and BCR platforms. This includes working on network switches, servomotors, robotics, and complex system interactions.

International travel and on-site commissioning

Engineers will participate in pre-commissioning activities and then support system start-up at customer sites across Italy and Europe, working from home in between. This offers real-world experience with diverse production environments.

Extra package details

• Company car provided
• Overtime paid at 150 percent
• Company credit card for all expenses
• Dedicated budget for home office setup

Requirements / Must-have's

Language ability

Applicants must have a working command of both Italian and English, suitable for technical communication and on-site collaboration.

Technical background

• 2 to 3 years of automation setup experience
• Strong PLC programming skills (ladder, structured text, Siemens platforms)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Industrial, Electronics, or related engineering fields

Other requirements

• Willingness to travel within Europe
• Valid passport and driver’s license