Automation Engineer (f/m/d)

Aenova Group; Latina; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Aenova Group in Latina, Italy is seeking an experienced Industrial Automation Engineer to contribute to design, implementation and continuous improvement of automation systems across the site. You will manage automation projects from requirements through start-up, coordinating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and IT to ensure successful delivery.

Requirements include a degree in Automation or related field, 3+ years in industrial automation, Siemens TIA Portal and SIMATIC S7-1500

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Automation/Electrical/Mechatronics or equivalent.
• At least 3 years in industrial automation.
• Experience with PLC programming and SCADA systems.
• Fluency in English; willingness to work on-site in Italy.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, implementation and improvement of automation systems.
• Manage automation projects from requirements through start-up.
• Prepare system specifications, architectures and risk assessments.
• Coordinate suppliers and system integrators.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning and qualification.
• Support OT cybersecurity and data integrity requirements.

Skills

Siemens TIA Portal

SIMATIC S7-1500

iFIX SCADA

OPC UA

Profinet/Profibus

Windows servers & virtualization

SQL databases

Project management

OT cybersecurity basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering

Tools

Siemens HMI

Ignition SCADA

MES historian

SQL databases

Job description

Would you like to make a valuable contribution to the health of patients? And do something really meaningful on your own responsibility? Then we look forward to hearing from you! Excellence beyond manufacturing - that's what we stand for as Aenova, one of the world's leading contract manufacturers and developers for the pharmaceutical industry with 4,000 employees at 15 sites. Latina is a leading centre of excellence in sterile liquid production, with a strategic investment plan to become one of Europe's foremost hubs.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, implementation and continuous improvement of automation systems and OT infrastructures, supporting automation and digitalization projects across the site.
• Manage automation projects from requirements definition through design, installation, integration and start-up, working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Validation and IT.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, system architectures, risk assessments and automation documentation.
• Coordinate suppliers, OEMs and system integrators, ensuring effective technical execution of projects.
• Participate in design reviews, FAT, SAT, commissioning and qualification activities.
• Manage hardware and software modifications in accordance with site Change Control processes.
• Support the integration of PLC, SCADA, HMI, MES and enterprise systems.
• Contribute to automation standards, system lifecycle and obsolescence management, as well as backup, restore and disaster recovery strategies.
• Support compliance with GMP, Data Integrity and OT cybersecurity requirements in collaboration with Quality, Validation and IT/OT Security.
• Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting and resolving complex automation issues.

Your profile

• Degree in Automation, Electronic, Electrical, Computer or Mechatronics Engineering, or a technical diploma combined with relevant professional experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in industrial automation.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming with Siemens TIA Portal and SIMATIC S7-1500.
• Solid knowledge of SCADA systems, particularly iFIX, including configuration, development and application troubleshooting.
• Experience in the technical management and delivery of automation projects.
• Good knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Profibus, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC DA and OPC UA.
• Familiarity with Windows servers, virtualization, databases and OT infrastructures, as well as the ability to work with electrical drawings, P&IDs and automation technical documentation.
• Experience coordinating suppliers and system integrators is a plus.
• Knowledge of Siemens HMI, Ignition SCADA, MES/historian systems and SQL databases would be a plus.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or other regulated environments, including knowledge of GMP, Data Integrity and 21 CFR Part 11, would be highly valued.
• Knowledge of FAT, SAT and commissioning.
• Qualifications are considered an advantage.
• Fluency in English.
• Analytical mindset, project orientation, autonomy and a collaborative approach when working with cross-functional and international teams.

Annual salary range: € 40.000 - 45.000

Your motivation

Are you looking for new challenges in a highly competitive environment? And you want to tackle them creatively and on your own responsibility? Do you prefer a "get-it-done" culture and think in terms of solutions rather than problems? What are you waiting for?

• Member of the Aenova Group
• Strada Statale 156 dei Monti Lepini
• 04100 Borgo San Michele LT, Italy