Automation Technician - €35.000 - €40.000 A Year

Cognita; Lazio; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welfare

Flexible working hours

Great work-life balance

Job summary

Cognita's Automation Technician position in Asti focuses on installing, maintaining, and optimizing automated systems and equipment across industrial processes. You will diagnose PLC/HMI issues, perform preventive maintenance, and support system upgrades with a cross-functional team.

The role requires a degree in automation or related field, hands-on experience in manufacturing, and fluent English. We offer welfare benefits, flexible hours, and a strong work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Proven experience in industrial automation or similar role.
• Good knowledge of PLC programming.
• Experience in manufacturing environment.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain automated machinery and control systems
• Diagnose and resolve issues with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and robotics
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and software-related faults
• Assist in system upgrades, modifications, and commissioning of new equipment
• Interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Collaborate with engineering to optimize system performance
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation/Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics

Tools

SCADA

HMI

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Automation Technician for Cognita, our technical division for automation and AI, to support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of automated systems and equipment. The ideal candidate has a background in industrial automation, control systems, and electrical/mechanical troubleshooting. Location: Asti - Località Quarto Inferiore 280

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain automated machinery and control systems
• Diagnose and resolve issues with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and robotics
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and software-related faults
• Assist in system upgrades, modifications, and commissioning of new equipment
• Interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Collaborate with engineering to optimize system performance
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures

Required Qualifications

• Laurea in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field or Diploma
• Proven experience in industrial automation or similar role
• Good knowledge of PLC programming
• Experience in manufacturing environment
• Fluent in English

Salary - 35k/40k

We can offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact. Wide range of benefits: welfare, flexible working hours and great work-life balance.

Vernay has a strong commitment to Gender Equity and Inclusion, this job posting is open to all genders.