Color Process Automation Engineer (f/m/diverse)

PPG Industries; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company canteen

Job summary

PPG in Milan is seeking a Color Process Automation Engineer to optimize automated colour processes in our laboratory and production environment. You will combine engineering, data analysis, and continuous improvement to enhance operational performance and product quality.

The role offers exposure to cross-functional teams, opportunities for career growth in process automation and advanced manufacturing, and a focus on reliable, high-quality finishes within a global coatings company.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemical, Automation, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex workflows and competing priorities.
• Strong communication and teamwork with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• optimise automated plant performance to maximise productivity and minimise downtime
• Identify root causes of failures and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Analyse and interpret process data to drive efficiency and quality improvements
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and colour teams to prioritise workflow
• Update and improve operational procedures to enhance performance and consistency
• Support innovation initiatives to advance automation and process reliability

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Strong teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Chemical, Automation, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Color Process Automation Engineer

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Milan

Color Your Future with Purpose at PPG

At PPG, we protect and beautify the world™ through the power of our people. As a global leader in paints, coatings, and specialty materials, we offer more than a job - we offer purpose. Guided by The PPG Way, we empower teams to innovate, grow, and make a lasting impact across industries and communities. Whether shaping the future of aerospace, automotive, architecture, or sustainability, you’ll find a culture of trust, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Join us to own your career, grow with support, and be inspired to do better every day.

Join PPG’s Industrial Coatings and Colour Technology environment, where science, automation, and innovation come together to deliver consistent, high-performance finishes. Our teams optimise colour processes and production systems that keep industries moving, ensuring quality, efficiency, and sustainability at scale.

The Role

As a Color Process Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in optimising automated colour processes within our laboratory and production environment. This is an exciting opportunity to combine engineering, data analysis, and problem-solving to enhance operational performance and product quality. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement, and build a strong foundation for career growth in process automation and advanced manufacturing.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Color Process Automation Engineer:

• You will optimise automated plant performance to maximise productivity and minimise downtime


• Identify root causes of failures and implement sustainable corrective actions


• Analyse and interpret process data to drive efficiency and quality improvements


• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and colour teams to prioritise workflow


• Update and improve operational procedures to enhance performance and consistency


• Support innovation initiatives to advance automation and process reliability

What We’re Looking For in a Color Process Automation Engineer:

• Master’s degree in Chemical, Automation, or Mechanical Engineering


• Brief experience within a production or manufacturing environment


• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills


• Ability to manage complex workflows and competing priorities
  
• Confident communicator with strong teamwork and independent working skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent English language skills

What we offer

Classification as an employee at level (between level D1 and level C2) of the National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Chemical-Pharmaceutical Industry, gross annual salary (RAL) between €36,273.30 and €41,000.00 + company canteen.

Disclaimer:
“We confirm that this job offer is based on objective and gender-neutral criteria and complies with the relevant provisions of the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL), in accordance with and in full respect of Legislative Decree No. 96 of 7 May 2026 implementing Directive (EU) 2023/970.”

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG onX.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon’tstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellentoperators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, weidentifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

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PPGprovidesequal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentityor expression.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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