Global PLC Automation Support Engineer

Applied Materials, Inc.; Treviso; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Treviso, Italy is seeking an Automation Software Support Technician to program, integrate, and commission industrial automation systems with a focus on PLCs. The role involves global site deployments and extensive international travel, requiring a solid technical background and strong problem-solving abilities.

You will work across multiple teams to ensure optimal automation performance and contribute to continuous improvement of solutions in an international setting.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or degree in automation, electronics, or mechatronics.
• Experience in automation and industrial systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of PLC programming and machine control logic.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel internationally around 60% of the year.

Responsibilities

• Program and configure PLCs and on-line automation systems at the machine level.
• Integrate and verify automation subsystems, ensuring PLC-device communication.
• Perform functional tests, commissioning, and start-up at headquarters and international sites.
• Diagnose software anomalies and control system issues via debugging and troubleshooting.
• Support installations, wiring, and verification of automation components as needed.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams and technical specifications.
• Document activities and collaborations with Engineering teams for continuous improvement.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation systems

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

English language

Education

Diploma tecnico or ITS or Laurea Triennale in Automation/ electronics

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Treviso, Italy is seeking an Automation Software Support Technician to program, integrate, and commission industrial automation systems with a focus on PLCs. The role involves global site deployments and extensive international travel, requiring a solid technical background and strong problem-solving abilities.

You will work across multiple teams to ensure optimal automation performance and contribute to continuous improvement of solutions in an international setting.