Industrial Automation Specialist - PLC/SCADA & OT Networks

Fidia Farmaceutici S.P.A.; Paderno Dugnano; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and coaching programs

Pension fund with company integration

Health fund

Company canteen

Staff discounts

Flu vaccination campaign

Job summary

Fidia Farmaceutici S.P.A. in Paderno Dugnano, Lombardy, Italy, is recruiting an Automation Specialist to support the HQ’s Automation Department.

The role focuses on automating equipment and industrial systems, SCADA, PLC, and network infrastructure, with responsibilities from project planning to system maintenance and supplier management. You will collaborate with Engineering, IT, and Production, supervise vendors, draft URS, select and manage vendors, ensure GMP-aligned operations, and

Qualifications

• Technical diploma in electronics/automation or CS; degree is a plus.
• 5+ years with PLC and SCADA systems in manufacturing or with suppliers.
• Strong PLC programming and SCADA development knowledge.
• Solid understanding of industrial networks and hardware.
• Excellent written and spoken English; GMP exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support PLC, HMI, and SCADA management in operations.
• Manage OT infrastructure for SCADA/PLC networks.
• Monitor OT network performance and propose adjustments.
• Diagnose automation faults with vendor support.
• Manage vendors for maintenance and new projects.
• Oversee project phases: URS drafting, planning, vendor selection, installation.
• Coordinate automation network connections and security.
• Manage user groups and access policies for OT network.
• Collaborate with Engineering, IT, and Production teams.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Industrial networking

English proficiency

GMP familiarity

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Technical High School Diploma in Electronics/Automation/CS

Related degree (plus)

Tools

PLC programming languages

SCADA platforms

Industrial network hardware

GMP familiarity

Job description

Fidia Farmaceutici S.P.A. in Paderno Dugnano, Lombardy, Italy, is recruiting an Automation Specialist to support the HQ’s Automation Department.

The role focuses on automating equipment and industrial systems, SCADA, PLC, and network infrastructure, with responsibilities from project planning to system maintenance and supplier management. You will collaborate with Engineering, IT, and Production, supervise vendors, draft URS, select and manage vendors, ensure GMP-aligned operations, and