Junior Automation Technician

Hill's Pet Nutrition; Castiglione delle Stiviere; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading pet nutrition company located in Castiglione delle Stiviere is seeking a Junior Automation Technician. The role involves developing and coordinating automation projects, providing technical expertise, and optimizing Plant Floor Systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Automation Engineering and at least one year of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in food production.

Competenze

• 1+ year of engineering experience in integration, production or supply chain environments with an automation focus.
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably food).

Mansioni

• Develop and coordinate automation project planning, execution and closing.
• Provide local strategic decisions support in annual planning processes.
• Act as the site Subject Matter Expert on robotic equipment.
• Maintain and improve Plant Floor Systems.

Conoscenze

Automation project planning

PLC, SCADA and HMI applications

Problem-solving

Technical expertise in plant equipment

Team collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor in Automation Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Overview

Join to apply for the Junior Automation Technician role at Hill's Pet Nutrition. Job Number #169981 – Castiglione delle Stiviere, Lombardia, Italy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate automation project planning, execution and closing;
• Participate in Project Management Plans and Processes (cost, schedule, communication, resources, scope, risk, etc.);
• Provide local strategic decisions support in annual (Capital Expense Budget & Operational) planning processes in terms of opportunities and prioritization;
• Where required coordinate installation, commissioning, start up collaborating with suppliers, end users, plant operation team, maintenance team, plant engineering team and others as required;
• Provide the technical expertise to configure, maintain and troubleshoot plant equipment and systems within the plant and execute hands‑on integration assignments on site;
• Act as the site Subject Matter Expert on robotic equipment;
• Maintain, develop and improve the Plant Floor Systems by modifications of PLC, SCADA and HMI applications;
• Identify, analyze and solve (potential) problems / malfunctions of the Plant Floor Systems;
• Research and advise with regard to the (automated) production systems; share knowledge and develop skills of others (in team) and actively participate in continuous learning opportunities;
• Takes initiative to optimize working activities;
• Understand and apply company standards including Safety, Food Safety, Sustainability, Performance, Reliability, Finance, Security and Risk Management.

Education

• Bachelor in Automation Engineering;
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably food).

Experience

• +1 year of engineering experience in integration, production or supply chain environments with an automation focus.

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