Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Donaldson; Ostiglia; In loco; EUR 42.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Donaldson is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support assembly manufacturing through process improvement, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Sales, and Production to ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are met in the plant.

The role involves working on implementing manufacturing best practices, upgrading equipment, troubleshooting PLC programs, and supporting new product introductions with a

Competenze

• University degree in Automation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Automation specialization.

Mansioni

• Support one plant assembly department to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to introduce new products and implement process changes.
• Support the implementation of quality systems within the workshop.
• Explore ideas and technologies to improve processes, quality, and reduce costs.
• Back up Product Lifecycle Management activities, including APD and CQP methodologies.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Sales, and Production.
• Support machine revamping and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist in diagnostics, troubleshooting, and minor PLC modifications in equipment and automation systems.
• Work with external suppliers for complex troubleshooting, upgrades, and improvements.

Conoscenze

Electrical schematics reading

Analytical problem solving

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Formazione

Automation Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Industrial Automation (Mechanical Engineering)

Strumenti

SIMATIC S7 PLCs

TIA Portal

Descrizione del lavoro

Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

The Manufacturing Engineer supports the assembly manufacturing area in achieving operational excellence targets through process improvement, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role collaborates with multiple functions to support new product introductions, equipment upgrades, troubleshooting activities, and the implementation of manufacturing best practices, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• The role is part of the Plant Manufacturing Team.
• Support one of the plant assembly departments in achieving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets within Production Line.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the introduction of new products and the implementation of process changes in the manufacturing area.
• Support the implementation of quality systems within the workshop.
• Explore new ideas and technologies to evaluate opportunities for improving processes, enhancing quality, and reducing costs.
• Back UP role for Product Lifecycle Management activities, including the implementation of APD (Accelerated Product Development) and CQP (Change Qualification Process) methodologies, ensuring successful product launches and compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with several plant departments, including Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Sales, and Production.
• Support machine revamping and continuous improvement projects across the plant.
• Support diagnostic activities, troubleshooting, and minor modifications of PLC programs across manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Collaborate with external suppliers and technical partners to support complex troubleshooting activities, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Travel

Up to 10%, if required

Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in one of the following fields:
  • Automation Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Industrial Automation
• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering principles, including the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Basic knowledge of Siemens automation platforms, including SIMATIC S7 PLCs and the TIA Portal engineering environment.
• Basic understanding of industrial automation systems, sensors, actuators, drives, and industrial communication networks.
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional and international teams.

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Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.