Automation Engineer

Coloplast; Felgueiras; Presencial; EUR 42 000 - 66 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Coloplast is seeking an Automation Engineer to drive efficiency in the Operations Development Department. You will lead automation initiatives, integrate PLC controlled production machines with vision and robot systems, and coordinate software design, testing, and deployment.

The role involves collaborating with specialists to reduce scrap, optimize performance, and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, ensuring continuous production. Travel is expected in the first year.

Qualificações

• Degree in Electrotechnics or Automation with at least 5 years in a related role.
• Good written and spoken English (CEFR B1).
• Knowledge of PLC programming on major platforms.
• Proficient in servo motion programming and robot systems.
• Experience with vision systems and HMI.
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical drawings and E-plan.
• Experience maintaining automated industrial machines.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out daily technical development tasks in Operations Development.
• Develop new technologies and document related knowledge.
• Suggest improvements to increase machinery availability and automation levels.
• Participate in projects to reduce scrap and increase productivity.
• Support PLC controlled machines with vision and robot systems.
• Plan and execute software design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Coordinate projects and liaise with external partners.
• Prepare reports and ensure documentation of tasks and changes.

Conhecimentos

English (B1)

PLC programming

Robot programming

Vision system knowledge

HMI knowledge

E-plan

Electrical schematics

Problem solving

Team player

MS Office

Formação académica

Degree in Electrotechnics or Automation

Ferramentas

Rockwell

Omron

Siemens

Schneider

RS Logix 5000

Studio 5000

CX Programmer

Simatic Step 7

E-Plan

Vision systems (Cognex/Omron)

Robot systems (Denso/ABB/KUKA)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Family: Manufacturing

Country/Region: Portugal

The Automation Engineer is instrumental in driving efficiency and innovation within the Operations Development Department. As a dedicated specialist, he leads initiatives to simplify and automate processes, ensuring that operational excellence is achieved.

This role requires close collaboration with various specialists to identify and implement opportunities for machine improvements, focusing on critical areas such as quality, scrap reduction, performance optimization and the implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.

The Automation Engineer is also responsible for supporting the Operations Department in resolving critical issues that require additional technical expertise not available within their team. The objective is that correct and timely production remains the top priority for everyone in COLOPLAST.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Carrying out, organizing and managing the daily technical and technological development tasks within the Operations Development Department
• Developing and introducing new technologies, mapping existing technologies and expanding and documenting related knowledge
• Suggest improvements to increase the availability of machinery
• Suggest improvements to increase automation levels
• Participate in projects to reduce production and process scrap
• Participate in projects to increase productivity of equipment and processes
• Participate in safety improvements
• Participate in projects for production equipment modernization and technical support for retrofit projects
• Transfer of electrical designs of production equipments to E-Plan
• Solve simple and complex everyday problems
• Plan, coordinate and execute project activities, including software design, coding, testing, and deployment
• Manage/Coordinate projects related to the development of PLC controlled production machines equipped with vision and robot systems
• Support Operations Team with troubleshooting and ensure the continued availability of the production machines
• Support Operations Team with troubleshooting and operation of new technical solutions implemented in the production equipment
• Support the operation of PLC controlled production machines equipped with vision and robot systems
• Conduct code and design reviews to maintain high development standards and practices
• Liaising with external partners as required for technology development tasks
• Budgeting solutions
• Ensuring documentation of tasks and changes implemented
• Monitoring the sustainability of developments
• Preparing and publishing reports on technological development tasks.

Essential Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrotechnics or Automation, with minimum 5 years of work experience in related position
• Good communication skills, both written and spoken, in English. Level: B1 – Intermediate (based on the Common European Framework)
• Knowledge of PLC programming in at least one of the following platforms: Rockwell, Omron, Siemens and Schneider (RS Logix 5000, Studio 5000, CX Programmer, Simatic Step 7, Machine Expert)
• Specific knowledge in Allan Bradley and Schnider PLC programing is preferred
• Knowledge of Servo motion programming in at least one of the following technologies: Kinetix, Accurax , Elau, SEW, Trio, AMK, Indramat and Sigma Drives
• Knowledge of Robot programming in at least one of the following technologies: Denso, ABB and KUKA
• Vision system programing knowledge is preferred (Cognex and Omron)
• HMI knowledge is preferred;
• Ability to create/Update electrical schematics (E-plan)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic)
• Knowledge of interpreting pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams is preferred
• Able to install and uninstall electrical components
• Experience in maintaining automated industrial machines
• Experience in Project Management, is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to details
• Good communications skills and a Team player
• Flexibility and ability to handle stressful periods
• Proactive desire for learning and knowledge sharing

Physical or other job requirements:

• Able to work other shifts and overtime as needed to complete tasks
• Willing to be on call to support production needs (Call-In Service)
• Recurrent travelling during the first year (up to some consecutive weeks)

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16.000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability.

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