Automation Engineer

ECCO Sko A/S; Santa Maria da Feira; Teletrabalho; EUR 38 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

ECCO Sko A/S in Portugal is seeking an Automation Engineer to support the development and continuous improvement of our production and robotics systems. You will develop, maintain, and optimize automation software to ensure the reliability and performance of manufacturing equipment.

Key tasks include PLC and HMI software development, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet production, quality, and safety requirements.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as specified in the requirements.
• At least 2 years of PLC programming experience in an industrial environment.
• Proficient in English (written and spoken).

Responsabilidades

• Develop new PLC and HMI software to control production machinery and automation systems.
• Maintain and optimize existing software to improve performance and reliability of machines.
• Investigate and troubleshoot software and hardware issues on production equipment and robotics systems.
• Research and evaluate new automation technologies to support continuous improvement.
• Support the implementation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment and software updates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure automation solutions meet production, quality, and safety requirements.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation related to automation software and control systems.

Conhecimentos

Problem solving

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Electronics and Computer Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with Automation

Ferramentas

PLC programming

HMI software

Automation software

Robotics systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Our Maintenance team is looking for a motivated and solution-oriented Automation Engineer to support the development and continuous improvement of our production and robotics systems. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing automation software, ensuring the reliability and performance of our manufacturing equipment while contributing to innovation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new PLC and HMI software to control and operate production machinery and automation systems.
• Maintain, improve, and optimize existing software to enhance machine performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Investigate and troubleshoot software and hardware issues affecting production equipment and robotics systems.
• Research and evaluate new automation technologies, software solutions, and control techniques to support continuous improvement.
• Support the implementation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment and software updates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure automation solutions meet production, quality, and safety requirements.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation related to automation software and control systems.

Requirements

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with a proactive mindset and a passion for automation and industrial technology. We are looking for someone who can say "yes" to most of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Engineering, or a related field; or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Automation.
• Min. 2 years of experience in PLC programming in industrial environment.
• English knowledge, both written and verbal.

What We Offer

Exposure to international projects within a global company. Opportunity to develop analytical, business, and project management skills. A supportive team environment with room to grow and take initiative.

Only CV in English will be considered. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Join us and we guarantee lifelong learning – the speed of progress is up to you. So, if you are curious, passionate, and ready to make an impact, you’ll fit right in.

At ECCO, you become part of a meaningful, developing and multicultural workplace. You join a global family of more than 21,000 people who are proud to create the footprints of tomorrow.

Headquartered in Denmark, we are a family-owned company that offers international opportunities. Our offices and facilities have an informal culture and relaxed dress code – our shoe code is slightly stricter.

Join us and we guarantee lifelong learning – the speed of progress is up to you. So, if you’re curious, passionate and ready to make an impact, you’ll fit right in.

AT A GLANCE

Department Shoe Production