Automation Engineer - PLC & Industrial Automation (Portugal)

Walter USA LLC; Vila do Conde; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Job summary

Walter USA LLC in Vila do Conde, Portugal, is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our advancing manufacturing automation team. You will develop electrical projects, create schematics, program PLCs (Siemens TIA Portal), and participate in commissioning and validation activities for our turnkey machines.

This role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation or Mechatronics, at least two years of experience, strong analytical skills, and English (B2).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation or Mechatronics.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial automation environments.
• Experience in PLC programming, preferably Siemens TIA Portal.
• Proficient in English (minimum B2) and able to travel nationally and internationally.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical projects for special-purpose industrial machines.
• Create electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Program PLCs and industrial automation systems.
• Participate in equipment commissioning and validation activities.
• Diagnose and resolve faults related to automation and control systems.
• Provide specialized technical support to national and international customers.
• Prepare technical reports for interventions and support activities.
• Identify opportunities for equipment and process improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and assembly teams.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation systems

Analytical thinking

Customer orientation

English (B2)

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Walter USA LLC in Vila do Conde, Portugal, is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our advancing manufacturing automation team. You will develop electrical projects, create schematics, program PLCs (Siemens TIA Portal), and participate in commissioning and validation activities for our turnkey machines.

This role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation or Mechatronics, at least two years of experience, strong analytical skills, and English (B2).