Automation & Industrialization Specialist (M/F/X)

Your Mission

As an Automation & Industrialization Specialist, you will be the technical cornerstone of the Felgueiras plant’s autonomy. You will manage automation modifications for both existing equipment and new industrialization projects. You will play a dual role: driving technical improvements and providing high-level analytical support for complex maintenance interventions to ensure maximum equipment performance.

Key Responsibilities

Industrialization & Project Excellence

• Manage automation modifications and improvements on existing machines.
• Lead the automation scope within new industrialization projects.
• Carry out PLC, drive, and HMI program modifications (Siemens TIA Portal, Step7, Proface).
• Write and follow control plans during acceptance phases at suppliers and on-site.
• Collaborate in product development by defining industrial and technical constraints.
• Program and optimize robot cycles to enhance productivity.
• Deploy and ensure compliance with Group automation standards.

Advanced Technical Support & Maintenance

• Provide Level 2/3 support for maintenance interventions requiring advanced PLC analysis.
• Analyze malfunctions related to MES, recipe management, and signal processing.
• Conduct functional and organic analyses for automation systems.
• Modify and validate electrical diagrams to ensure system reliability.
• Update and challenge risk analysis (FMEA/AMDEC) and technical documentation.

Governance & Performance

• Monitor KPIs related to Security, Quality, Cost, Lead time, and Equipment performance.
• Participate in the "Metier" network to share know-how and develop functional standards.
• Ensure technical watch and benchmark automation technologies.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or similar (BAC +2/3 or Bac+5).
• Experience: 3 – 5 years of experience in a similar role within an industrial environment (Special machinery or assembly processes preferred).
• Technical Mastery: * Proficiency in Siemens (TIA Portal, Step7,) and Proface (GP Pro, WinCC).
  • Strong knowledge of industrial networks (Profinet, Profibus) and Variable Speed Drives.
  • Experience in Safety environments and risk analysis.
• Soft Skills: Autonomous, team-oriented, and highly field-focused. Strong analytical mindset with a "force de proposition" attitude.
• Languages: Intermediate English (B2 level required).

Additional Information

Travel: Occasional travel to supplier sites is expected.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead a strategic global transformation project.
• A key leadership role with high visibility across all regions.
• Exposure to multinational operations and collaboration.
• Career progression within a growing and innovative finance framework.

 

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