Automation Engineer
Hillenbrand
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Ferrara • 🇮🇹 Italy
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JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Oversee electrical and automation projects, focusing on contractor supervision and client interactions
- Review and approve electrical diagrams and technical documentation prepared by subcontractors
- Coordinate and supervise subcontractors during installation and commissioning phases
- Ensure implementation of electrical and automation specifications, including layout development and risk analysis
- Provide technical support to clients and internal teams on automation systems, graphical interfaces, and operational logic
- Assist in preparing technical specifications for installation and electrical connection requests
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to update diagrams and documentation after testing
- Offer post-sales technical assistance and troubleshooting for automation hardware and electrical equipment
- Contribute to quality assurance checks on switchboards and junction boxes
- Support project managers with integration of new electrical machines
- Provide on-site support during installation, I/O checks, and plant commissioning
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in technical fields (Electrical or Automation)
- Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with clients, suppliers, and internal teams
- Self-motivated, reliable, and capable of working independently with minimal programming involved.
Benefits
- Professional experience of at least 2 years in a similar position in the case of a university degree; at least 5 years in the case of a high school diploma
- Proven experience in automation, PLC, or control systems – SIEMENS S7-1200/1500, TIA Portal
- Strong understanding of electrical diagrams, technical documentation
- Good knowledge in MS Office and MS Project
- English and Italian languages (advanced level)
- Ability to provide technical support and troubleshooting for automation hardware and electrical systems
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
electrical diagramstechnical documentationautomation systemsgraphical interfacesoperational logictechnical specificationstroubleshootingquality assuranceinstallationrisk analysis
Soft skills
communicationself-motivatedreliableindependent work
Certifications
Diploma in ElectricalDegree in Automation