AUTOMATION ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION

Programmable logic controllers don't fail politely. When a PLC program throws an undocumented fault on a packaging line running three shifts, every minute of unplanned downtime compounds directly into scrap, missed shipments, and maintenance overtime - and the Automation Engineer is the person the plant calls. This role owns the full technical scope of control system design, from specifying hardware for a capital project through commissioning the HMI graphics and writing the PLC step-through logic that operators will rely on for years. Within a manufacturing environment subject to standards like NFPA 70E and GMP control qualification, this position works across engineering, operations, and maintenance to keep automated equipment running at target throughput. It demands equal comfort with a CAD schematic and a live production floor.

As the Automation Engineer, you translate capital investment in automated equipment into measurable gains in throughput, uptime, and process consistency across a manufacturing facility. You sit within the engineering function, collaborating daily with operations managers, maintenance technicians, and cross-functional project teams to deliver automation solutions from scope definition through validated commissioning.

Career Impact: Engineers who build a record of PLC programming, HMI design, and EPCM project delivery across industrial environments develop a credential set that travels across plant types and sectors - chemical, food and beverage, consumer goods, and automotive manufacturing all compete for this expertise.

Business Impact: When this role executes well, capital projects land on schedule, bottlenecks in high-volume fulfillment and production lines get eliminated, and asset availability improves in measurable percentage points rather than wishful estimates.

Growth Opportunity: Hands-on ownership of control system architecture at the plant level builds the foundation for senior automation lead and controls engineering manager roles, particularly as manufacturers accelerate investment in Pharma 4.0 and IIoT-connected equipment.

• Design and implement PLC and HMI programs from conceptual definition through commissioning and operator validation.
• Manage installation, debugging, and documentation of auxiliary equipment including robots, conveyors, labelers, and case sealers.
• Troubleshoot control panels, communication networks, and field instruments to restore and maintain plant uptime.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and recommend layout, material, and equipment changes that improve throughput and reduce waste.
• Develop project timelines, business cases, and capital approval packages for automation improvement initiatives.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, safety, and quality teams to resolve process problems and meet production targets.
• Review technical documentation, design specifications, and vendor deliverables to enforce engineering standards and code compliance.
• Support proposal and estimation activities by scoping automation deliverables and contributing to project cost models.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 3 or more years of automation engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, with hands-on PLC and HMI programming.
• Demonstrated ability to design and troubleshoot control panels covering AC and DC power distribution, fusing, and terminal block layouts.
• Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols including DeviceNet, ControlNet, EtherCAT, and Profibus.
• Experience conducting Factory Acceptance Testing and site commissioning for automated equipment installations.
• Proficiency in reading and producing electrical schematics and CAD drawings to support design and as-built documentation.
• Ability to interpret and apply NFPA 70E electrical safety standards and GMP control qualification requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to both equipment-level faults and plant-wide process inefficiencies.

• Experience in a multi-site or EPCM consulting environment, delivering automation scope for chemical, food and beverage, or consumer products clients.
• Familiarity with robotics integration including SCARA or articulated arm platforms used in assembly or packaging applications.
• Background in capital project management including scope definition, vendor quoting, and cross-functional approval workflows.
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity standards and operational technology network architecture within manufacturing environments.

• PLC and HMI program defect rate per commissioning event, measuring control software quality before plant handover.
• Mean time to restore automated equipment after unplanned fault, reflecting diagnostic speed and technical depth.
• Capital project on-time delivery rate, tracking whether automation scope lands within approved schedule and budget.
• Direct labor efficiency improvement percentage attributable to automation changes implemented during the review period.
• Percentage of installed equipment covered by current, accurate as-built documentation and backup copies.
• Typical tools: PLC/HMI platforms (commonly Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens Step 7/TIA Portal); CAD software (commonly AutoCAD Electrical).

• Base Salary Range: $85,000 to $115,000 per year, depending on seniority and location.
• Bonus: Annual performance bonus, typically 5% to 10% of base salary.
• Equity: Uncommon at this level; offered occasionally at larger publicly traded manufacturers.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contributes majority of premium.
• PTO: 15 to 20 days annually, plus standard US federal holidays.
• Common Perks: Tool and safety gear allowance, professional development reimbursement, and relocation assistance for plant-based roles.

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state law. Employment in this role is contingent on successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of prior work history and reference checks relevant to plant and equipment access. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The Automation Engineer owns the full project automation scope for clients across the chemical, pulp and paper, food and beverage, and consumer product industries, leading or executing hardware specification, installation design, and PLC programming from concept through commissioning and validation. Working with both client-site and home-office project teams, this role supports proposal development and quality assurance while building long-term client relationships that generate future work for the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or execute automation designs to include hardware specification and installation design.
• Lead or execute programming from conceptual definition and development through execution, commissioning, and validation.
• Research and analyze data during project execution to make sound design and implementation decisions.
• Actively participate in internal quality assurance by reviewing and checking process group work products.
• Support the proposal process by providing project estimates and deliverables.
• Support the development and growth of key client relationships as an ambassador for Jedson.
• Observe professional ethics in the application of codes, standards, and personnel interactions.
• Ensure value is provided to the client and develop and earn their trust.
• Work lean and flexible, capable of delivering projects in different ways across different customers.
• Understand and support other projects, company policies, and programs.
• Anticipate future work associated or derived from ongoing projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university.
• 8–15 years of related experience in automation engineering.
• Experience in consulting engineering or construction for industrial customers.
• Experience with both hardware and software design.
• Experience with Wonderware/OPERA and Rockwell PlantPAx.
• 5–10 years of experience with Rockwell/Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms.
• Demonstrated servant leadership including team building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels within and outside the organization.

Reporting to department leadership, the Automation Engineer shapes quality strategy and test automation delivery across multiple product teams within a financial services firm serving long-term individual investors across US and Canada branches. Partnering with Product, UX, Architecture, and operations managers, this role enables faster feature delivery and measurable reductions in test debt through scalable automation frameworks and cross-team mentoring.

Primary Duties

• Deliver on traceability, reporting, and analysis within the delivery team and coordinate Quality Chapter deliverables across multiple delivery teams.
• Design, code, test, deploy, and maintain testing automation solutions that provide automated test coverage of business functionality.
• Mentor others on building test suites across delivery teams.
• Build understanding of automation opportunities for the application area and communicate needs to the product owner.
• Author the Quality strategy for the delivery team.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with peers in Product, UX, and Architecture to drive execution of Quality strategy.
• Summarize test findings and provide remediation recommendations, including code-level solutions across delivery teams.
• Present ways to reduce test debt and speed delivery of new features.
• Communicate appropriate information to move individuals or groups toward appropriate action.
• Persuade others to support team transformation and QA maturity.
• Organize and deliver in an agile fashion using Jira and participating in Agile ceremonies.
• Align individual objectives with department and firm objectives and leverage firm strategy in developing solutions.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or Computer Science preferred, or related work experience.
• 7+ years of experience automating test plans, expected test results, actual test results, identified issues, and accessibility findings.
• 7+ years of experience in object-oriented programming; 7+ years of experience mentoring and coaching multiple product teams within an agile software development organization.
• Experience and understanding of financial services industry and regulatory requirements preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain object-oriented test automation frameworks.
• 7+ years of experience with Selenium, RestAssured, SoapUI, Ready API, Java, SQL, or Appium; experience with defect tracking software such as Jira and Qtest.
• Proficient in written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including best practice documentation across multiple systems.
• Responds well to direction, embraces feedback, and champions change.

Sitting at the intersection of software quality and agricultural technology, the Automation Engineer delivers test automation frameworks and API-level tests for precision agronomy mobile and web applications that process big data sets including farm machine data, geospatial data, weather, and soil data. Operating across a small cross-functional team of scientists, engineers, and product managers, this role ensures application accuracy, scalability, and global reliability for farmers worldwide.

Duties

• Pair with other software engineers to deliver automated tests validating mobile (iOS, Android) and web applications.
• Develop, architect, document, and implement test automation frameworks and API-level tests for multiple back-end services.
• Design and develop tools for validating core functionality and measuring performance, scalability, and reliability of systems.
• Design, architect, and build test automation frameworks fully integrated with the CI/CD pipeline.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to ensure data and software tools are accurate and reliable.
• Test applications with different locales to guarantee a valuable global product experience, including field visits when necessary.
• Write code to explore the product and document test strategies, test plans, and designs.
• Assist in ongoing process improvement to ensure test planning, execution, and reporting is effective.
• Create detailed incident reports for production issues and work on triage, investigation, and root cause analysis.
• Take on a variety of engineering and testing responsibilities as part of a small, shared-role team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field; equivalent experience accepted.
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing test automation frameworks for web, Android, or iOS.
• Demonstrated understanding of common software development design patterns and software quality assurance methodologies; solid CS fundamentals.
• Strong programming, debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving background; experience with non-functional testing such as performance, stress, and load testing.
• Experience with test case management tools such as Zephyr, TestRail, TFS, or JIRA; understanding of HTTP protocols and REST.
• Proficient with Cypress, Selenium, Appium, XCUITest, or Espresso; experience deploying tests in CI systems and fully virtualized environments (e.g., AWS).
• Demonstrated skills communicating with users, technical teams, and senior management to collect requirements and describe product features and strategy.
• Experience defining and championing best practices and building large-scale testing infrastructure across a software engineering team.

A key member of the Knowledge Management team, the Automation Engineer leads process improvement projects across legal practices and administrative departments by deploying low-code/no-code and AI-driven workflow solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform suite. Collaborating across attorneys, administrative staff, and senior client stakeholders, this role enables measurable efficiency gains in service delivery and knowledge sharing throughout the firm.

Functions

• Work with the KM Manager to proactively identify process improvement opportunities enabling business objectives through effective use of technology.
• Develop workflow and process improvement solutions using MS Power Automate and other automation tools.
• Identify methods for using Microsoft 365 and other tools to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Act as subject matter expert for Microsoft 365 capabilities, especially the Power Platform suite, defining and implementing best practices.
• Develop deep knowledge of the firm's business processes and existing technology solutions.
• Define functional use cases and document functional and technical requirements for process improvement projects.
• Model processes and develop workflow diagrams, then develop sound implementation plans with limited guidance.
• Proactively manage project delivery and approvals, resolving action items, issues, and risks.
• Initiate and maintain strong relationships with team members across functions and senior client stakeholders.
• Use conflict-resolution skills to facilitate strong team dynamics and assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3–5 years of experience with workflow and process improvement methodology and technology solutions.
• Law firm and/or Knowledge Management experience preferred.
• Strong technical background with a focus on workflow automation and process improvement; knowledge of SQL Server 2016/2019 preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365, particularly the Power Platform suite (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, SharePoint Online).
• Strong analysis, planning, organizing, and attention-to-detail skills; ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and work under deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with both users and technical staff in team-oriented environments.
• Desire and ability to learn new techniques, skills, and tackle challenging projects.

Embedded within the operations engineering function, the Automation Engineer leads and supports capital automation projects across fulfillment centers, troubleshooting PLCs, pneumatic systems, and robotics while driving productivity improvements and new equipment integration. Working closely with cross-functional teams, vendors, and integrators, this role ensures automated process equipment meets quality and performance targets across the organization.

Core Functions

• Lead cross-functional teams to design, develop, and troubleshoot process control issues related to electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Work closely with vendors and integrators developing new equipment.
• Provide support troubleshooting currently installed automation-based process equipment.
• Lead enhancements and team with operations managers to fix bottlenecks in the process.
• Review technical manuals, reports, and relevant documentation.
• Research, test, validate, and implement new technologies.
• Increase productivity through combined work steps, removing non-value-added tasks, and adding automation.
• Collaborate with engineers to achieve expected quality levels.
• Coordinate and supervise testing activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Possess one of the following: BA in Engineering with 2+ years in Automation Controls, BA with 2+ years in Automation Controls, Associate's degree with 4+ years in Automation Controls, or high school diploma/GED with 4+ years in Automation Controls.
• 2+ years of combined experience with PLC programming.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with controls engineering and designing or maintaining vision systems (Cognex, Keyence), sensing technologies, RFID tracking, and conveyor systems.
• Control system automation background focused on design, installation, programming, and validation of automated processes.
• Knowledge of industrial IT networks, OPC, Profibus, DeviceNet, and EtherCAT.
• Experience in developing automation strategies for new equipment technologies and automation equipment integration.
• Integrations, FAT, computer skills, DB, and PLC programming proficiency.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Sustained throughput and product quality in consumer goods manufacturing depend on the Automation Engineer, who delivers engineering and project management expertise across new product introduction and existing process advancement for a portfolio of globally recognized brands. Based within the manufacturing engineering function and reporting to plant leadership, this role leads capital improvement projects, cross-functional safety and quality teams, and the implementation of robots, conveyors, and specialized assembly equipment.

Accountabilities

• Manage the purchase, installation, debugging, and documentation of new auxiliary equipment including robots, conveyors, labelers, and case sealers.
• Improve safety in manufacturing operations by addressing ergonomic and other safety concerns and training staff on new equipment.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and recommend methods, materials, and layouts for improvements based on manufacturing needs and capabilities.
• Analyze and resolve major process problems with machinery and develop business cases, attain quotes, and manage capital improvement projects.
• Provide leadership and support to cross-functional teams comprising Safety, Environmental, Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Scheduling.
• Develop project timelines and work to meet target launch dates; evaluate and assist in the development of new manufacturing technologies.
• Improve direct labor efficiencies and develop manufacturing processes and equipment in support of new and improved products.
• Create and update manufacturing documents; ensure current and accurate costing in conjunction with Finance.
• Support manufacturing in the daily troubleshooting of equipment.

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field of study.
• 6–9 years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Skilled in hands-on equipment troubleshooting, process improvements, and implementation of automation at both large and small scale; experience with plastic injection.
• Excellent project management skills with demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others; ability to organize and manage multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills at both strategic and functional levels.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office software; experience using CAD software.

As the Automation Engineer, this role builds and maintains the embedded software build, test, and CI/CD systems that underpin navigation, camera, and communication products for a consumer automotive technology team. The engineering team relies on this work to sustain software release velocity, enforce code quality through static and dynamic analysis tools, and keep containerized development environments running reliably across projects.

Activities

• Improve the performance and reliability of embedded software build systems and CI/CD infrastructure.
• Integrate new static and dynamic analysis tools into build and test systems.
• Implement and maintain containerized development environments to streamline project setup and maintenance.
• Build and maintain automated integration and fuzzing tests for embedded devices.
• Create and execute designs for small sets of new functionalities using C, C++, C#, Java, or other selected languages.
• Utilize software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers.
• Collaborate and add value through participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestions.
• Perform technical root cause analysis and outline corrective action for given problems.
• Estimate level of effort, evaluate new options of similar technology, and offer suggestions to improve processes.

Position Requirements

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA ≥ 3.5).
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing moderately complex software in C, C++, C#, Java, or other selected languages.
• Previous experience designing and implementing object-oriented designs in C++, C#, or Java; familiarity with testing, debugging, and optimizing application software on embedded systems.
• Experience with Python, LUA, or a shell scripting language (e.g., Bash, sh, ksh, zsh); working knowledge of Git or similar source code manager.
• Experience working with Jenkins and Atlassian tools such as Confluence and JIRA; experience with embedded build systems such as WAF, Yocto, or the Android build system.
• User-level experience with container/orchestrator technology like Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift; user-level experience with static code analysis tools like Coverity, Klocwork, or Clang.

Automation Engineer leads quality ownership for a mobile application platform used by millions of customers processing billions of documents, building and executing manual and automated test plans that certify features to a high-quality bar across iOS and Android. The work directly supports the QA and engineering team's mission to sustain reliable releases and drive down defect rates as digital document workflows scale globally.

Operational Focus

• Own quality for features by performing tests, assessing risk, and communicating results and status to certify features with a high-quality bar.
• Build manual and automated test plans and test cases, including ad-hoc and exploratory testing to deliver high-quality releases.
• Advocate for test automation efforts, standards, and processes; author and deliver new test scripts; and handle test data sets for automation activities.
• Integrate development products with automation frameworks, CI, and build systems.
• Participate in test design discussions and code reviews; design test cases to minimize the need for manual analysis of test output.
• Lead root cause analysis of failures and follow up with bug reports that quantify the problem to a high degree of reproducibility.
• Collaborate with teams to prioritize and drive the automation backlog.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of proven experience in software engineering.
• Strong experience with Android and iOS mobile testing and mobile automation frameworks including XCUITest, Espresso, and Appium.
• Knowledge and experience in Android and iOS development with Objective-C or Swift; experience crafting automated tests for simulators and mobile devices.
• Experience developing test strategy, documentation, and automated UI and functional tests.
• Experience with CI/CD practices using Git/Jenkins; excellent abilities in bug detection, regression, and defect tracking.
• Outstanding analytical and interpersonal skills with the ability to identify and address problems, balance priorities, and deliver on time.
• Experience leading and mentoring team members.

The Automation Engineer produces reliable control system performance across a manufacturing plant by designing and modifying control panels, programming PLCs and HMIs, and configuring field instruments including VFDs, level sensors, flow meters, and temperature sensors. This role advances uptime and electrical compliance by troubleshooting Ethernet and industrial communication networks and maintaining HMI graphics, alarms, and trends for operations teams on the plant floor.

Key Deliverables

• Modify existing control panels and design new control panels including AC and DC power distribution, fuses, breakers, and terminal blocks.
• Conform to all appropriate electrical standards including NFPA 70E.
• Troubleshoot and maintain Ethernet networks, including basic understanding of IP addresses, netmasks, gateways, DNS, switches, routers, and Cat5(e) wiring.
• Troubleshoot and maintain various communication networks including DH+, ControlNet, DeviceNet, and IO Link.
• Assist with problem solving to keep the plant running.
• Troubleshoot, modify, and write new programs for PLCs and HMIs.
• Configure and interface with field instruments via Ethernet/IP and hardwired IO, including VFDs, level sensors, flow meters, and temperature sensors.
• Manage all aspects of HMIs including graphics, alarms, trends, backup/restore, and maintenance of industrial PCs and touchscreens.

Professional Experience

• Associate's or Technical School degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• PLC/HMI and drive programming knowledge required.
• Experience using CAD software required.
• Dairy and project management experience preferred.

Embedded within the telemetry department, the Automation Engineer develops and maintains PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems that keep water and wastewater process control running across community infrastructure while meeting OT cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements. Working closely with framework partners, contractors, and operational teams, this role manages project delivery, proactive maintenance, and 24/7 standby reactive support to sustain continuous service levels.

Areas of Ownership

• Use experience and in-depth knowledge of PLCs and RTUs to enhance and optimize existing and new process control systems and provide support to telemetry and automation teams and framework partners.
• Create, maintain, and enforce up-to-date documentation covering system architectures, design specifications, maintenance updates, and customer support materials in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Provide support and maintenance of automation software, ensuring all installations are compliant with regulatory requirements and OT Standards.
• Manage project and operational automation requirements on time and within budget, ensuring collaboration between contractors and framework partners.
• Carry out proactive maintenance and repair work to ensure continued reliable operation of telemetry communication and automation systems.
• Carry out reactive maintenance as part of a rostered 24/7 standby arrangement.
• Work collaboratively within the telemetry department to meet and exceed service levels through effective use of scheduling systems, software, tools, and field devices.
• Ensure operational technology (OT) complies with the latest standards of cyber security.

Background & Experience

• Educated to HND/degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Formal PLC training (Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Schneider, Telemecanique, Modicon, etc.).
• Proven experience in development, implementation, and commissioning of software for PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Experience working with telemetry and process control in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater process control.
• Ability to work with a flexible and constructive attitude to tight deadlines in pressurized environments while maintaining safety.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, confident in conveying complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Keen interest in continued professional development to support wider business and stakeholder reliance on technical expertise.

Reporting to the after-sales team and guided by senior automation software engineers and product management, the Automation Engineer resolves customer automation software issues remotely and on-site, contributing to upgrade and modernization projects during commissioning visits to global customer sites. Partnering with internal automation engineers, electrical engineers, and product managers to diagnose and communicate solutions, this role enables customers to sustain machine performance and adopt modernized control systems.

Role Responsibilities

• Solve software-related support requests from customers in collaboration with experienced automation engineers and communicate solutions effectively.
• Make service visits to customers globally when problems cannot be solved remotely.
• Assist with automation software design of upgrade and modernization projects for customers.
• Help in testing of designed solutions and machines at the Vantaa premises.
• Participate in software commissioning of upgrade projects at customer sites globally.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders including automation engineers, electrical engineers, and product managers to find and relay solutions.
• Write technical documentation and communicate instructions verbally as needed.
• Travel up to 20% of yearly working time.

Education & Experience

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in automation engineering or other relevant field.
• PLC software design knowledge (e.g., Siemens S7 Classic & TIA, Allen Bradley) preferred.
• Experience with drives and motors (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron, etc.) preferred.
• Basic knowledge of hardware engineering including ability to read electrical diagrams.
• Experience troubleshooting and working with older automation software systems preferred.
• Motivated team player with interest in achieving targets and developing personal skills.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills required.
• Willingness to travel.

Sitting at the intersection of pharmaceutical manufacturing and digital automation, the Automation Engineer refines Pharma 4.0 control strategies across OSD, steriles, biologics, API, and viral vector production environments by designing OT network architectures and deploying SCADA, MES, and PLC solutions aligned with global regulatory requirements. Operating across multiple manufacturing sites and reporting to global senior leadership, this role advances the organization's digital maturity and positions automation platforms as standardized enterprise infrastructure.

Job Functions

• Work on automation technology projects end to end from project planning to implementation.
• Use programming skills to deliver solutions in Pharma 4.0, SCADA, MES, and PLC.
• Supply automation design reports covering Pharma 4.0 systems, OT networks, control networks, and control software and systems architectures.
• Develop corporate and organizational policies related to standardization and implementation of automation and digital architecture enabling platforms.
• Partner with Pharma 4.0 leaders and IT Architects to select compatible technologies.
• Provide training on developed control systems and procedures for operations and maintenance.
• Participate in network IoT assessments, identify opportunities for lean, process digitalization and automation, and lead concept solution and product development projects.
• Stay ahead of innovations within Pharma 4.0 and new digital technology platforms by participating in industry peer groups; advise and mentor internal collaborators on key technological and regulatory developments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in IT, Automation, pharmaceutical engineering, science, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of automation or related experience required; sophisticated manufacturing project experience in technology development, design, and/or implementation.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical operations including OSD, steriles, biologics, API, and viral vectors.
• Strong knowledge of Automation Technologies and Platforms, Pharma 4.0 digital maturity models, and systems; experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Profibus, and Modbus.
• Experience programming PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems such as DeltaV, Rockwell, Siemens, Wonderware, and iFix; experienced with data collection from sensors, controllers, and industrial systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) a strong asset; Python/Java/SQL experience a strong asset.
• Excellent project management skills combined with strong communication skills, thought leadership, and ability to implement; role requires communication to site and global senior leadership across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Ability to travel at least 25% annually.

A key member of the Product Development department at RBS PIM Nanjing, the Electrical Automation Engineer advances test fixture and hardware quality for telecommunication products by researching, specifying, implementing, and verifying solutions in collaboration with radio, digital, and software engineers. Collaborating across vendor networks and internal PTD competence teams, this role ensures test hardware reliability and process compliance with Ericsson's manufacturing and PTD directives.

What You'll Do

• Research, specify, implement, verify, and improve test fixtures and hardware for telecommunication products in collaboration with radio, digital, and software engineers.
• Review and discuss product design and manufacture processes from a test perspective and produce appropriate test solutions.
• Debug and maintain test hardware with continual improvement as needed.
• Perform professional root cause analysis during design, verification, and implementation.
• Connect with vendors, define professional requirements, and follow up on manufacturing processes.
• Support technical competence development in the PTD department.
• Carry out all activities corresponding to the position optimally and efficiently, in sync with Ericsson and PTD directives, instructions, and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of non-standard industrial automation electrical and control system design or integration experience; assembly line experience a plus.
• Basic knowledge of industrial vision applications; Cognex In-Sight Explorer a plus.
• Familiar with Siemens PLC and HMI systems (STEP 7 and TIA Portal) and able to design projects independently.
• Familiar with EPSON SCARA Robot configuration, programming, and on-site commissioning.
• Proficiency in English with good oral communication skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility and good team spirit.

Scalable test coverage across enterprise APIs, databases, and services depends on the Automation Engineer, who oversees the build, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Isentia automation framework across API, functional, regression, smoke, end-to-end, performance, and security test types. Serving as the sign-off authority for the Automation Engineering Team within an agile scrum environment, this role reviews user stories, refines acceptance criteria, and drives efficiency improvements that accelerate business outcomes.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Work with the Team Leader to build and maintain the Isentia automation framework including API, functional, regression, smoke, end-to-end, performance, and security tests.
• Work with other teams to provide feedback for continuous improvement of the automation standard framework and optimize it for enterprise-wide products, APIs, databases, and services.
• Perform regular manual and automated tests under the Automation Framework and act as sign-off person from the Automation Engineering Team.
• Utilize various data management models such as fake data and fixtures to support the framework.
• Improve test effectiveness and efficiency for faster turnaround and business outcomes.
• Participate in and contribute to the internal scrum process and help refine it.
• Review user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Cross-device and cross-browser web UI testing experience; Python unit test and BDD test experience preferred.
• Proficient in Python, .NET framework, and Node.JS for test automation.
• Experience with Selenium WebDriver, Selenium IDE, Cypress, or Testcafe for UI testing.
• Experience with test management suites (e.g., HPQC, TestRails) and agile management tools such as Jira.
• Experience with code version control tools like Git and CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Bamboo, or Bitbucket Pipeline.
• Experience with load and stress testing tools such as Locust or JMeter; AWS or equivalent cloud experience preferred.

As the Apprentice Automation Engineer, this role develops practical control system skills within a technical team delivering Command and Control Systems projects for Medium, High, and Very High Voltage substations under IEC 61850 and IEC 62439 standards. The project team relies on this work to support architecture documentation, control logic development, Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, and product homologation within a structured quality and safety framework.

Scope of Work

• Participate at the forefront of Smart Grids technology as part of the technical team for Command and Control Systems projects.
• Acquire knowledge of the IEC 61850 and IEC 62439 standards.
• Contribute to the architecture and technical documentation of systems to be implemented.
• Develop the logics and parameters of control systems.
• Take part in acceptance testing activities including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Participate in the homologation of new products.
• Acquire skills in a project environment at a technical level in terms of quality, planning, and execution deadlines.
• Understand and comply with the highest quality, environmental, and safety management standards.

Skills & Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Proficiency in Portuguese and English.
• Rigorous team-working approach with good communication and interpersonal skills, high self-motivation, flexibility, and self-learning attitude.
• Dynamism, spirit of initiative, and strong sense of responsibility.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team under pressure.
• Excellent personal computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Availability to travel within national territory and abroad.

Automation Engineer advances the tire manufacturing process by planning, implementing, and monitoring automation programs and equipment within the facility while developing long-term strategies that optimize asset availability for the Maintenance Manager. Success in the position means diagnosing HMI-PLC communication issues, uploading and restoring operator panel projects, and ensuring PLC step-through logic and software changes align with manufacturer specifications and electric drive principles.

Work Activities

• Plan, implement, and monitor automation programs and equipment within the manufacturing facility to improve, streamline, and automate the tire manufacturing process.
• Develop and maintain long-term automation strategies to optimize asset availability.
• Search for variables, parameters, and signals from sensors and actuators; make software changes according to manufacturer's specifications.
• Understand the principles of automatic control and electric drive.
• Upload projects to operator panels or restore from backup copies.
• Diagnose typical HMI-PLC communication issues.

Experience & Qualifications

• PLC programming experience with step-through logic required.
• HMI programming experience required.
• Troubleshooting and modification experience required.
• Industrial equipment or automotive manufacturing experience required.
• Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC experience preferred; Fanuc robotics experience preferred.

The Automation Engineer System Solutions creates end-to-end control system solutions for plant engineering projects, executing GMP-compliant control qualification programs from contract review through software test documentation, in-house commissioning, and customer site handover. Reporting to project and customer service leadership, this role coordinates cross-functional delivery to pharmaceutical clients and maintains technical quality across SPS software, HMI interfaces, and Siemens or Allen Bradley control platforms.

Performance Expectations

• Manage the automation part of projects from contract review to handover to the customer.
• Plan and develop software for SPS controls, user interfaces, and their documentation.
• Create test programs and plans for control systems.
• Execute and document program tests within the scope of standard and GMP-compliant control qualification.
• Coordinate and cooperate during commissioning in-house and at customer premises.
• Support customer service activities.

Technical Qualifications

• Engineer FH/HF with specialization in electrical engineering or automation.
• Several years of professional experience in plant engineering, preferably with a pharmaceutical background.
• Profound experience in control engineering.
• Very good knowledge of Siemens (Step 7/TIA) and/or Allen Bradley controls.
• Safe handling of MS Office and IT systems.
• Proficiency in German and good knowledge of English.

Embedded within the development engineering team, the Automation Engineer coordinates PLC software development and OPC UA integration solutions that connect machine types across 20 tire plants in Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia, providing 3rd-level remote and on-site support to sustain continuous availability. Working closely with plant operations teams globally and guided by senior automation engineering colleagues, this role ensures IT-OT integration solutions remain reliable across diverse machine generations and geographic sites.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain solutions that interact directly with PLCs.
• Develop and implement software PLC to integrate different machine types.
• Analyze PLC programs (Beckhoff, Siemens) to prepare integration with IT solutions using OPC UA.
• Provide 3rd-level support, ensuring the continuous availability of developed solutions.
• Provide remote and occasional on-site support to 20 tire plants across Europe, Africa, USA, Mexico, Brazil, China, Malaysia, Thailand, India, and other locations.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
• At least 3 years of professional experience as an automation engineer, preferably with Siemens Step 7 or Beckhoff.
• Experience with OPC UA as a technical integration standard.
• Solid English skills (verbal and written).
• Independent and solution-oriented mindset with willingness to learn.
• Availability to travel worldwide (up to 20%).