Automation Engineer
The Sofidel Group
The Sofidel Group is one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide. Established in 1966, the Group has subsidiaries in 12 countries – Italy, Spain, the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania and the USA – with more than 6,000 employees, net sales of 2,173 million Euros (2020) and a production capacity of over one million tonnes per year (1,428,000 tonnes in 2020). “Regina”, its most well-known brand, is present on almost all the reference markets. Other brands include: Softis, Le Trèfle, Sopalin, Thirst Pockets, KittenSoft, Nalys, Cosynel, Lycke, Nicky, Papernet. A member of the UN Global Compact and the international WWF Climate Savers programme, the Sofidel Group considers sustainability a strategic factor with regards to growth and is committed to reducing its impact on natural capital and maximising social benefits, setting as objective the creation of shared added value for all stakeholders. Sofidel’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets to 2030 have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to well-below 2°C, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
PURPOSE
To maintain and manage all control & automation systems including software and hardware throughout site to achieve engineering objectives in line with Group standards, safety guidelines and work instructions.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- To perform routine diagnostic checks on automated systems, monitor them and isolate problems
- To repair and debug control devices to avoid production loss, as well as create documentation based on the schematics and wiring plans for each device
- To follow electrical regulations and inspect controllers to ensure code compliance
- To troubleshoot PLC, Industrial Control systems and relay control circuits
- To support shift technicians in fault diagnosis and rectification of control system faults & failures
- To assist in the implementation of control systems for new processes & equipment
- To participate in emergency on-call duty on a rotational basis
- To ensure a high level of housekeeping of the working area is maintained throughout the shift
- To ensure health & safety rules are adhered to
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STUDIES: Engineering - electronical profile, automation or similar;
EXPERIENCE: Both experienced and fresh graduates are welcome to apply
LANGUAGES: fluent English level
PC LITERACY: Microsoft Office and other industrial automation programs
Ability to communicate, eagerness to learn, result oriented and team worker
Available to work in 3 shifts - in order to ensure the technical support for each working shift.
