Job Description:
As a PLC Automation Programmer & Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for software development, electro-mechanical testing, on-site commissioning, and technical support of automated material handling, logistics, and storage systems at customer sites.
The role combines hands-on commissioning activities with close collaboration with project, software, and on-site teams to ensure delivery in line with quality, performance, schedule, and budget requirements.
Structured onboarding and internal training programs in Italy, Austria & UK will be implemented.
Tasks:
– Develop and maintain PLC and control software with Tia Portal & Step 7 Siemens.
– Prepare commissioning activities, including documentation, tools, specifications, and software packages.
– Perform independent on-site commissioning of assigned machinery and systems.
– Execute interface and integration tests with higher-level systems (e.g. MFS).
– Ensure compliance with safety standards, internal procedures, site regulations, process instructions and internal policies (travel policy, site report/journal, order and cleanliness, etc..).
– Collaborate with the On-Site Manager and multidisciplinary project teams.
– Train customer personnel and support system handover after successful testing of performances and availability.
– Identify faults, root causes, and improvement opportunities (CIP), including third-party systems.
– Provide structured feedback to the Software Engineering department.
– Manage software versioning, documentation updates, and final archiving.
– Support technical hotlines and perform troubleshooting or service interventions as required.
Requirements:
– Technical education in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or equivalent (apprenticeship with additional qualification acceptable).
– Proven experience in PLC programming, preferably Siemens Tia Portal & Step 7 (FUP, AWL, STL).
– Practical knowledge of drive technologies (asynchronous motors, servo drives, frequency converters).
– Experience with industrial communication systems (Profinet, Ethernet, Profibus, CAN, AS-i).
– Experience in intralogistics, material handling, or industrial commissioning is an advantage.
– High willingness to travel nationally and internationally (approx. 60–80%).
– Strong problem-solving skills, resilience under pressure, flexibility, and reliability.
– Good command of Italian and English; additional languages are a plus.
Contratto:
– Tipologia: tempo indeterminato con periodo di prova di legge.
– Retribuzione: da determinarsi e commisurata all’esperienza + buoni pasto + indennità di trasferta + benefit da definire in base alla seniority.
– Orario: full-time con Smart Working 3 giorni su 5 dal termine del periodo di prova in avanti (non valido per attività on-site).
La ricerca è rivolta ad entrambi i sessi, ai sensi delle leggi 903/77 e 125/91.
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