Automation Specialist

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Job Summary

We are looking for a new Automation Specialist employee to be based in Lodz.

What a typical day looks like:

• Diagnosing and troubleshooting faults related to automation systems, PLCs, HMIs, cobots, drives, sensors, safety circuits, industrial communication systems, and pneumatic control systems.
• Supporting production and participating in root cause analyses.
• Performing minor PLC and HMI modifications and maintaining up-to-date software backups.
• Maintaining technical documentation for production equipment and automation systems.
• Participating in machine upgrades, commissioning, technical acceptance activities, and investment projects.
• Supporting the reliability and availability of production equipment and automation systems associated with technical infrastructure.
• Ensuring the availability of automation components and critical spare parts.
• Cooperating with Maintenance Technicians, Process Engineering, Production, Quality, IT, suppliers, and external service providers.

The experience/qualification we are looking to add to our team:

• At least secondary technical education in automation, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field.
• A minimum of two years of practical experience in industrial automation, maintenance, commissioning, or equipment modernization.
• Practical knowledge of PLC and HMI systems.
• Ability to diagnose faults in automated production equipment.
• Knowledge of drives, sensors, safety circuits, pneumatic systems, and industrial communication networks.
• Ability to read electrical and pneumatic diagrams and technical documentation.
• Fluent Polish and at least intermediate level English language skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the Maintenance Team.
• Experience with machinery used in the packaging industry would be an advantage.
• Eligibility to work in the Poland (EU).

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Interesting and challenging work in an experienced and well-coordinated team

• Substantive support during the adaptation process

• Participation in international projects and cooperation with high-class specialists

• Access to modern technologies

• Development opportunities through co-financing for studies or foreign language learning

• Sports cards and free access to the gym on the company's premises

• Private medical care

• Clear promotion criteria

• Employment contract

Location: Lodz (Poland)

TK43

Job Category

Production Engineering

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