AUTOMATION ENGINEER

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  • Atessa, Chieti
  • Tempo indeterminato
  • Full time
  • 2 giorni fa
Automation EngineerLocation: Atessa Function: Engineering & Maintenance Reports to: Site Engineering & Maintenance ManagerAbout the RoleAs an Automation Engineer at Syngenta, you will be the go-to technical expert for control systems, instrumentation, and automation technologies at our manufacturing site. You will keep our production running safely, reliably, and efficiently - while helping us push the boundaries of what's possible through continuous improvement.This is a hands-on role where you'll work across the full lifecycle of automation systems: from day-to-day operations and troubleshooting to supporting capital projects and driving cybersecurity compliance.What You'll Do
  • Program and configure industrial automation platforms including DCS, PLCs, SCADA systems, and HMI applications to support manufacturing processes
  • Maintain and optimize control logic, process graphics, alarms, and historian databases to maximise uptime and performance
  • Troubleshoot complex automation issues in collaboration with operations and maintenance teams, minimising production downtime
  • Develop and maintain automation standards, documentation, and procedures including P&IDs, control narratives, loop drawings, and system architecture diagrams
  • Implement cybersecurity measures for industrial control systems in line with ISA/IEC 62443 and Syngenta IT/OT security standards
  • Support capital projects from concept through commissioning - including vendor selection, specification development, and system integration
  • Manage automation system lifecycle: hardware/software upgrades, obsolescence planning, and vendor relationships
  • Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for critical automation infrastructure
  • Provide technical training and guidance to operations, maintenance, and engineering teams
What We're Looking For
  • Degree in Automation, Electronics, Control Systems, or a related engineering discipline
  • Hands-on experience with industrial automation platforms
  • Solid understanding of industrial cybersecurity standards
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work under pressure in a manufacturing environment
  • Good communication skills - able to translate technical topics for non-technical colleagues
  • Experience with capital project delivery is a plus
Why SyngentaWe're a global leader in agriculture, working to help farmers grow more with less. Our manufacturing sites are at the heart of delivering that mission. Here you'll find a culture that values technical excellence, safety, and continuous learning - with the support of a global network behind you.

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