Automation Engineer

About GEA

• GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

• Why join GEA

• GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

Your profile and qualifications

• Experience in industrial automation system projects, with bonus points for knowledge in beverage and food processes

• Multidisciplinary background to work in both traditional mechanical companies and those focused solely on industrial automation

• Programming language knowledge

• PLC programming skills (Rockwell and Siemens)

• Knowledge of ISA symbology standards

• Experience with batch routines

• Proven knowledge of industrial networks and physical/virtual server configurations.

• Ability to work under pressure;

• Availability for frequent travel;

• Good communication skills;

• Team player;

• Self-motivated;

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical or Electronic Engineering

• Portuguese;

• English;

• Spanish

• PCS7, PlantPAx, PlantIT or Braumat

• Knowledge in industrial process of Beverage or milk

• Database knowledge

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Specify and design automated control systems for equipment

• Program/configure and test system functionality both on benches and in the field;

• Diagnose, modify, and improve application software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), preferably Siemens and Rockwell, using ladder logic, blocks, Grafcet, etc;

• Specify, design, implement, and modify objects in supervisory and control application software;

• Specify, design, and configure industrial networks (Ethernet, DeviceNet, Profibus DP/PA, Modbus, ASi, Profinet, IO-Link, etc.), including startup;

• Prepare relevant technical documentation;

• Follow total quality principles;

• Conduct technical training;