Industrial Automation Engineer

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Job Summary

Recognized internationally as a market leader in graphite and carbon solutions, Imerys Graphite & Carbon serves a variety of growing industrial sectors including electric vehicles, polymers, engineering materials and refractories. Research and innovation are the drivers of all our solutions, developed at our own laboratories and produced in our own factories equipped using the most advanced technologies.

Part of the Imerys Group, the world leader in mineral-based specialties for industry, Imerys Graphite & Carbon is headquartered in Switzerland with commercial offices and production sites around the globe.
For our site in Bodio (Switzerland), renowned for the processing of graphite for over a century, we are looking for an

Industrial Automation Engineer
Permanent position with the possibility of flexible working hours.

Key Tasks:

Project Execution:

Design, implement, and commission automation systems for new projects within the factory.
Develop PLC, SCADA, and HMI programming for automated systems.
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards during execution.

Revamping Projects:

Analyze existing factory processes and identify opportunities for modernization or optimization.
Upgrade and retrofit older automation systems with modern technologies to improve efficiency and reliability.
Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to ensure successful integration of new technologies.

Sustainment Support:

Provide ongoing technical support to sustain and improve existing automation systems.
Perform root cause analysis of automation-related issues and implement corrective actions.
Conduct preventative maintenance and ensure uptime of critical factory systems.

Collaboration and Training:

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, and quality departments.
Train and mentor factory personnel on the operation and maintenance of automation systems

Responsibilities:

Collaborators or staff from external companies may be temporarily entrusted to him for the implementation of projects.
When acting as Project manager, he bears the professional responsibility for the safe and correct execution as well as the final quality and maintainability of the work created.
He is responsible for pursuing and sharing the saving and sustainability objectives to which the Company

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
Proven experience in automation within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in interacting and programming with most common languages for PLC (TIA / S7 / LD / AWL / FB), SCADA systems and data analytics solutions.
Knowledge of industrial networking protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, OPC-UA, Ethernet/IP).
Familiarity with CAD software for control panel and electrical design.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Some years of experience in the design and/or maintenance of industrial plants.
Fluency in Italian, with at least a B1 level in English.

In line with our values, we offer an attractive and dynamic work environment within a multicultural and international setting, with opportunities for continuous training, personal and professional growth in all areas.

We apply the Collective Employment Agreement (CEA) for Switzerland’s mechanical and electrical engineering industries, which ensures modern and continuously updated working conditions for our employees.

Moreover, Imerys Graphite & Carbon is strongly committed to safeguarding the health of its employees by offering various initiatives aimed at improving workplace safety and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

The company is dedicated to the continuous improvement of its activities, with a strong focus on sustainability to reduce its environmental impact. For example, we offer attractive subsidies for public transport subscriptions, making it easy to reach the Bodio plant.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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