Automation Engineer

SUMMARY OF ROLE

Supports the design, implementation, testing, and commissioning of PLC and SCADA / operator interface software for industrial automation solutions, primarily in steel plant automation and port quay electrification (cold ironing).

PRINCIPLE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

. Based on project specifications (system functional specification and mechanical functional specifications), identifies the software modules composing the automation functions and defines the functional requirements of individual software modules.

· Develops software modules in compliance with detailed technical specifications.

· Defines validation criteria and procedures to verify that required functions are correctly implemented.

· Performs testing and verification of software modules and functions.

· Prepares and issues user and maintenance documentation.

· Performs follow-up and coordination activities with external suppliers, as applicable.

· Executes software and automation hardware commissioning activities up to system acceptance.

EXTERNAL & INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

The Level 1 Automation Engineer interfaces with the following internal organizational units to support the execution of automation engineering activities:

· Automation Engineering Level 1 Team

· Automation Engineering Level 2 Team

· Electrical Engineering Team

· Project Management

· Quality, Compliance and HSE Functions

· Service and drive commissioning Team

The Level 1 Automation Engineer maintains task-oriented external relationships, to support project delivery and system implementation.

· External Software Development Companies

· Customers

· Suppliers and Vendors

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Areas Frequency Italy and abroad Frequency not fixed; 2 months maximum duration

REQUIRED EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE and LANGUAGES

Education and Qualifications

Technical high school diploma in Information Technology or Industrial Automation, or a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or Industrial Automation.

Experience

Proven experience of a minimum of 5 years in automation systems development.

Languages

· Italian: C1 / C2 – Full professional proficiency

· English: B2 – Professional working proficiency (

CORE COMPETENCIES

Required knowledge includes: IEC 61131-3 programming languages and PLC hardware platforms, with a focus on Siemens systems, including safety-related software

Genova, Italy

Hybrid

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ABOUT US

Nidec Conversion is a $600M Business Unit of Nidec Corporation, a $18 Billion+ global company, headquartered in Milan (Italy) and footprint in more than 10 countries. Nidec Industrial Solutions offers complete, innovative and tailored electrical systems for energy efficiency to hundreds of customers worldwide. Its target markets are traditional and renewable energy, steel, petrochemical, marine, industrial automation and emerging segments in energy field. The global organization specializes in designing, engineering, commissioning and service complex applications with electric motors and generators, electronic power converters and inverters, automation and software for industrial processes, complete electric solutions, retrofitting of power plants and hydroelectric generators. In addition, the group has strong know-how in the field of integrated systems for the production and storage of electrical energy from renewable sources and their integration into electricity grids, as well as in the design and implementation of infrastructures for e-mobility.

Nidec is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.