The Role
Design, configure, program, test, troubleshoot, and improve automated control systems for industrial equipment. Develop PLC and supervisory control software, configure industrial networks, prepare technical documentation, provide training, and support quality initiatives. The role requires industrial automation project experience, PLC programming expertise, industrial networking and server configuration knowledge, frequent travel, and fluency in Portuguese and English.
Summary Generated by Built In
Responsibilities / 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;
Your Profile / Qualifications
Background
- 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.
Soft Skills
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Availability for frequent travel;
- Good communication skills;
- Team player;
- Self-motivated;
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical or Electronic Engineering
Languages:
- Portuguese;
- English;
Diferentials
- Spanish
- PCS7, PlantPAx, PlantIT or Braumat
- Knowledge in industrial process of Beverage or milk
- Database knowledge
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Skills Required
- Experience with industrial automation system projects
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Electronic Engineering
- PLC programming skills using Rockwell and Siemens systems
- Knowledge of programming languages
- Knowledge of ISA symbology standards
- Experience with batch routines
- Knowledge of industrial networks
- Experience configuring physical and virtual servers
- Portuguese language proficiency
- English language proficiency
- Spanish language proficiency
- Experience with PCS7, PlantPAx, PlantIT, or Braumat
- Knowledge of beverage or dairy processing
- Database knowledge
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The Company
What We Do
GEA is one of the largest technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. The global group specializes in machinery, plants, as well as process technology and components. GEA provides sustainable solutions for sophisticated production processes in diverse end-user markets and offers a comprehensive service portfolio
