About Flora Food Group
We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.
Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.
Location: Santa Iria de Azoia (Factory site)
About the Role
We are currently recruiting an Automation Engineer for our Factory site in Santa Iria de Azoia!
The primary mission of this role is to lead the Automation Department within the production area, with a strong emphasis on optimizing production processes and driving operational efficiency.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading and managing the Automation Department to ensure seamless integration of automation in production.
- Designing, developing, testing, and commissioning automation projects to improve process efficiency and reliability.
- Continuously modifying, upgrading, and enhancing existing equipment to meet production goals and standards.
- Providing expert support to the maintenance team in troubleshooting and resolving complex automation-related issues.
- Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving faults in electrical systems to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
- Interpreting, creating, and modifying electrical circuits, diagrams, and schematics with precision and accuracy.
- Thoroughly understanding and interpreting technical documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
What do we expect from you?
You hold a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Automation Engineering or Electronical Engineering (a Master's degree is preferred). Experience on the shop floor is highly valued. You possess strong knowledge of PLC programming and are proficient in programming languages such as FBD, Ladder, and IL. Expertise with Siemens tools, including TIA Portal and Simatic S7, is required, and experience with Schneider's Control Expert is an asset. You have a solid understanding of HMI programming (Siemens, Schneider, Proface) and are familiar with SCADA systems like WinCC and Citec. Additionally, you have knowledge of industrial communication networks such as Profinet, Profibus, and Modbus TCP/IP, as well as experience with equipment utilizing the ASI protocol. Familiarity with vision systems, SEW, Siemens, and other inverter programming systems is highly regarded. Expertise in ABB and Fanuc robots, along with experience in developing electrical schematics, is beneficial. You are proficient in Microsoft Office tools, have knowledge of SQL databases, and are familiar with instrument calibration procedures, as well as electromechanical and pneumatic systems. Fluency in English is valued, while Portuguese is mandatory.
What’s next
If this position sounds interesting, please hit the apply button now!
We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles.
Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias.
No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.
What We Do
The driving force behind our success as a global leader in plant-based foods are the 4,800 Upfielders who every day live our purpose and are engaged in our mission, delivering through our values of Performance, Care and Passion. Results Matter. Upfielders. Always Day 1 mindset. Always one step ahead, driven by data, with a finger on the pulse – our customers and consumers are at the heart. We identify the sweet spot; we relish challenge; We own it. We're agile decision-makers, with the courage to pivot we fail fast and learn faster. Kindness wins. With a long-term focus on building a sustainable future, Upfielders show the 'Courage to Care' for each other, our communities, and future generations. We believe in doing the right thing and 'Come As You Are' is not just a saying; it's an invitation to be authentic and bring your whole, true self to work. Difference brings angles and ideas to the party – we want you to be you. Passion fuels our Future of Food journey. Full of energy and possibility, Upfielders constantly raise the bar, driving Upfield and one another forwards. We're a team of food lovers and enthusiasts – our sum is truly greater than our parts, and we absolutely love what we do.
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