Automation Engineer

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

High-performance stationary catalysts. Next generation fuel-cell technologies. With clean air and green mobility playing a vital part in protecting the world of tomorrow, our design and production of these sustainable solutions has never been more crucial. Developing innovative products for a broad range of industries, we’re creating a better future by helping customers reach zero emission mobility and power supply. To keep improving the way the world moves we cannot stand still.

We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

Develop and configure control strategies for distributed control systems (DCS), PLCs, and related automation platforms.

Prepare functional and design specifications, perform FAT/SAT, and lead commissioning activities.

Implement changes and improvements using structured change control processes.

Monitor and optimize automation systems for stability, performance, and safety.

Troubleshoot control logic, instrumentation, and network issues to minimize downtime.

Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, logic, and system architecture.

Apply relevant standards (e.g., IEC 62443, ISA‑88/ISA‑95) for security and system integrity.

Ensure proper backup, version control, and disaster recovery procedures for automation systems.

Integrate automation systems with plant historians, MES, and IT platforms for data visibility and analytics.

Support digitalization initiatives and advanced process control projects.

Work closely with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams to align automation solutions with operational needs.

Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders and contractors during upgrades or migrations.

Degree in Automation, Electrical/Control Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Hands‑on experience with industrial control systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA) and process automation principles. Specific ABB 800XA knowledge is mandatory for the profile

Experience with AVEVA PI and MES systems is advantageous.

Knowledge of instrumentation, industrial networking, and safety systems.

Familiarity with change management and commissioning in live production environments.

Exposure to cybersecurity practices for OT environments

• Strong personality to ensure proper operations and change management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Service minded
• Talent/experience in organizing and coordinating.
• Ability to multi-task

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds.

As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?