Automation Engineer

  • Lousado
  • Continental

Job DescriptionIn the Conti Machinery (CM) complex, tire building and special machines are developed, manufactured and brought into service worldwide.As Automation Engineer, the person will be responsible of:Planning, drafting, programming and calculating the control software for manufacturing systems and machines as well as their components with the focus on automation technology;Optimizing and adapting the control technology of machines and systems to best meet production requirements;Start-up of machines and manufacturing systems: check of the software and machine functions in-house and worldwide in our customer plants.QualificationsUniversity degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, IT Systems or related studies;2 years of experience in industrial environment (preferable);Knowledge in automaton programming (Beckoff / Siemens) and field bus;Specific knowledge of PLC programming and Safety PLC programming;Know-how in machine safety regulations;Knowledge in the area of drive engineering and motion control;Robotics background (ABB, KuKa);Strong Portuguese skills (fluent or native - mandatory);Strong English skills, written and spoken (B2);Willingness to travel worldwide.Additional Information