Automation Engineer

NIDEC Conversion is hiring a/an automation junior engineer for Genova site.

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).

Works under the supervision of experienced automation engineers, contributing to development, testing and commissioning activities while progressively building technical competence and project autonomy.

PRINCIPLE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Under guidance of senior engineers:

· Support analysis of project specifications and functional requirements.

· Participate in development and configuration of PLC and SCADA software.

· Support preparation of validation procedures, reports and technical documentation.

· Participate in integration of software with automation hardware and industrial communication networks.

· Participate in testing, debugging and validation activities.

· Participate in commissioning activities

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Areas Frequency

Italy and abroadFrequency not fixed;

REQUIRED EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE and LANGUAGES

Education and Qualifications

Technical high school diploma in Information Technology or Electronics, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Automation. Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or Industrial Automation considered an advantage.

Experience

0-3 years, including internships, apprenticeships or university projects

Languages

· Italian: C1 / C2 – Full professional proficiency (spoken and written)

· English: B2 – Professional working proficiency (spoken and written)

CORE COMPETENCIES

Required knowledge includes:

· Basic knowledge of PLCs preferably Siemens platforms

· Basic knowledge of SCADA systems (WinCC, InTouch, Zenon or equivalent).

· Fundamentals of industrial communication networks.

· Basic understanding of electrical systems, sensors, actuators, motors and drives.

· Basic ability to read electrical diagrams and technical documentation.

· Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools

Genova, Italy

Hybrid

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Range 30-35 k

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.