AUTOMATION ENGINEER

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet and Science Diet. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food. Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods. We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life. A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness. Job Title: Automation Engineer Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time Date: 23 Sep 2024 On-site Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country # 162901 - Castiglione delle Stiviere, Lombardia, Italy Who We Are Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, and Hill’s Pet Nutrition. We are recognised for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability. Join Our Team as an Automation Engineer at Hill's Pet Nutrition! Location: Castiglione delle Stiviere, Italy About Hill's Pet Nutrition: At Hill's Pet Nutrition, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of pets and their owners through superior nutrition. Our state-of-the-art facility in Castiglione delle Stiviere is expanding, and we are looking for a talented Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team. Job Purpose: The Automation Engineer is responsible for developing, designing, building, planning, executing and closing automation and Continuous Improvement projects through cross functional team collaboration. The Automation Engineer has to be an effective and valuable member of the plant engineering and maintenance teams, to ensure delivery of plant business results working within a structure that requires considerable interaction with his team as well as production units. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Develop and coordinate automation project planning, execution and closing; Participate in Project Management Plans and Processes (cost, schedule, communication, resources, scope, risk, etc.); Provide local strategic decisions support in annual (Capital Expense Budget & Operational) planning processes; Where required coordinate installation, commissioning, start up collaborating with suppliers, end users, plant operation team, maintenance team, and others; Provide technical expertise to configure, maintain and troubleshoot plant equipment and systems; Maintain, develop and improve the Plant Floor Systems by modifications of PLC, SCADA and HMI applications; Identify, analyze and solve (potential) problems / malfunctions of the Plant Floor Systems; Research and advise with regard to the (automated) production systems; Shares knowledge and develop skills of others (in team) and actively participates in continuous learning opportunities; Understand and apply company standards including Safety, Food Safety, Sustainability, Performance, Reliability, Finance, Security and Risk Management. Education/ Experience Requirements Bachelor in Engineering / Technical field; 3/5 years of engineering experiences in integration, production or supply chain environments with an automation focus; RPA certification (Robotic Process Automation); Work experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably food). Expected Areas of Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Project management; Electrical and automation engineering; PLCs, HMI systems, system integration and/or plant floor systems; Robotics in processing; 2D drawing. Working Relationships (Key partnerships and reporting relationships): The Automation Engineer works within a structure that requires considerable interaction with production units and support functions. Travel Requirements Expected percentage of travel: Our Commitment to Sustainability We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve. Equal Opportunity Employer Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr