Automation & DCS Engineer (temporary contract 12-15 Months) in Teramo

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Romano d’Ezzelino, IT

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Automation & DCS Engineer (temporary contract 12-15 months)

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations– and that's exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that's a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you'll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You'll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

We are looking for an experienced Automation & DCS Engineer to support a strategic project involving the implementation of a new Distributed Control System (DCS) at our chemical manufacturing site.

The successful candidate will ensure operational continuity throughout the configuration, testing, commissioning, start-up and stabilization phases of the new system following the planned go-live in the coming months.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and configuration of the new DCS platform.
• Participate in testing activities, including FAT, SAT, commissioning and plant start-up.
• Modify and optimize process control logic.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for automation-related issues.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and external suppliers.
• Integrate field instrumentation, control loops and process equipment into the DCS environment.
• Ensure accurate technical documentation of implemented changes.
• Perform all activities in compliance with company safety procedures and applicable regulations.

Required skills and experience

• Technical diploma in Electronics, Automation or Information Technology, or a degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or Automation Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation.
• Proven hands‑on experience in programming, configuration and management of DCS systems.
• Experience gained in chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food processing or other continuous process industries.
• Previous involvement in DCS migration, upgrade or implementation projects.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Siemens PCS7 and/or ABB 800xA.
• Experience with otherDistributed Control Systems (DCS), such as Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion, Yokogawa Centum, Foxboro, or similar process industry platforms, is an advantage.
• Knowledge ofPLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell, or Schneider).
• Familiarity withSCADA/HMI systems.
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols, includingProfinet, Profibus, Modbus, and OPC.
• Basic knowledge ofSQL and industrial data collection systems (Historian).

We offer

We are proud to offeran international working experiencewith a tight‑knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

The Reward package for the position will be shared with candidates who meet the qualification criteria prior to the interview stage.

Equal Employment Opportunity
allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.

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