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Description
Are you passionate about driving innovation in automation technology for material handling equipment (MHE) control systems? The EURME Central Reliability Team is seeking a forward-thinking Automation Solutions Engineer to lead the design, maintenance, and implementation of automation solutions that set new benchmarks for performance, reliability, energy efficiency and sustainability.
Our goal is to develop the world's most reliable and sustainable material handling equipment, delivering exceptional performance and minimizing downtime. Your contributions will resonate across our global facilities network, setting new standards and influencing the direction of our technological development.
This position goes beyond technical work, it’s an opportunity to develop your leadership skills, share your vision and drive innovation. You’ll have a chance to take the lead on complex projects, collaborating closely with business stakeholders.
To succeed in this role, you should bring:
• Advanced expertise in high-level software development
• Strong PLC programming skills
• Experience in designing tools that automate and streamline operations
• Proficiency in analyzing metrics to optimize processes
• Capability to communicate complex technical challenges clearly across teams
• Leadership experience in managing regional controls projects
• Ability to identify and address patterns affecting system performance, reliability, or availability
• Strong understanding of process flows and conveying systems
• Ability to act as a technical leader and escalation point for teams and stakeholders
• Proficiency in working with SQL databases, including querying, managing, and optimizing data
• Ability to diagnose and resolve controls issues
• Ability to prioritize in a complex and fast-paced environment
• Experience in advising and steering vendor projects
• Experience in leading or being a signatory in a change management process
• Ability to identify and address patterns affecting system performance, reliability, or availability
• Knowledge of machinery safety regulations and safe working practices
This role provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of automation within our organization while growing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Basic Qualifications
Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure
Bachelor's degree
Proven track record of serving as a technical leader in a team setting, guiding projects and mentoring colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of database systems and SQL
Experience building services using AWS products
Experience working in an Agile environment
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