Vacant job

Lyten is seeking an Automation Engineer with a specialization in control systems for manufacturing equipment. As an Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, integrating, and improving automation systems for manufacturing equipment. You will work closely with production, process, quality, and software engineers to ensure that automation systems are integrated into overall factory requirements. As an automation engineer, you will work together with equipment suppliers to ensure that the best automation solutions are selected and implemented. You will ensure that automation systems integrated into manufacturing equipment meet availability and reliability standards, and resolve production issues with a sense of urgency.

Key Responsibilities

Overall areas of responsibility and activities

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

• Develop automation systems to be implemented in factory production equipment, along with relevant specifications and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define automation system requirements, select suitable hardware and software, and create robust solutions for production lines.
• Ensure seamless data integration for manufacturing equipment to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)/Cloud systems.
• Provide automation support for manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot issues, and ensure optimal operation while implementing best practices to guarantee system reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Review Engineering Design Documentation (Specifications, Functional Design, Logic/Electrical/Network Diagrams).
• Identify and interact with key automation solution suppliers. Drive workshops and onboard suppliers to Lyten’s automation standards, and collaborate with selected suppliers to implement state-of-the-art automation systems.
• Support and collaborate with equipment purchasing specialists and the project team to select the most proficient equipment suppliers from an automation perspective.
• Responsible for Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of the equipment and supporting the commissioning of the equipment.
• Responsible for Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) of the equipment upon completion of commissioning.
• Cost estimations for projects and change requests. Provide input for quoting, planning works, and change orders.
• Organize and participate in internal training and workshops.

Requirements

Educational background and previous experience required for the role

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Automation, Electronics/Computer Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience within Industrial Automation in process-driven or discrete manufacturing industries such as: Battery Cell, Automotive, Steel, Mining, Chemical, Paper, Semiconductors, Pharma, Packaging, Warehouses, etc.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience configuring, programming, and troubleshooting automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA solutions, especially for Siemens, Beckhoff, and Mitsubishi systems.
• Experience working with data connectivity to Cloud/MES using OPC/UA.
• Experience working with IT/OT networks.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols like Profinet, EtherCAT, TCP/IP, Modbus, etc.
• Experience working with sensors, instrumentation, servo drives, and motion control.
• Ability to travel to different Lyten factories and to supplier visits.

Specific Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of Siemens-TIA Portal or Beckhoff-TwinCAT or Mitsubishi-MELSEC PLCs programming.
• Knowledge of WinCC or Proface HMIs development.
• Knowledge of configuration and commissioning of motor drives.
• Knowledge of calibration/validation of process instruments.
• Knowledge of European Directives and relevant ISO, IEC, and safety standards.
• Good understanding of project and supplier management, and structured problem-solving skills.