Level 1 Automation Engineer

Area of Responsibilities:
Design of Level 1 Automation Systems
Development of automation systems technical documentation
Development of PLC automation system (Hardware & Software)
Development of Operator Workstations and Operator Interfaces
Commissioning of Level 1 Automation Systems
Design the process control SW of metal working plants in compliance with company standards and with contractual requirements (functions, performance, budget limits, etc.).
• Development of the functional specifications to be discussed with the mechanical engineers, in order to confirm the plant functionality.
• Development of the SW basic documentation, such as SW project specifications, landef (local area network definition), etc.
• Take part in meetings with customers to explain and agree on the project details.
• Design and drawing up of the machine and plant control SW by using the development tools specially provided (e.g. Siemens Step 7, Siemens TIA Portal, Codesys, etc).
• Development of the plant machine technological controllers with the related simulation of operation and performances.
• Management of the interfaces with other processes or machines with automation system made by other suppliers.
• Test the project through a process simulation.
• Development of operator and use and maintenance manuals.
• Commissioning of projects with advanced or innovative technological functionalities.