Automation Technician

Ascenza is the crop Protection branch, a benchmark independent player in the off-patented South-European, Brazilian and Mexican markets, with a leading position in Iberia.

Mission:

Identify opportunities for improvement in automation and control and ensure the implementation of new technologies in the automation field, guaranteeing the maintenance and correct functioning of the equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for identifying and implementing improvement projects in the area of ​​automation, control, and instrumentation
• Ensure the implementation of new automation methods, technologies, control methods, and data acquisition
• Provide support in projects (scope and SAT/FAT), as well as in the commissioning of new equipment and ensure its proper functioning after startup
• Ensure the management of technical documentation (electrical schematics, R&D)
• Manage PLCs, control systems, and database systems (Omron, SCADA, Historian)
• Ensure the proper functioning of equipment and its maintenance, monitoring plant maintenance activities daily
• Diagnose faults (PLC, I/O, inverters, PROFINET/EtherNet/IP networks, Profibus)
• Ensure interconnection and support to other areas, from the perspective of continuous improvement
• Actively participate in meeting plant objectives and maintenance KPIs
• Ensure the execution of corrective maintenance and compliance with the preventive maintenance plan for equipment, instrumentation, control systems, and industrial networks
• Ensure the correct functioning of equipment in terms of safety, quality, environment, and energy
• Manage and analyze data that allows for the diagnosis of equipment failures (PLC, I/O, inverters, network)
• Collaborate and support external suppliers in the diagnosis of failures
• Actively participate in team activities with a view to the development of third parties and the achievement of strategic objectives

The talent we're looking for:

• Technical degree in Automation, Control and Instrumentation or Automation, Robotics and Industrial Maintenance or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in industrial process automation and continuous improvement techniques
• Solid knowledge of PLC programming (preferably Omron), HMI consoles, inverters and supervisory systems
• Knowledge of Aveva/Wonderware Historian (preferred)
• Knowledge of robotics
• Planning skills
• Ability to analyze and implement new technologies and continuous improvement

What we have to offer:

• Integration into an enthusiastic and collaborative team
• Compensation and benefits based on position and experience

If you think this could be the next step in your career, send us your application!

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