Automation And Control Engineer - Genova, Liguria, Italy
Pubblicato il 31-07-2026 - Ansaldo Energia in Genova
The Ansaldo Energia Group is one of the world's leading power generation companies. Its core business is the supply and service of components and technological solutions for power generation with rotating machines. The company designs and manufactures turbines and generators, and provides service and continuous improvement. Headquartered in Genoa, the Group employs more than 3,300 people and has a strong international presence with more than 30 offices around the world.
Ansaldo
Energia is one of the leading players in the transformation and decarbonisation of power generation. Its turbogas fleet is already capable of burning between 40 and 70 per cent hydrogen, with the aim of reaching 100 per cent by 2030.
Position
The Automation & Control Engineer is responsible to manage control system related projects, as well as provide analysis and technical assistance for service contracts and product upgrades, based on broad knowledge of our gas turbines.
- Coordinate developments and perform modifications in control system logic of our gas turbines
- Maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade control system hardware (system processors, I/O cards and networks)
- Provide assistance and troubleshooting guidelines to plant operations and maintenance teams
- Support and supervise suppliers during project execution
- Specify and conduct factory acceptance tests
- Take action to resolve Process Control issues. Create and provide project specific technical input for other service teams
- Editing of manuals, test procedure and report
- Ensure that all work is performed according to EHS
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Knowledge of principles and methods used in Process Control – required
- At least 3 years of experience
- Experience in control system programming, troubleshooting and commissioning required
- Knowledge of ABB Infi90 /Symphony+, Siemens TXP/T3000, Emerson Ovation, ABB Advant (Egatrol/Turbotrol), ALSPA (Controgas/Controsteam),– preferred
- Expertise in I&C; loop and bus network design – preferred
- Experience with Matlab/Simulink – preferred
- Able to analyze information, draw conclusion and take action to resolve Process Control related issues – required
- Availability to travel over 50% globally
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills – preferred.
- Excellent command of Italian and English; German and/or French advantageous.
- Strong commitment to deliver according to quality, time and cost targets
Other information
- For this position, the initial annual gross salary will be not less than €39,000
- Permanent contract
- Premio di risultato and conditions in compliance with the second-level collective agreements.
- Canteen, occupational pension scheme, health insurance, welfare plan
The compensation package will be determined based on the candidate professional experience and technical skills as assessed during the selection process.
This job advertisement complies with the pay transparency obligations set out in EU Directive 2023/970 and the corresponding Italian implementing Legislation
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