PLC Automation Engineer
Pubblicato il 07-09-2026 - European Tech Recruit in Pozza
We are currently looking for an experienced PLC / Automation Engineer for an initial 3–6 month contract supporting a major industrial automation project in Italy.
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The Role You will be responsible for supporting and troubleshooting automated production equipment, identifying faults and getting machinery back into operation efficiently.
This is not primarily a new PLC development/programming position.
We need someone comfortable going online with existing PLC systems, reading and understanding the logic, and using it to diagnose equipment issues.
Key Responsibilities
Troubleshoot Omron PLC-controlled production equipment Go online with PLCs and analyse existing logic to identify faults Diagnose automation, electrical, sensor and equipment issues Carry out root-cause analysis and support corrective actions Work with electrical drawings, sensors,
actuators and associated automation hardware Support production and maintenance teams with equipment breakdowns Work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Requirements Minimum 2 years' PLC / industrial automation experience Strong hands-on Omron PLC experience desirable Experience with CX-One and/or Sysmac Studio highly desirable Proven experience troubleshooting automated production machinery Comfortable reading and understanding existing PLC programs Good xivgfpx electrical and automation hardware knowledge Experience working in a live manufacturing/production environment Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills Able to work fully onsite in Italy Contract Details Location: Modena Contract: Initial 3–6 months Hours: Rotating three-shift pattern 06:00–15:00 14:00–22:00 21:00–06:00 Accommodation: Provided / covered Travel: Flights and project-related travel covered Rate: Competitive hourly contract rate