Automation Engineer
Pubblicato il 02-10-2026 - SMS Group in Milano
In this role you develop software for plant control within SMS’s Center of Excellence Electrics/Automation. You take over Level 1 programming, run tests, and perform functional commissioning at customer sites. You’ll participate in and lead cross-team and customer meetings to ensure smooth delivery. You’ll work with global teams, contributing to scalable automation solutions and ensuring quality during handover to customers. This is a hands-on engineering role with international travel and a direct impact on project success.
Develop automation software for plant control
Takeover Level 1 programming, perform testing and functional commissioning at customer premises
Participate in and lead meetings with SMS teams, customers, and suppliers
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery
Graduate or Bachelor/Master degree in Electronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Computer Science
Proven programming competence in PLC automation systems (S7-TIA, S7-400)
Experience with Rockwell, ControlLogix, Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT
Knowledge of HMI development platforms; Siemens SIMATIC WinCC
Analytical thinking and ability to work in a team
Very good English language skills
Proficiency in MS Office
Willingness to travel worldwide
analytical thinking
team-oriented
strong collaboration and communication
S7-TIA
S7-400
Rockwell ControlLogix
Automation Engineer (Level 1) • milano, lombardia, it
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