Maintenance Automation Engineer

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people - we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

**JOB PURPOSE**

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do - creating a better business and a better world. If you are Maintenance Automation Engineer then this role is just for you

**WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE**
- Design and Develop Automation Systems: Create and implement automated solutions for production, manufacturing, or service processes to improve efficiency and reduce human intervention.
- Programming and Software Development: Write and test code for automated systems, using programming languages like Python, Java, or C++, and design software interfaces to control the automation process.
- System Integration: Integrate automation systems with existing infrastructure, ensuring that different components (e.g., robotics, machinery, and software systems) work seamlessly together.
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Diagnose and resolve issues with automation systems, ensuring mínimal downtime and ensuring proper maintenance schedules are followed.
- Collaborate with Cross-functional Teams: Work with production, engineering, and IT teams to ensure the automation systems meet the company’s goals and requirements.
- Process Optimization: Continuously monitor and improve automated systems for performance, cost-effectiveness, and safety.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of system designs, tests, and performance evaluations. Report on system performance, modifications, and improvements.
- Compliance and Safety: Ensure that all automation systems comply with industry standards and regulations, with a focus on operational safety and minimizing risks.
- Training and Support: Train team members and operators on using automated systems and provide ongoing support to troubleshoot problems as they arise.
- Research and Development: Stay up to date with the latest automation technologies and advancements, suggesting and implementing improvements to the company’s processes.

**WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED**

**Experiences & Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, communication, automation, mechatronics or electronics
- 2 - 4 years' experience in maintenance, repair and project management.
- Preferably with FMCG industry experience

**Skills**
- Hardware and Software expected capabilities.
- Siemens Scada and PLC (TIA Portal and WinCC must)
- Allen Bradley PLC (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Safety)
- Industrial Network Management; IP assignment and management, Network Situation Analysis
- OPC Server - Kepware (Optional)
- SQL Database Management (Optional)
- Driver Installation and Commissioning (VSD)(AB, Siemens, ABB, etc.)
- Servo Motor and Motion Control Systems (AB, Sew, Rexroth, Siemens, etc.)
- Visual detection and barcode reading solutions with industrial camera (Cognex, Sick, Keyence, etc.) (Optional)
- HMI’s (Siemens, AB)
- Coding Machines Maintenance and Configuration (Linux, Markem Imaje, etc.)
- Safety Equipment Usage and Configuration (Safety switches, Relays, Controllers)
- Mastery of robot systems (ABB &Kuka)

**Leadership**
- You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others - both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
- As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.
- ** Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors**
- ** PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE**:Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
- ** PERSONAL MASTERY**:Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
- ** CONSUMER LOVE**: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
- ** PURPOSE & SERVICE**: Has humility, understanding that leadership i