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Senior Automation Engineer

  • 23rd January 2025
  • Location Lisbon, Portugal

Are you ready to lead the charge on a new cutting-edge greenfield manufacturing facility, at one of Europe’s fastest-growing sites? This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of manufacturing excellence.

We’re seeking an experienced Senior/Lead Automation Engineer to spearhead engineering efforts across operations, production, construction, and maintenance. You’ll lead high-impact projects, oversee key EPCMs, ensuring cost-effective, on-time delivery while maximizing financial performance

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive a new expansion project with precision, delivering results aligned with best practices. This will be validation and the set up of machines across Delta V and Siemens for an entire facility, after which you will become and own the entire system.
  • Lead project teams, setting priorities, making key decisions, and ensuring smooth execution within scope, budget, and timelines.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, build strong relationships, and foster team motivation and cohesion.
  • Develop technical solutions, optimize equipment, and ensure asset reliability throughout their lifecycle.
  • Manage budgets, address risks, and ensure compliance, HSE, and regulatory standards.
  • Promote continuous improvement and lean methodologies across all activities.

 

What You’ll Need:

  • Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic, Instrumentation, or similar) Or IT Degree.
  • Experience in DeltaV and Siemens systems (preference on DeltaV)
  • 5+ years of proven leadership experience in project management.
  • Background in the pharmaceutical industry, chemical, food and beverage, or automotive preferred.  
  • Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Knowledge of safety, environmental principles, and budget control practices.
  • Fluency in English.

 

This role is ideal for a dynamic professional ready to step into a high-impact position with significant scope for innovation and leadership. Join a team that values diversity, inclusion, and the pursuit of excellence.

 

Confidential application required – apply today to explore this exciting opportunity!

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