Automation & Digitalization Maintenance Engineer

Job Description Summary

The successful candidate will work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, IT/Digital Technology (DT), and external suppliers to deliver automation projects from concept through implementation while ensuring reliable and sustainable plant operations

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement automation, robotics, and digitalization solutions to improve manufacturing performance
• Lead automation and digital transformation projects from concept, engineering, commissioning, and handover to production
• Support manufacturing operations by ensuring the reliability, optimization, and continuous improvement of automation systems
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, IT/Digital Technology, and external suppliers to deliver effective technical solutions
• Utilize Industry 4.0 technologies, industrial networking, AI-enabled applications, and data analytics to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, sustainability, and cost efficiency through automation and digital technologies
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for automation and control systems
• Ensure compliance with corporate engineering standards, cybersecurity requirements, and relevant safety regulations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating emerging technologies and promoting digital innovation across manufacturing operations

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical and/or electronics engineering, automation engineering, robotics engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience implementing industrial automation systems in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming, HMI, SCADA, industrial instrumentation, variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo systems
• Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols including: Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA
• Knowledge of industrial databases and manufacturing data collection systems
• Good oral and written language skills in English
• Ability to live in Istanbul or Kocaeli

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience managing automation projects from design through commissioning
• Deliver automation and digitalization projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
• Improve equipment reliability, OEE, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency
• Reduce downtime through effective troubleshooting and sustainable corrective actions
• Contribute to the organization's digital transformation strategy by identifying and implementing innovative technologies
• Experience integrating OT and IT systems
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Experience applying structured problem-solving techniques
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Flexibility to support manufacturing operations outside standard working hours when required

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No