Automation Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 2, 2026. Somfy Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
As the preferred partner for window and door automation, Somfy is committed to inspiring new and better ways of living for all. Better ways of producing, consuming, and housing that we must imagine together around the world in order to inhabit our planet in a more virtuous and permanent way. Acting for better ways of living means fostering the alliance of a sustainable economic model with environmental protection and self-fulfillment for everyone.
As a French, family-owned, and independent group, in continuous growth since our creation, we have been world leaders for 50 years and pioneers in home automation. innovation continuously guides our work and guarantees the excellence of our solutions.
We are present in 59 countries, with eight production sites and 17 R&D centers. We are pursuing an ambitious industrial strategy based on “Smart Living” and the value we bring to our customers.
We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint every day. Today, more than 60% of our products are eco-designed, and all will be by 2030. At the same time, we have implemented a responsible purchasing policy that prioritizes local suppliers.
We are deeply committed to the well-being of our 6,880 employees, we promote their sustainable employability by promoting internal mobility and developing their skills. We foster diversity and inclusion by building on our strong corporate culture.
Industrialization projects
- Carry out pre-studies and definition studies for assembly and control processes, in compliance with the Somfy Production System.
- Draw up specifications for new equipment and automated equipment programs.
- Run supplier consultations and validate technical choices, particularly automation-related aspects.
- Lead the functional analysis and the organic analysis of automation.
- Validate electrical diagrams and challenge the risk analysis.
- Ensure follow-up of equipment realization - from development and acceptance at special-machine suppliers through to start-up and qualification on site.
Continuous improvement & production support
- Carry out modifications to PLC, drive and HMI programs, and the associated electrical modifications and documentation.
- Program and optimize robot cycles.
- Create and adjust product control cycles according to quality specifications.
- Pilot the modifications required to optimize assembly processes and improve equipment reliability.
- Provide technical support to users and to the maintenance team.
OT / Industrial IT (site bridgehead)
- Operate, maintain and secure the site's OT infrastructure (industrial PCs, iBox / Linux edge devices, industrial networks).
- Administer Linux-based industrial systems (services, users, scripting, updates).
- Analyze equipment and application logs to diagnose faults and recurring issues.
- Analyze industrial communications (Profibus/Profinet, OPC-UA, MES exchanges) to troubleshoot recipe download and results-upload problems.
- Act as the local relay of the Central OT team for connectivity, data-to-cloud and cybersecurity topics (remote access, network segmentation).
Business / methods contribution
- Collaborate in product development through the definition of industrial constraints.
- Deploy Group standards and contribute to their improvement (functional standards, work methodologies, feedback).
- Practice benchmarking and technology watch; animate the automation business locally.
Education
Associate degree (3-year college / 大专) or Bachelor's degree (本科) in Automation, Electrical Engineering or Industrial IT
Experience
More than 3 years, ideally in special-machine design, assembly & control processes, or industrial IT/OT
Languages
Mandarin (working proficiency for the site); English B2 mandatory for France/Group collaboration
Way of working
Teamwork · Network · International collaboration
Software & technologies
- SIEMENS Step7 and TIA Portal; GP Pro (Proface) HMI; Schneider environment.
- Profibus and Profinet networks.
- Variable speed drives and motion control systems.
- PID control, Safety environment and risk analysis.
OT / Industrial IT (required)
- Linux system administration
- Log analysis and troubleshooting on industrial systems.
- Industrial network and communication analysis (Profibus/Profinet, OPC-UA, MES; packet/trace reading a plus).
- Industrial IT / MES: recipe download, results upload, signal handling.
- Understanding of IT/OT boundaries, network segmentation and industrial cybersecurity basics is a strong plus.
Profile & soft skills
- Project management: steps, coordination, follow-up.
- Leader, pragmatic and diplomatic; able to communicate and federate a team.
- Ability to step back, simplify, orient and prioritize; global and transverse vision.
- Autonomous, field-oriented, proactive, curious, with strong organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal ease and adaptability - essential for working within a multicultural China/France team.
Performance Indicators
- Compliance with business standards and processes.
- Safety, Quality, Cost and Lead-time indicators of projects.
- Equipment performance (availability, cycle time, first-pass yield).
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