Job Description

About Umicore
Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?


About Automotive Catalysts
We all have the right to breathe clean air, and at Umicore, we are a world leader in the production of automotive emission control catalysts. Our technologies enable on-road and non-road applications to meet environmental standards around the world. Our products have prevented billions of tons of harmful gases and particles being released into the atmosphere. To enable our customers to produce even cleaner engines we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.


What you will be doing

• Programming, Configuration and troubleshooting of PLC, SCADA, HMI, VFD and Instruments from different OEMs such as SIEMENS, Schneider Electric, ABB, Phoenix Contact, FUJI Electric etc.
• Handling Industrial Communication protocols such as Modbus RTU/TCP, Ethernet IP, PROFINET, OPC-UA, MQTT, IEC61850, DNP3 etc.
• Development, Testing, Implementation and Maintenance/Modification of Control, Automation and IIoT Solutions.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Establish technical manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides for new or established automated equipment/processes \xe2\x80\xa2 Adhere to good manufacturing and good documentation practices
• Work closely with operational support team to resolve issues and provide technical support in lean manufacturing solutions.
• Conceptualization & implementation of predictive maintenance solutions

Who we are looking for
Technical Skill Requirement:

• Manufacturing Automation Engineer with automotive work experience
• Good Knowledge in PLC, HMI, SCADA, VFD etc.
• Understanding and functional knowledge of PLC\xe2\x80\x99s, low voltage controls, three phase power distribution, vision systems. Electronic sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics and robotics
• Machine specification and purchase order writing
• Strong Project Management skills
• Tool and fixture design and GD&T
• Lean manufacturing practices ( Kanban, Poke-Yoke, JIT, Value Stream Mapping)
• Design and application knowledge of ergonomic and machine safety standards
• Autocad/Solidworks/MS Office suite

Soft Skill Requirement:

• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company\xe2\x80\x99s success
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration capabilities

Educational Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Automation/Electrical/Instrumentation or equivalent qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant work experience

What we offer
We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?
If my expertise can help us make mobility cleaner, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?