INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION ENGINEER
Ariston Group is a global leader in sustainable thermal comfort that offers a unique, extensive range of solutions for climate comfort, water heating and air handling, as well as components and burners. Listed on Euronext Milan since November 2021, in 2024 the group reported over 2.6-billion-euro revenues, with over 10,000 employees, direct presence in 40 countries in 5 continents, 28 production sites and 28 research and development centers. The group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through the development of renewable and high efficiency solutions, such as heat pumps, water heating heat pumps, hybrids, domestic ventilation, air handling and solar thermal systems. The group also stands out for its continuous investment in technological innovation, digitalization, and advanced connectivity solutions. The group operates under global strategic brands Ariston, Elco and Wolf, and brands such as Calorex, NTI, HTP, Atag, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and burners business.
Our Group Digital Manufacturing team is looking for a highly skilled Industrial Automation Engineer to help drive the next generation of connected, data driven industrial systems.
In this role, you will be at the intersection of automation, connectivity, and digital manufacturing, contributing directly to the integration of production lines with MES, SCADA, and higher-level enterprise systems. You will work hands-on with PLCs, industrial networks, and field devices, collaborating closely with IT and plant teams to deliver robust end to end solutions.
Your Role
As an Industrial Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, configuration, and testing of industrial automation systems, with a strong focus on industrial communications and system integration across the factory ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
1. Analyze, understand and modify Siemens PLC programs for production lines and automated machiner.
2. Design, manage and evolve machine-to-machine and machine-to-system connectivity
3. Configure and manage OPC servers (Kepware or equivalent) to enable seamless integration with SCADA, MES, and ERP platforms
4. Select and size sensors, actuators, and I/O networks (in close collaboration with plant operations) and control hardware (including PLCs, HMIs, converters, and I/O modules)
5. Draft, maintain, and update technical documentation, including communication standards and system specifications
6. Provide hands-on support during installation, testing and commissioning phases at plant sites
7. Lead full lifecycle delivery of industrial automation projects
8. Collaborate with IT, Production, and Maintenance teams to ensure effective, secure, and scalable end to end system integration
9. Work closely with suppliers to solve issues and lead improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For
10. Master degree in Electronic Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field
11. 3+ years of hands-on experience in PLC programming and development of industrial automation systems integrated with other machines and higher-level platforms
12. Strong expertise in Kepware and industrial communication protocols, including: OPC UA / OPC DA, Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, PN/PN, Siemens environments
13. Solid experience with sensor integration (analog/digital sensors, encoders, proximity sensors, etc.)
14. Proven experience working with SCADA and/or MES systems
15. Basic knowledge of IIoT and Industry 4.0 architectures
16. Strong problem-solving mindset, operational autonomy, and ability to work effectively in cross functional teams
17. Excellent automation project management skills. Project Management certifications preferred
18. Fluency in Italian and English (both written and spoken)
19. Availability to travel
Why Join us?
20. Be part of a forward looking digital manufacturing organization
21. Work on real-world Industry 4.0 and IIoT projects with modern technologies
22. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a high-impact, industrial environment
23. Grow your expertise by contributing to scalable, connected factory solutions
24. Enjoy a professional setting that values initiative, technical excellence, and collaboration
We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people, by offering a work environment accessible, welcoming and inclusive in compliance with legal obligations.
Ariston Group is a global leader in sustainable thermal comfort that offers a unique, extensive range of solutions for climate comfort, water heating and air handling, as well as components and burners. Listed on Euronext Milan since November 2021, in 2024 the group reported over 2.6-billion-euro revenues, with over 10,000 employees, direct presence in 40 countries in 5 continents, 28 production sites and 28 research and development centers. The group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through the development of renewable and high efficiency solutions, such as heat pumps, water heating heat pumps, hybrids, domestic ventilation, air handling and solar thermal systems. The group also stands out for its continuous investment in technological innovation, digitalization, and advanced connectivity solutions. The group operates under global strategic brands Ariston, Elco and Wolf, and brands such as Calorex, NTI, HTP, Atag, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and burners business.
Our Group Digital Manufacturing team is looking for a highly skilled Industrial Automation Engineer to help drive the next generation of connected, data driven industrial systems.
In this role, you will be at the intersection of automation, connectivity, and digital manufacturing, contributing directly to the integration of production lines with MES, SCADA, and higher-level enterprise systems. You will work hands-on with PLCs, industrial networks, and field devices, collaborating closely with IT and plant teams to deliver robust end to end solutions.
Your Role
As an Industrial Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, configuration, and testing of industrial automation systems, with a strong focus on industrial communications and system integration across the factory ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
25. Analyze, understand and modify Siemens PLC programs for production lines and automated machiner.
26. Design, manage and evolve machine-to-machine and machine-to-system connectivity
27. Configure and manage OPC servers (Kepware or equivalent) to enable seamless integration with SCADA, MES, and ERP platforms
28. Select and size sensors, actuators, and I/O networks (in close collaboration with plant operations) and control hardware (including PLCs, HMIs, converters, and I/O modules)
29. Draft, maintain, and update technical documentation, including communication standards and system specifications
30. Provide hands-on support during installation, testing and commissioning phases at plant sites
31. Lead full lifecycle delivery of industrial automation projects
32. Collaborate with IT, Production, and Maintenance teams to ensure effective, secure, and scalable end to end system integration
33. Work closely with suppliers to solve issues and lead improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For
34. Master degree in Electronic Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field
35. 3+ years of hands-on experience in PLC programming and development of industrial automation systems integrated with other machines and higher-level platforms
36. Strong expertise in Kepware and industrial communication protocols, including: OPC UA / OPC DA, Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, PN/PN, Siemens environments
37. Solid experience with sensor integration (analog/digital sensors, encoders, proximity sensors, etc.)
38. Proven experience working with SCADA and/or MES systems
39. Basic knowledge of IIoT and Industry 4.0 architectures
40. Strong problem-solving mindset, operational autonomy, and ability to work effectively in cross functional teams
41. Excellent automation project management skills. Project Management certifications preferred
42. Fluency in Italian and English (both written and spoken)
43. Availability to travel
Why Join us?
44. Be part of a forward looking digital manufacturing organization
45. Work on real-world Industry 4.0 and IIoT projects with modern technologies
46. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a high-impact, industrial environment
47. Grow your expertise by contributing to scalable, connected factory solutions
48. Enjoy a professional setting that values initiative, technical excellence, and collaboration
We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people, by offering a work environment accessible, welcoming and inclusive in compliance with legal obligations.