Are you ready to shape the future of global automation standards?

We are seeking a Software Standard Designer with deep expertise in Siemens S7-1500 and TIA Portal (PLC, Motion Control, HMI, Safety) to own and continuously improve the Global Automation Standard. This role ensures technical continuity, supports Tissue Converting Machine logic conversions, delivers advanced troubleshooting, and coordinates effectively with cross-functional and international stakeholders. Experience with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles, Rockwell automation and safety software design is a strong plus.
Primary Location: Lucca (Italy)
Key Responsibilities
Global Automation Standard Ownership
- Act as the technical owner of the Global Automation Standard for Siemens-based automation solutions for Tissue Converting applications.
- Maintain and evolve standard architectures, libraries, templates, naming conventions, and coding guidelines across PLC, Motion, HMI, and Safety.
- Ensure standard governance: versioning, change control, documentation quality, and release communication.





Logic Conversion & Standardization Support
- Support and lead machine logic conversions (legacy to standard), including refactoring and alignment to global guidelines.
- Define and execute migration strategies for PLC programs, HMI screens, safety logic, motion control configurations, and related documentation.
- Provide technical direction and coaching to engineering teams to accelerate adoption of the standard.
- Provide standard documentation for world wide range technicians and other technical offices.
- Continuous improvement: turns field issues into stronger standards and better tools.
- Standard ownership mindset: disciplined approach to governance, documentation, and version control.

Advanced Troubleshooting & Technical Support
- Deliver expert-level troubleshooting for complex automation issues across PLC/Motion/HMI/Safety.
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA), propose corrective/preventive a

📌 Software Standard Designer (Italia)
🏢 Valmet
📍 Italia