We are currently looking for an experienced PLC / Automation Engineer for an initial 3–6 month contract supporting a major industrial automation project in Italy.

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The Role

You will be responsible for supporting and troubleshooting automated production equipment, identifying faults and getting machinery back into operation efficiently.

This is not primarily a new PLC development/programming position. We need someone comfortable going online with existing PLC systems, reading and understanding the logic, and using it to diagnose equipment issues.

Key Responsibilities

- Troubleshoot Omron PLC-controlled production equipment
- Go online with PLCs and analyse existing logic to identify faults
- Diagnose automation, electrical, sensor and equipment issues
- Carry out root-cause analysis and support corrective actions
- Work with electrical drawings, sensors, actuators and associated automation hardware




- Support production and maintenance teams with equipment breakdowns
- Work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Requirements

- Minimum 2+ years' PLC / industrial automation experience
- Strong hands-on Omron PLC experience desirable
- Experience with CX-One and/or Sysmac Studio highly desirable
- Proven experience troubleshooting automated production machinery
- Comfortable reading and understanding existing PLC programs
- Good electrical and automation hardware knowledge
- Experience xysqume working in a live manufacturing/production environment
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Able to work fully onsite in Italy

Contract Details

- Location: Modena
- Contract: Initial 3–6 months
- Hours: Rotating three-shift pattern
- 06:00–15:00
- 14:00–22:00
- 21:00–06:00
- Accommodation: Provided / covered
- Travel: Flights and project-related travel covered
- Rate: Competitive hourly contract rate

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