Manufacturing Automation and Digitalization Engineer

COMPANY

Multinational organization with a global presence and a strong focus on excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth.

CANDIDATE

The professional to be recruited will be responsible for:

• Define factory automation & digitalization roadmap aligned with business goals;
• Empower & Support the implementation of the Digitalization Roadmap;
• Define and evaluate solutions ranging from production layouts to IT architectures, IoT platforms, digital twins, and advanced robotics;
• Analyze and digitalize key SCM processes (planning, order management, assembly, testing, logistics) to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance performance tracking;
• Conduct digital maturity assessments, identify improvement levers, and propose solutions;
• Lead and coordinate automation and digitalization projects from concept to implementation, managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication;
• Leverage data-driven methods to analyze production performance, simulate scenarios, and collaborate closely with AI and advanced analytics;
• Work with manufacturing, logistics, planning, finance, warehouse, and suppliers to deliver seamless solutions;
• Keep up to date with industry trends in digital manufacturing and automation excellence and implement best practices across global production sites.

PROFILE

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical/Mechanical engineering, or related field;
• Experience of 5 years at least, in driving industrial automation and digitalization initiatives in manufacturing environments, from concept through implementation and continuous improvement;
• Experience with Lean methodologies, and process optimization;
• Strong analytical and structured way of working with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset;
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal); Portuguese is a plus;
• Ability to collaborate across functions and work effectively in international teams.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally;
• Passion for innovation, technology, and driving transformation in industrial environments.

Integration into a global organization that offers a hybrid working model, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Selected candidates will be contacted within 10 working days.

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