Automation Engineer/Technician

Located within one of the most strategic industrial hubs in the Filago (BG) area, Synthomer S.r.l. specializes in the production of synthetic latexes in aqueous emulsion (NBR and SBR). These materials are the foundation of countless applications—from paper to carpets, from rugs to non-woven fabrics and adhesive tapes, disposable and reusable gloves.

What truly sets us apart is our strong commitment to building a safer, healthier and more sustainable future. For us, protecting the environment, health, and workplace safety (SHE) isn’t an added value: it’s a core part of how we do business.

Every day, we strive to reduce our environmental impact, minimize the use of natural resources and eliminate any potential risks for those who work with us or use our products.

We believe in continuous improvement, in the power of ideas, and in the value of collaboration among diverse individuals. That’s why we are committed to fostering an inclusive, dynamic, and inspiring environment where every talent—regardless of gender, age or background—can grow and thrive.

In line with our company culture, we have implemented second-level agreements that support employee well-being and promote a healthy work-life balance.

We are proud of our certifications UNI EN ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, EMAS and WHP, which reflect our concrete commitment to quality, environmental responsibility and workplace safety.

If you’re looking for a place where your skills can make a difference and your ambitions can truly take shape, you might be the right fit for our team.

This position is open to all qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religious belief, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Purpose of the Job: Being the responsible for the site IACS (Industrial Automation and Control System) maintenance and engineering activities, including new system design and existing system development, cost reduction, technology/research and lifecycle product support. Manage the plant process control and safety systems maintenance in order to ensure safety, the legal compliance of the Site and the proper control of the process.

Main Accountabilities:

• Develop, program and manage the existing industrial control and safety systems of the plant to increase the reliability and security of the chemical processes (continuous or batch-oriented). Actively assists manufacturing operations in problem solving with regards to the automated systems.

• Manage the functional safety lifecycle of safety systems in order to keep the process safety risk as low as reasonably practicable, according to system design requirements.

• Manage the IACS cybersecurity in order to satisfy company minimum requirements and to grant a safe IT/OT integration.

• Manage preventive maintenance activities for IACS as scheduled in SAP4, to guarantee full reliability of process control system. Assure full spare parts availability and safety stock guaranteed. Open request of purchasing using SAP4 tools and Ariba System. Coordinate external contractors when needed.

• Make controls during and after the completion of works, update documents, manuals, instructions, and procedures adopting the MoC system in order to grant systems traceability. Guarantee that the IACS documentation is kept updated.

• Cooperate with maintenance and manufacturing operations proposing a budget in line with yearly production needs, prepare enquiries, evaluate the best technical solutions in order to provide cost effective solutions in line with actual system design philosophy.

• Cooperate to prepare investment proposals necessary for plant improvement in order to provide cost effective and reliable solutions which meet group EBP and process industry international standards. Being the project manager for assigned projects relevant to the site IACS.

• Cooperate to optimise plant production capability by continuously improvement and trying to achieve better performance in terms of time and costs

• Support on managing electrical works according to company standards and legislation (CEI 1-27).

• Support maintenance and engineering Manager to identify staff training needs, in the area of IACS and electrical works.

• Support SHE / Plant manager for compulsory authorisations by public entities to ensure legal compliance.

• Define and keep updated site standards and procedures for control system design and development (software and hardware).

• Train operators to properly use of the DCS in process and control and production practices and following any process control change.

• Release PTW as PTW issuer for the authorized permits to guarantee full occupational and process safety for no-routine activities.

• Ensure accomplishment of all business activities in the area of responsibility in line with relevant SHE-regulations to achieve SHE-compliance in accordance with internal, contractual and legal regulations.

Work contract: Permanent

Requirements & Knowledge and skills

Education: electrical/automation engineering degree

Minimum 3-5 years in a similar role.

Fluent Italian at least C1 level.

Fluent English at least B1 level.

Solid working knowledge MS Office applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook.

Knowledge of IACS (Industrial Automation and Control Systems).

SAP knowledge would be ideal.

Problem solving and proactive attitude

Good attention to detail

Performance focused

Strong organizational skills

Must be able to work with people having different personalities and different job functions. Have a flexible and adaptable attitude.

Benefits:

Annual company bonus

Subsidised canteen

Training

Company social events throughout the year

Free parking

WHP (Workplaces Health Promotion) project

Employee Assistance Programme

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Why Synthomer?

We are ambitious!
We have grown significantly – both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we’re recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety.​

We believe in high challenge, high support!
We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure.​

We personalize our approach to development!
At Synthomer, you won't find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We'll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.​

Perché Synthomer?

Noi siamo ambiziosi!
Siamo cresciuti significativamente sia in modo organico che non organico. Siamo una società inclusa nell’indice FTSE 250, il 22% delle nostre entrate proviene da prodotti di nuova commercializzazione e rientriamo nel primo quartile per la sicurezza nella produzione di prodotti chimici.

Noi crediamo nel principio “grandi sfide, grande supporto”!
Siamo desiderosi di farti contribuire in ruoli concreti fin dal primo giorno. Ci aspettiamo molto, ma offriamo anche molto: onboarding, induzione ed eventi di apprendimento, opportunità di networking, mentoring e pianificazione dello sviluppo personale, tra le altre cose. Quindi, tieniti pronto per una carriera che sarà una lunga e stimolante avventura.

Noi personalizziamo il nostro approccio allo sviluppo!

In Synthomer non troverai percorsi di carriera o programmi di sviluppo generici, ma un approccio assolutamente personalizzato per lo sviluppo dei dipendenti. Ti accompagneremo nel tuo percorso per assicurarci che tu faccia le giuste esperienze, in modo da costruire le tue capacità e accelerare la tua crescita professionale.