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Greif

Global industrial packaging manufacturer and services

Automation Apprentice

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
InternshipSaint-Étienne, FranceIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • You are preparing a Bac +3 to Bac +5 diploma in automation, GEII, or an equivalent field.
  • You have knowledge of industrial automation and programmable-logic-controller programming.
  • You have initial experience, such as an internship or work-study placement, in an industrial environment.
  • You demonstrate rigor, analytical ability, and strong synthesis skills.
  • You appreciate field work, teamwork, and industrial environments.
  • You are proactive and results-oriented.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the development, programming, and commissioning of industrial programmable logic controllers.
  • Work on existing programs to understand how installations operate, analyze malfunctions, and propose improvements.
  • Participate in replacing and retrofitting industrial programmable logic controllers as part of production-line modernization projects.
  • Translate programs from older programmable logic controllers to newer generations while maintaining equipment functionality and performance.
  • Participate in commissioning, testing, and validating new automated systems.
  • Develop skills in industrial computing, including industrial networks, human-machine interfaces, supervisory systems, and communication between equipment.
  • Contribute to improving the reliability and optimization of automated installations to increase their availability and performance.
  • Participate in preparing technical documentation and maintain programs and backups.
  • Design training modules for maintenance technicians and participate in delivering the training to develop team capabilities.

About the Company

Greif

Global industrial packaging manufacturer and services

Greif is a global supplier of industrial packaging products and services. It makes steel, plastic, and fibre drums; intermediate bulk containers; reconditioned containers; containerboard and paperboard; tubes and cores; and various packaging accessories. It also provides filling, packaging, and related services to many industries and manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. With operations in more than 35 countries, Greif serves both global and regional customers. The company’s goal is to be the best performing customer service company in the world by delivering reliable packaging solutions and value-added services that help customers move, store, and protect their products.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Delaware, OH
Founded
1877

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