Automation Engineer
hbfuller · Mindelo, Porto, Portugal
As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.
Position Overview
The Automation Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of industrial automation systems supporting manufacturing operations. This position leads automation projects from concept through commissioning, provides technical support to production and maintenance teams, and acts as a key contributor to continuous improvement and Industry 4.0 initiatives, with a strong focus on Siemens PLCs, AVEVA Wonderware, and WinCC SCADA platforms.
Primary Duties
- Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of automation and control systems projects.
- Specify, design, and implement efficient, reliable, and cost-effective automation solutions utilizing AVEVA Wonderware HMI/SCADA platforms, Siemens PLCs, and WinCC SCADA systems.
- Commission new equipment and modernize existing production systems through automation upgrades and retrofit projects.
- Monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize automation systems to maximize production efficiency and equipment reliability.
- Provide technical support and training to production and maintenance personnel regarding PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to PLCs, SCADA systems, drives, instrumentation, and industrial communication networks.
- Develop and maintain automation documentation, including functional specifications, electrical schematics, and software backups.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage and coordinate automation-related activities with suppliers, contractors, and system integrators.
- Support digitalization, continuous improvement, and Industry 4.0 initiatives across the manufacturing environment.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation, process control, or manufacturing automation environments.
- Proven experience throughout the full automation project lifecycle, including design, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Advanced knowledge of Siemens PLC systems (S7, TIA Portal). [
- Expertise in AVEVA Wonderware HMI/SCADA platforms and Siemens WinCC SCADA.
- Strong understanding of industrial communication networks and protocols such as Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus TCP.
- Experience with VFDs, servo drives, instrumentation, and process measurement systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and P&IDs.
- Knowledge of manufacturing systems, process control, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proficient in English
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