Manager Process Automation and IT

Key Responsibilities

• Automation System Design & Implementation
• Design and develop automation solutions using PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems
• Prepare control philosophies, functional design specifications (FDS), and detailed engineering documents
• Configure and program PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, etc.)
• Develop HMI/SCADA screens for process visualization and control
• Project Execution
• Execute automation projects from concept to commissioning
• Vendor coordination and review of engineering deliverables
• Conduct FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test)
• Ensure adherence to project schedules, quality, and safety standards
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting
• Provide support for existing automation systems
• Diagnose and resolve PLC/DCS/SCADA-related issues
• Perform periodic system health checks and preventive maintenance
• Implement system upgrades and modifications
• Process Optimization
• Analyze process performance and implement automation improvements
• Reduce downtime and increase plant efficiency through control strategies
• Integrate advanced control techniques where applicable
• Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain technical documentation (loop diagrams, P&IDs, IO lists)
• Ensure compliance with industrial standards and safety regulations
• Support audits and regulatory inspections
• Safety & Cybersecurity
• Implement safety interlocks and fail-safe mechanisms
• Ensure secure industrial network architecture
• Follow cybersecurity best practices for OT systems
  
  

Technical Skills

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong experience in PLC/DCS/SCADA systems
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, OPC)
• Hands-on programming experience (Ladder Logic, Function Block, SFC)
• Understanding of instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, control valves)
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and panel design
• Familiarity with MES/IIoT systems is an advantage
  
  

What's in it for me

• Lead high-impact automation projects that directly improve manufacturing performance
• Access to ongoing technical training, certifications, and career development opportunities
• Collaborative team environment where innovation and continuous improvement are valued
• Growth potential within a technical career track that rewards specialized expertise
  
  

Bring your automation expertise to a team that's ready to innovate with you!

Rewards designed for you

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: We see you and we value you. It's more than just pay and benefits—it's a meaningful investment in you. It is designed to help you perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential. The package helps you care for yourself and your family, plan your future, grow your skills and career, collaborate in an inclusive workplace, and contribute to your community. At Schneider Electric, we're here for what matters most to you. Discover more at our Career Page.

• Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available.
  
  

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

€40 billion global revenue

+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and inclusion is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.