Ferrero - Franklin Park, IL
posted about 2 months ago
The Automation Engineer Specialist is a key member of the Engineering team at Ferrero, responsible for designing and executing industrial investment projects. This role serves as a technical point of reference throughout the project execution phase, ensuring that all technical specifications are met and that the projects align with the company's strategic goals. The Automation Engineer Specialist will also focus on capitalizing on experiences from various plants, actively seeking opportunities for improvement and innovation in automation processes. In this position, the Automation Engineer Specialist will report to the Automation Engineering Manager for Preparation and Utilities, while also having a managerial reporting line to the North America Engineering Manager. The role requires daily collaboration with multiple internal stakeholders, including plants, technical sourcing, maintenance, and controlling departments. The specialist will be involved in the startup of new machinery, overseeing technology diffusion among plants, and ensuring the effective transfer of know-how to operational teams. The responsibilities include performing technical specifications for design activities, supporting sourcing strategies, and managing vendor relationships during project execution. The projects managed by the Automation Engineer Specialist can have budgets of up to $50 million, highlighting the importance and scale of the role within the organization.