Automation Engineer

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?  

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly.  At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions. 

Join us and make a difference!  

Are you prepared to revolutionize intralogistics processes across all ROCKWOOL factories worldwide? Our mission is to redefine material flow, minimize manpower involved in the movement and storage of semi-finished and finished products, and advance digitalization throughout our factories.
 

Your Future Team:

You will become part of GTC S (Cold end Software). We are a diverse team of 11 and in different locations. We represent 6 different nationalities across 3 locations, mainly in Denmark and Poland. The Department have expertise in mechanical, electrical, automation, software and process engineering as well as project management.
 

What you will be doing:  

Join our team as an Automation Engineer where you'll spearhead our mission to optimize and automate the flow of our semi-finished and finished products. We are improving our factories by integrating a WCS (Warehouse Control System), based on the SW TrakSYS platform.

You will be a vital contributor throughout various project phases, from conceptual studies to design, testing, commissioning and providing engineering support.

Your responsibilities will include a diverse array of tasks working with technologies such as automatic storage and retrieval systems, autonomous mobile robots, automated guided vehicles, utilization of identification and labelling technologies, truck loading and unloading solutions. Additionally, you will actively participate in large-scale logistical projects on a global scale, with a primary focus on Europe, Asia, and North America. In this job you are expected to:

• Take ownership of the automation scope for our intralogistics technologies.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and support software systems and utilize your proficiency in PLC, SCADA and control systems.
• Lead the entire lifecycle of one of our intralogistics technologies, from designing, testing (FAT), installation, commissioning (SAT), and to ensure full documentation.
• Communicate with suppliers and follow up to secure compliance with specific design needs and our company automation design guidelines & standards.
• Participate in budgeting and the development of tender material for suppliers.
• Work closely with clients to understand their specific needs and requirements, providing technical expertise and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with other colleagues such as IT, mechanical and electrical to ensure seamless integration with overall system functionality.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in intralogistics technology, continuously enhancing your skills and knowledge base.
• Participate in making the department an inspiring and rewarding place to work by sharing knowledge, support your colleagues in their professional growth and participate in developing and executing department strategies.

Although your new desk will be located in the Nowy Rynek building in central Poznań, Poland, you will often travel primarily in Europe but could also be around North America and Asia – mostly to meet with colleagues and suppliers and to supervise the implementation of your projects. You can expect to travel 60-80 days per year, with trips varying from just a couple of days to a few weeks at a time. Know, however, that you will rarely be alone.
 

What you bring:  

You are curious by nature and therefore proactive in searching for knowledge as well as analysing and solving problems. Being both quality- and result-oriented, you are eager to initiate solutions and getting things done, though never at the expense of quality.

You're naturally curious, always eager to learn and find solutions to problems. As a result, you're proactive in seeking knowledge and analyzing and solving problems. Quality and results matter to you, so you strive to come up with effective solutions while keeping high standards. You work well with others, no matter where they're from or what they do. Plus, you're great at communicating and making decisions, which helps move projects along smoothly, whether on your own or with a team. Your commitment to doing your best and staying organized means you always get things done on time.

Furthermore, you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of proven PLC programming experience. Advance if within intralogistics solutions for the industry.
• Experience with Siemens Simatic Manager.
• Experience with Siemens TIA.
• Experience with Siemens WinCC version 7.5.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong collaborative spirit, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Have the ability to reach out and equivalent of driving the task.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication skills, and you are fluent in English.
   

What we offer:  

By joining our team, you become a part of the people-centric work environment of a Danish company. We offer you a competitive salary, permanent contract after the probation period, development package, team building events, activity-based office in Poznan’s city center in the new prestigious office building – Nowy Rynek. The building is recognized as a building without barriers, which means that it is fully adapted to the needs of people with disabilities. 

Our compensation package on employment contracts includes:    

• Flexible Work Arrangements: up to 2 days per week of home office possible
• Adaptable Hours: start your workday anytime between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM
• Home office subsidy 
• Private Medical Care 
• Multikafeteria MyBenefit 
• Wellbeing program 
• Extra Day Off for voluntary activities 

… and while in the office you can also use modern office space with beautiful view and high standard furniture, bicycle parking facilities & showers, chill-out rooms with PlayStation, football table, pool table, board games, subsidized canteen with delicious food & fruit. 

Interested?  

If you recognize yourself in this profile and challenge, we kindly invite you to apply with CV written in English. 
 

Who we are  

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive.  We are a global company with more than 12,200 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.    

Sustainability is central to our business strategy. ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water.  Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the ROCKWOOL Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.  
  

Diverse and Inclusive Culture  

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.  

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as “The ROCKWOOL Way”. This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.