Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Maintenance Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.
We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.
Knauf Turkey is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 91-year heritage in plasterboard and gypsum manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Izmit Plant as Automation Engineer.
Can you say ‘yes’?
Do you treat your colleagues with respect?
Do you always have the customer in mind?
Do you act with future generations in mind?
Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?
Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?
What you’ll be doing:
- Following the software and automation processes of the entire factory,
- Developing and making usable systems that can be controlled, programmed and feedback in processes available,
- Ensuring the improvement and updating of existing processes,
- Contributing to efficient production and working and reporting to reach high standards,
- Having a good command of the official standards and regulations in force related to the field and carrying out the necessary procedures according to the regulations,
- Supporting the mechanical and electrical maintenance team with automation activities so that the industrial and electronic systems in the production line can operate with maximum efficiency,
- Writing active projects with Siemens Simatic Manager and TIA Portal,
- Following continuous process improvement, energy saving and efficiency increases.
What we’d love for you to have:
We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:
- Bachelor's degree / preferably master's degree from Electrical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering,
- Experienced in industrial automation,
- Knowledge and experience in PLC and HMI, automation, programming,
- Experienced in WinCC Scada software,
- Knowledge of S7-LAD / STL / SCL / FBL programming languages
- Experienced in S7-300, 400, 1200 and 1500 programming,
- Procon WIN or WEB knowledge is an advantage,
- Experienced in servo motors and drivers, AC motors and drives (Sinamics and Danfoss),
- Proficient in industrial communication infrastructures (Profibus, ProfiNet, Modbus)
- Preferably with knowledge of SAP-PM,
- Experienced in AutoCAD, WSCad or E-plan drawing,
- Preferably knowledge of quality management systems, TPM, 5S, Kaizen management system,
- Good command of English,
- Residency in Izmit.
What happens next?
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within 5 working days.