Automation Engineer

Our client is seeking a high-caliber Project Lead: Automation Engineer to join their team. This role is designed for a strategic professional who will serve as the primary technical lead of the project pipeline, leading technical ventures from initial acquisition to final commissioning.

The Main Responsibilities include: 

Project Acquisition & Strategic Growth

• Identify automation opportunities with current clients and perform market research to generate new leads.
• Bid for tenders using strategic cost analysis, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Translate complex client requirements into bespoke technical solutions and provide professional quotations.
• Oversee the progress of tenders and act as the senior technical voice in negotiations.

Project Management & Team Leadership

• Manage the design phase and direct the programming of PLCs, HMIs, and VSDs.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team including mechatronic engineers, system integrators, technicians, and assistant
• Own the project lifecycle from "Won" to "Commissioned," ensuring all work meets high technical standards
• Monitor project budgets and maintain rigorous technical quality control.
• Ensure all work is highly organised and meets "perfectionist" standards.

Working Hours: 

Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM 

Requirements

• High proficiency in PLC, HMI, VSD systems, robotics, and servo drives.
• Exceptional leadership skills; fluency in Maltese is considered a significant advantage.
• Valid driving license

Education and Experience

• 3+ years of professional experience in technical lead or project management roles within industrial automation
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Essential experience within the manufacturing industry and the local Maltese market.