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READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT EVERY DAY?

Your journey to a meaningful career starts with ZF LIFETEC

Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

Country/Region:  PT
Location: 

Ponte de Lima, 16, PT, 4990-645

At ZF LIFETEC, we save lives through cutting-edge technology. With over 60 years of automotive safety innovation, we blend start-up agility with corporate stability to drive meaningful impact worldwide. Operating across 51 locations in 22 countries, our global presence amplifies our mission to make roads safer and save lives.

Join us in a supportive and dynamic environment committed to safety, innovation, and reliability. As a part of our international team, your contributions spark industry-leading innovations in automotive safety. Our inclusive and diverse working environment promotes creativity, career growth, and continuous development.

Req ID 72467 | Ponte de Lima, Portugal, Safe-Life-Industria de Componentes de Seguranca Automovel S.A.

  

Your Tasks

 

  • Develop and maintain PLC programs for serial machines in line
  • Integrate and troubleshoot SCADA systems
  • Collaborate on automation projects to enhance production efficiency

 

Your Profile

 

 

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering Automation
  • Technical background as a PLC programmer (preferably SIEMENS and WinCC)
  •  SCADA knowledge (Visual Basic, C++, etc.) (an advantage)
  • Sewing machine programming knowledge (an advantage)
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Teamwork
  • Strong organizational, time management, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the Organization
  • Fluent in Portuguese and English

 

Our Benefits

 

Competitive compensation and benefits | Continuous learning opportunities | Discounts for employees with several partners | Flexible working hours.

 

Be part of our ZF Lifetec team as Automation Engineer (m/f/d) and apply now!

Contact

Ana Rita Pereira Martins

rita.martins1@zf-lifetec.com 

Why ZF LIFETEC?

  • Innovative Impact: Shape the future of safety with life-saving technology that truly matters.
  • Dynamic Workplace: Thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where every idea counts.
  • Culture of Excellence: Be part of a team with over 60 years of high standards and groundbreaking achievements.
  • Growth & Empowerment: Advance your career with strong support for personal and professional development.

Diversity & Inclusion

At ZF LIFETEC, we are committed to building a culture where inclusiveness thrives and diversity is valued. We welcome unique perspectives and actively work to remove barriers, empowering all employees to reach their full potential. Guided by this vision, we innovate and create life-saving technology that makes a real impact on automotive safety.

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