Instrumentation and Automation Engineer

About the role

Air Liquide is seeking an Instrumentation and Automation Engineer to join its Technical Solutions team in Milan. You will work on primary and secondary production projects, ensuring high safety standards and delivering reliable engineering solutions for the gas industry.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop preliminary and detailed instrumentation/automation solutions following company standards.
• Estimate project budgets, prepare RFQs, evaluate supplier offers and support procurement activities.
• Create technical data sheets, specifications and participate in risk assessments.
• Supervise external engineering design, perform technical audits and ensure quality, budget and deadline compliance.
• Assist site supervisors with technical issue resolution during construction and deliver internal training on sizing/costing tools.

Required profile

• Degree in electronic engineering, automation engineering or related electronic technician diploma.
• 3‑5 years of experience in electricity and instrumentation within an industrial primary production environment.
• Strong knowledge of European and local technical standards.
• Proficiency in English and Italian with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel nationally and across Europe for site or client activities.

Required skills

• Instrumentation and automation engineering
• Control systems
• Analyzers
• Control valves
• Safety valves