Service Technician – Automation & Control Systems

About the role

We are looking for a Service Technician specialized in automation and control systems to join our new production facility in Bari, Italy. You will be responsible for keeping the manufacturing equipment running at maximum uptime and supporting the implementation of continuous improvements in our solar‑energy production line.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the first responder to equipment breakdowns and production stoppages, diagnosing issues and defining corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot and maintain control systems and PLCs, primarily Beckhoff, including software installation, backup management and restoration.
• Service and replace faulty components such as PLCs, IPCs, computers, network switches, sensors and actuators.
• Diagnose and repair bus communication problems (PROFIBUS, EtherCAT, AS‑i safety).
• Configure, adjust and troubleshoot ABB and Kuka robots used on the line.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and technical support for advanced troubleshooting.
• Install, commission and test new machines and equipment.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers on performance evaluations, upgrades and special projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent vocational training with relevant experience.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities in industrial machinery, PLCs and automation systems.
• Professional proficiency in English (minimum C1 level), both written and spoken.
• Ability to understand and work with engineering and technical documentation.

Required skills

• Beckhoff control systems and PLC programming.
• Experience with PROFIBUS, EtherCAT and AS‑i safety bus protocols.
• Knowledge of PLCs, IPCs, industrial computers, network switches, sensors and actuators.
• Robot integration and troubleshooting for ABB and Kuka platforms.
• Software installation, backup creation and restoration for control environments.