Automation & Virtual Commissioning Engineer

Who We Are

The IMA Group is a world leader in the design and manufacture of automatic machines for processing and packaging pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, tea and coffee products, as well as in industrial process automation. We are constantly focused on innovation: through significant investments in R&D and ongoing dialogue with customers, local communities, and the supply chain, we promote an environmentally conscious approach aimed at achieving sustainable development. Our history is marked by steady growth, also supported by continuous investment in people and skills development. With more than 7,000 employees 59% in Italy and 41% worldwide we are present in over 80 countries.

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For the IMA AUTOMATION Division, we are looking for an Automation & Virtual Commissioning Engineer.

IMA AUTOMATION designs and manufactures prototype machines and automated production lines for the assembly of components across a variety of industries, including the medical, automotive, and e-mobility sectors.

The Role

• Develop virtual models of automated machines, modules, and production lines.
• Create Digital Twins for Virtual Commissioning and machine control validation purposes.
• Integrate models with real or simulated PLCs, ensuring proper interaction between the control software and machine behavior.
• Validate automated sequences, control logic, machine states, alarms, permissions, and interlocks.
• Simulate sensors, actuators, axes, kinematics, and material handling systems.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineering teams throughout the machine development process.
• Support testing, start-up, and commissioning activities, contributing to reduced lead times and rework.

Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of PLC programming and industrial automation principles.
• Understanding of the operation of automated machinery and electromechanical systems.
• Interest in or experience with Virtual Commissioning and Digital Twin technologies.
• Good command of the English language.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

What Will Set You Apart

• Knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell, B&R, Schneider Electric, or CODESYS automation platforms.
• Experience with industrial simulation software.
• Knowledge of Python, C#, or C++ programming languages.
• Previous experience in the automated machinery industry.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for short business trips to manufacturing sites or customer facilities.

Compensation Package

The starting gross annual salary will be**€36,000**, with the application of the National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Metalworking Industry. The compensation package may be increased based on the candidate’s experience and skills, in accordance with objective and gender-neutral evaluation criteria.

What We Offer

• • GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT: dynamic, flexible, avantguarde in a multinational and multicultural context.
• • DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CULTURE: promoted through the Corporate Code of Ethics and dedicated programs.
• • CONTINUOUS LEARNING: as a strategic asset for the development and motivation of people.
• • WELLBEING: flexible working, health insurance, are just some of our initiatives to support the well-being of people and their families.

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