EAME Plant automation Lead

Role purpose and accountabilities

Projects of Transformation

• Develop, lead, and support plant automation projects across Europe seed production sites to increase manufacturing capacity, improve quality and/or reduce manufacturing costs
• Work with vendors on selecting the right technology for today and the future
• Work closely with engineering teams to define scope of work on capital automation projects on short and medium terms

Technical support 

• Provide regional support to site LAN hardware for both OT and IT networks including documenting, maintaining, and defining VLANs to drive reliability and efficiency in network performance
• Work with automation vendors / consultants to develop, improve, and maintain site SCADA software and hardware
• Support development, implementation, and management of site control system that need to comply to Cybersecurity standards
• Support basic training knowledge development in the production teams to raise overall OT knowledge

Autonomous and preventive Maintenance

• Establish and implement automation system preventive maintenance practices across Europe seed production sites
• Work with local maintenance teams in the processing sites to ensure regular preventive maintenance programs are followed on the site control systems & network
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety, environmental, and housekeeping standards; works within site / Country policies & procedures

Troubleshooting and problem solving

• Troubleshoot automation system issues to determine root cause 
• Provide support on Root Cause Analysis process (RCA) with local maintenance teams
• Provide guidance and documentations on inspection, replacement, troubleshooting of automation equipment, keeping accurate records of work performed

Continuous improvement mindset

• Drive continuous improvement to site SCADA reporting system, to ensure data is collected and visible, allowing for data driven decisions
• Promotes reapplication culture across the region identifying, collecting, and implementing best practices and manufacturing standards

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities

• University degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in industry
• Demonstrated understanding of IT, OT, industrial processes
• Preferred experience with Rockwell, and Allen Bradley PLC along with Ignition SCADA software Electrical system knowledge and troubleshooting techniques
• Capability to manage a project across the region
• Lean six sigma knowledge (minimum green belt or master black belt) or equivalent knowledge to manage/optimize processes is a plus
• Fluent Hungarian and English language knowledge

We offer

• A role in which you can really make a difference, contributing to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating, international environment, supporting our business sustainability commitments
• A competitive compensation package including an annual bonus, company contribution to a pension fund plan, annual health check-up, and more
• A highly skilled, supportive, diverse, and inclusive community, and an appreciative, innovative and empowering culture built on strong values
• Flexible work arrangements and a modern office facility up to the highest standards

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.