Somfygroup

Automation Engineer

Huzhou, ZHE JIANG, China · On-site · Full-time

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Industrialization projects

Carry out pre-studies and definition studies for assembly and control processes, in compliance with the Somfy Production System.
Draw up specifications for new equipment and automated equipment programs.
Run supplier consultations and validate technical choices, particularly automation-related aspects.
Lead the functional analysis and the organic analysis of automation.
Validate electrical diagrams and challenge the risk analysis.
Ensure follow-up of equipment realization — from development and acceptance at special-machine suppliers through to start-up and qualification on site.

Continuous improvement & production support

Carry out modifications to PLC, drive and HMI programs, and the associated electrical modifications and documentation.
Program and optimize robot cycles.
Create and adjust product control cycles according to quality specifications.
Pilot the modifications required to optimize assembly processes and improve equipment reliability.
Provide technical support to users and to the maintenance team.

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OT / Industrial IT (site bridgehead)

Operate, maintain and secure the site's OT infrastructure (industrial PCs, iBox / Linux edge devices, industrial networks).
Administer Linux-based industrial systems (services, users, scripting, updates).
Analyze equipment and application logs to diagnose faults and recurring issues.
Analyze industrial communications (Profibus/Profinet, OPC-UA, MES exchanges) to troubleshoot recipe download and results-upload problems.
Act as the local relay of the Central OT team for connectivity, data-to-cloud and cybersecurity topics (remote access, network segmentation).

Business / methods contribution

Collaborate in product development through the definition of industrial constraints.
Deploy Group standards and contribute to their improvement (functional standards, work methodologies, feedback).
Practice benchmarking and technology watch; animate the automation business locally.

Education

Associate degree (3-year college / 大专) or Bachelor's degree (本科) in Automation, Electrical Engineering or Industrial IT

Experience

More than 3 years, ideally in special-machine design, assembly & control processes, or industrial IT/OT

Languages

Mandarin (working proficiency for the site); English B2 mandatory for France/Group collaboration

Way of working

Teamwork · Network · International collaboration

Software & technologies

OT / Industrial IT (required)

Linux system administration
Log analysis and troubleshooting on industrial systems.
Industrial network and communication analysis (Profibus/Profinet, OPC-UA, MES; packet/trace reading a plus).
Industrial IT / MES: recipe download, results upload, signal handling.
Understanding of IT/OT boundaries, network segmentation and industrial cybersecurity basics is a strong plus.

Profile & soft skills

Project management: steps, coordination, follow-up.
Leader, pragmatic and diplomatic; able to communicate and federate a team.
Ability to step back, simplify, orient and prioritize; global and transverse vision.
Autonomous, field-oriented, proactive, curious, with strong organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal ease and adaptability — essential for working within a multicultural China/France team.

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