Automation Engineer (SLA)

Responsibilities

• ● Company Description
• ● At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.
• ● Job Description
• ● Join the Konecranes Port Services team, a global one-stop service partner fuelled by extensive equipment expertise. Our comprehensive services begin with equipment maintenance and expand alongside the evolution of our customers' terminals. Remote services are a strategic focus area for growth, and a pivotal component of this initiative is our Automation Service Level (SLA) business. Under our Service Level Agreement contracts, customers benefit from defined operational KPIs with guaranteed response and resolution times. Our automation solutions, ranging from operator-assisting features to fully autonomous equipment, aim to enhance crane safety, intelligence, and efficiency. We leverage cutting-edge technology, including the latest sensors, positioning systems, lidars, and camera technologies, to develop best-in-class solutions for our customers.
• ● We are currently seeking an Automation Engineer (SLA) to join our team and contribute to the maintenance of this critical aspect of our automation applications.
• ● This role could be based in any Konecranes locations in Finland, or in Düsseldorf, Germany. The position requires some business travel.
• ● Your Key Responsibilities
• ● In this role, you will actively engage in solving customer automation issues, implementing improvements, and participating in new crane commissioning. Your responsibilities will include:
• ● Supporting Konecranes Gottwald automated stacking cranes (ASC's) in Rotterdam and Antwerp.
• ● Troubleshooting and fixing Konecranes products, including positioning and PLC programs for individual products.
• ● Analyzing log files for troubleshooting purposes.
• ● Participating in the commissioning phase of our automated equipment delivery projects and occasional on-site troubleshooting visits.
• ● Participating in 24/7 stand-by shifts about 1 week once per month, or as per the team's need.
• ● Qualifications
• ● What you should bring:
• ● A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Automation or Electrics
• ● + years of work experience in automation engineering, including troubleshooting
• ● Good understanding of PLC programming (S7)
• ● Good understanding on Drives and Inverter technologies, especially Siemens Simamics
• ● Basic understanding of Ethernet-based device communication