Automation Engineer
Changing the industry - one tire at a time.
Black Donuts is a one-stop partner for the global tire industry, offering complete solutions in manufacturing and R&D. We specialize in smart factory design and implementation to full capacity, tire development and R&D, material research for tires and rubber applications, accredited testing, and advanced engineering for greenfield and brownfield projects. Our focus on sustainability includes integrating bio-based materials and cutting-edge technology to improve efficiency.
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Our client Black Donuts is looking for an Automation Engineer to join their team. The position is full-time and permanent. The position is based in Black Donuts’ headquarters located in Pirkkala, Finland. They work in flexible hybrid model so you may live elsewhere in Finland but are expected to visit the office regularly and when needed. The position requires regular travel abroad (50-100 days a year). You will report to Director, Automation & Solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain detailed specifications and functional descriptions for customers.
- Review and provide feedback on technical documentation from various project sources.
- Tackle and resolve technical challenges.
- Act as the primary technical contact for customers and technology suppliers.
- Contribute to the development of Black Donuts’ own products and software.
- Provide a technical perspective on technology requirements for new tire plant designs.
- Collaborate with internal specialists, suppliers, partners, and customers across different technical fields.
Qualifications and Desired Background:
- A technical degree (e.g., bachelor’s or master’s in automation, mechanical engineering or a related field) degree is preferred but also a vocational degree with relevant work experience is considered
- Capability to prioritize your work and work as part of a team
- Preferably a few years of experience in machine controls programming
- Proficiency in PLC-controlled systems, main brands Siemens and Rockwell
- Understanding of machine safety systems
- Knowledge of electrical engineering
- Fluent English is a must (written and verbal, technical vocabulary)
- Familiarity with basic computer tools, such as O365, primarily for documentation
- Willingness to travel
- Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs
Knowledge of these is an advantage:
- Familiarity with different energy systems, such as compressed air, steam, water treatment, hot/cold water and HVAC (utilities)
- Experience with machine interfacing technologies like OPC UA, SQL, XML, API’s and MQTT
- Knowledge of UI programming and/or UX design
- Knowledge of tire industry
- Knowledge of Siemens Tecnomatix plant simulation
The recruitment process is handled in collaboration with Staffpoint Professionals but you will be employed directly to Black Donuts.
Interested to join Black Donuts’ team? If so, submit your application at www.staffpoint.fi along with your CV and salary request as soon as possible. We will start screening applications already during the application period.
If you have questions related to this position, please contact Recruitment Consultant Natasha Madlala by email natasha.madlala( at )staffpoint.fi or phone 044 420 4228. Please note, that we do not accept applications via email due to GDPR regulations. All applications should be submitted through our website.
Changing the industry - one tire at a time.
Black Donuts is a one-stop partner for the global tire industry, offering complete solutions in manufacturing and R&D. We specialize in smart factory design and implementation to full capacity, tire development and R&D, material research for tires and rubber applications, accredited testing, and advanced engineering for greenfield and brownfield projects. Our focus on sustainability includes integrating bio-based materials and cutting-edge technology to improve efficiency.
