Regional Automation Engineer

Regional Automation Engineer

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Regional Technical Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 43,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf META is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 30-year heritage in high quality, market-leading gypsum building products manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Ankara, Türkiye as a Regional Automation Engineer.

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

What you’ll be doing:

Automation Design, Development & Systems:

• Design, develop, implement, and optimize automation solutions for plaster, plasterboard, and profile production lines in line with operational requirements and business priorities

• Develop software and control logic for board production lines, mixing plants, dryers, burners, and related process control systems

• Configure, program, and improve Siemens-based PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems, including Simatic Manager, TIA Portal, WinCC Unified, and other relevant visualization platforms

• Prepare and maintain automation documentation, including system design specifications, functional descriptions, user guidance, and maintenance procedures

Operations, Maintenance & Continuous Improvement:

• Ensure reliable day-to-day operation of automation systems through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, root cause analysis

• Provide technical support to maintenance and production teams

• Identify and implement process improvements through control optimization, loop tuning, automated start-up and shutdown sequences, and other automation enhancements that improve productivity, reduce waste, and support product quality

Integration, Performance & Safety:

• Support testing, validation, and integration of new sensors, equipment, electronics, and OT/IT systems within the production environment

• Monitor automation system performance and make technical adjustments to improve efficiency, reliability, and resource consumption, including water, electricity, and gas

• Develop and implement machine safety and automation safety solutions, including F-CPU applications, emergency stops, interlocks, light curtains, and other required protection systems

• Ensure all automation activities and systems comply with relevant safety standards, technical requirements, and internal operational guidelines

• Conduct technical risk assessments for new and existing automation applications and implement mitigation actions where needed

Projects, Collaboration & Capability Building:

• Lead automation-related projects from technical scoping through implementation, coordinating with production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and IT teams to deliver effective and sustainable solutions

• Track project progress, manage technical priorities, and provide clear updates on key developments, risks, and outcomes

• Contribute to continuous improvement by applying new technologies, strengthening automation standards, and recommending practical solutions that support long-term plant performance

• Provide knowledge transfer and technical training to local programmers, electricians, mechanics, and operators to build capability across sites.

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors, and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas, this is an added advantage:

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field

• At least 3 years of automation engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within building materials or a similar industry

• Strong knowledge of industrial automation systems, control technologies, and Siemens-based PLC/SCADA platforms

• Hands-on experience with Siemens S7, TIA Portal, Simatic Manager, WinCC, WinCC Flexible, and related SCADA systems

• Solid experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, commissioning, and optimization of automated systems

• Strong problem-solving capability, including root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies such as 5 Whys, Ishikawa, DMAIC, and PDSA

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across cross-functional teams

• Experience in preparing technical documentation such as FDS, system architecture, and wiring diagrams

• A practical, collaborative, and improvement-oriented mindset, with a strong willingness to learn and grow

What happens next?

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