Automation Engineer Life Science_Graduate

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Wood is recruiting for a Junior Automation Engineer to join our Life Sciences division based in Milan, working on Pharmaceutical and Bio Tech projects across Europe and internationally.

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The role.

The Automation Engineer will work on projects for international clients in a multinational and multicultural environment, learning the fundamentals of industrial Automation in Life Sciences and the working procedures of a large, international engineering company.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across chemical, petrochemical, oil&gas and emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Compensation – details provided at the end of the job advert
• Benefits package; Free shuttle bus from Metro station to the office, company canteen, biannual free medical check-up, free company parking, extra-working accidents insurance
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Under the guidance of Senior Colleagues, the key objectives for this role are:

• Design the Automation Systems for the production Process, the HVAC and the building infrastructure
• Work with the Process and Engineering Team to ensure that the Automation design is compliant with the Project needs and Client’s expectations
• Keep budget and schedule under control
• Coordinate the 3rd parties involved in the Automation design
• Carry out the technical evaluation of Automation Suppliers’ and Contractors’ bids
• Monitor the progress of the Automation Suppliers and Contractors and follow up their design
• Take part in the Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT’s) of the Automation systems at Suppliers’ premises
• Follow up Automation construction and start-up activities at Client’s site

We are looking for newly graduates or engineers with 1-3 years of experience in a similar role, but at Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Electronic or Electrical Engineering
• Fluent in English and Italian
• Demonstrated capability to work in team
• Passionate about Automation and new emerging technologies
• Availability to work on assignment either at Clients’ sites / offices or in Wood Life Sciences offices abroad is a mandatory requirement

Compensation and compliance:

Contract & Classification

• Contract type: Permanent
• Collective Agreement (CCNL): Industria Metalmeccanica (CNEL C011)
• Job Classification level: Impiegato, consistent with role requirements and applicable CCNL

Compensation

• Gross Annual Salary: the initial gross annual salary will be € 32,604.60, paid in 14 instalments
• The compensation package will include applicable CCNL elements and company benefits
• Variable pay and additional benefits will be detailed during the selection process

Equal Opportunities

• This job opportunity is open to all individuals, in compliance with the principle of equal opportunities and non-discrimination, in accordance with applicable regulations

Transparency & Offer Determination

At the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to make an offer with a job level and/or gross annual salary different from what is indicated in this job posting, consistently with the candidate’s professional experience and technical and soft skills.

Any deviation from the information provided in the job posting will be justified by objective and verifiable elements that emerged during the selection process, including:

• Professional experience significantly higher/lower than the target profile;
• Additional specialized skills relevant to the role;
• Scope and complexity of responsibilities assigned in the final job configuration;
• Alignment with the internal grading system and consistency with comparable roles;
• Outcomes of technical evaluations and/or assessments used in the selection process

Compliance Statement

All compensation decisions:

• Comply with the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value pursuant to EU Directive 2023/970 and applicable Italian legislation – D.L. 96/2026
• Are aligned with the relevant CCNL applicable
• Follow company Code of Conduct and DE&I principles