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Lead Automation Engineer

Location: 

Makati City, PH, 1226

Work Site:  Hybrid
Duration:  Permanent / Unlimited
Date:  Aug 24, 2026

Two billion people eat food every day that was produced with Bühler equipment. One billion people drive vehicles whose parts were manufactured with our machines.​ Bühler aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision as it develops solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities in the global food, feed, and mobility industries. We strive to create innovations for a better world, with a special focus on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions. Therefore, we team up with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia to accelerate impact together.

Job Responsibilities

  • Supports and advises Project Engineers on projects, on all technical belonging related to his specialization, and ensure that design will meet the customers’ expectations. 
  • Develop and implement demanding automation projects in the field of plant control systems. 
  • Define the software concept based on the documentation and specifications. 
  • Project planning and controlling 
  • Responsibility for budget, schedule, and quality 
  • Coordination of the various project stakeholders (customers, sales, mechanical engineering, technology)
  • Participate in Project Reviews as support of the Project Manager/ Director if required
  • Actively participate in project meetings with cross - functional team members, suppliers, and/or customers 
  • Program and test PLC software in accordance with standard guidelines 
  • Carry out commissioning of plant control systems both domestically and abroad 

Qualifications

  • Graduate of Engineering or any related Degree
  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience or proof of sufficient skills 
  • Experience in industrial process automation and in implementing PLC-based control systems is an advantage
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing automation solutions   
  • Proficient in PLC and HMI systems (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal)
  • Skilled in technical documentation and specification writing  
  • Professional experience in project management  
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Willingness to travel

 

At Bühler we are not only offering working opportunities and international exchange of like-minded professionals. We are more than just a global company. Our value proposition to transform the way companies feed and move the world, is driving positive change in the industries in which we operate globally. Become a part of a dynamic environment that combines your drive for innovation with a world ​of possibilities.​ Joining us means embracing a shared purpose of creating innovations for a better world while becoming part of a company that is dedicated to your success.

As a global organization, we embrace the diversity of our global workforce. At Bühler, you will collaborate with professionals from around the world, each bringing in a unique perspective to the table. It is a business priority for us to harness the diversity of our global workforce and include them in their uniqueness to create a culture of belonging guided by our TOP values – Trust, Ownership and Passion. Embark on a journey that combines the excitement of global collaboration with the reassurance of a welcoming workplace.

Let’s create impact together! 

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