Automation Engineer

**Kyoto’s mission**:**Empower industries with renewable thermal energy.**:
Kyoto Group is named after the Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change. The Protocol represents a significant step in global efforts to address climate change, setting the stage for future agreements like the Paris Agreement. Kyoto Group aims to revolutionise industrial process heat and reduce CO2 emissions.

**Kyoto's vision**:**A world powered by Nature.**:
Kyoto’s core strategy revolves around two main offerings. First, we sell and operate Heatcube thermal batteries, which allow the industrial use of low-cost heat generated from surplus solar and wind energy—typically when electricity prices are low. Second, we manage an Energy Management System, a remote-control solution designed to optimise renewable energy consumption for cost efficiency and carbon neutrality. Our dual focus is to deliver an affordable, carbon-neutral heat product to end-users while providing balancing services and flexibility solutions for power producers and grid operators.

**About the role**:
Kyoto Group, a leader in thermal energy storage solutions and industrial process optimisation, is seeking a CODESYS Programmer for our Seville location. This role focuses on the development and optimisation of industrial control systems, with an emphasis on process automation and innovative solutions in energy management.

**Responsibilities**:

- Program, configure, and commission process control loops for automation projects.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and integrate control systems into industrial plants.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues during system commissioning and operation.
- Contribute to the creation of technical documentation and user manuals.

**Required skills & experiences**:

- Professional experience:

- Minimum of 8 years of experience in industrial automation and control system programming.
- Expertise in multiple programming languages in industrial environments (LD, FBD, SFC, etc.) and HMI screen/mimic design.
- Experience with CODESYS is a strong advantage.
- Technical Expertise:

- Proficiency in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable software architectures.
- Experience in programming and optimising process control loops for variables such as flow rates, temperatures, pressures, levels, valve control, pumps and other field devices.
- Education:

- Bachelor's degree in automation, electronics, control engineering, or a related discipline.
- Additional competencies:

- Knowledge of SCADA systems and PLCs.
- Strong skills in diagnosing and solving technical issues.
- Familiarity with industrial automation standards and regulations.
- Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit, integrity, self-motivation, and passion for your work.
- Strong communication skills with a high proficiency in oral and written English.

**Who are you?**:
You are a strategic thinker and dynamic leader with a passion for renewable energy and decarbonisation. With integrity, a hands-on approach, and a creative mindset, you excel at solving challenges and delivering results.

Your expertise in control systems, coupled with your dedication to operational excellence and innovation, makes you a natural fit for this role. You thrive in collaborative environments, inspiring teams and driving impactful solutions for a sustainable future.

**Are you interested in joining the team?**:
At Kyoto, employees are empowered with the freedom and responsibility to tackle challenges head-on. We value diversity, bringing together team members from various backgrounds to drive its mission of providing renewable thermal energy to industries. This purpose-driven culture is at the heart of everything we do at Kyoto.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, travel, life insurance, and a pension plan. We enjoy flexible working hours, on-site parking, and abundant opportunities for professional growth. We also host team-building events, office gatherings, and seasonal celebrations.