Lead Automation Engineer

Makati City, Philippines

Permanent

80-100%

Hybrid

24.08.2026

This is where you'll excel

• Supports and advises Project Engineers on projects, on all technical belonging related to his specialization, and ensure that design will meet he 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

These are the skills you'll need

• Graduate of Engineering or any related Degree
• Minimum 6 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

These are the benefits you'll enjoy!

Career and personal development

Career and personal development

We deliver a broad spectrum of learning opportunities through videos, e-learnings, classroom trainings, and webinars that offer training in formats that are short, relevant, engaging, personalized, and mobile.

Learning platform

Learning platform

Welcome to a world of over 16,000 possibilities for further training!

Cross-cultural working environment

Cross-cultural working environment

The key to our success is our diverse workforce from at least 100 nationalities as well as our inclusive culture.

Family-owned business culture

Family-owned business culture

We have more than 160 years of company history. This means that we are a company that thinks and invests for the long-term - in innovations, our employees and our business success.

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Diverse and inclusive workplace

We foster an inclusive culture that values our global diversity. Respect and empathy ensure that everyone feels safe and can perform at their best.

Public and private transport connections

Public and private transport connections

Our location offers excellent connections to public transportation and convenient parking spaces, making your daily commute easier.

Questions? We are happy to answer them!

Liberty Ramirez

Creating impact together at Bühler!

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.