Color Process Automation Engineer (f/m/diverse)

ph3Color Process Automation Engineer /h3h3Working Hours: 40 hours per week /h3h3Location: Milan /h3h3Color Your Future with Purpose at PPG /h3pAt PPG, we protect and beautify the world™ through the power of our people. As a global leader in paints, coatings, and specialty materials, we offer more than a job - we offer purpose. Guided by The PPG Way, we empower teams to innovate, grow, and make a lasting impact across industries and communities. Whether shaping the future of aerospace, automotive, architecture, or sustainability, you’ll find a culture of trust, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Join us to own your career, grow with support, and be inspired to do better every day. /ppJoin PPG’s Industrial Coatings and Colour Technology environment, where science, automation, and innovation come together to deliver consistent, high-performance finishes. Our teams optimise colour processes and production systems that keep industries moving, ensuring quality, efficiency, and sustainability at scale.br/ /ph3The Role /h3pAs a Color Process Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in optimising automated colour processes within our laboratory and production environment. This is an exciting opportunity to combine engineering, data analysis, and problem-solving to enhance operational performance and product quality. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement, and build a strong foundation for career growth in process automation and advanced manufacturing. /ph3What You’ll Be Doing as a Color Process Automation Engineer: /h3ulliYou will optimise automated plant performance to maximise productivity and minimise downtime /liliIdentify root causes of failures and implement sustainable corrective actions /liliAnalyse and interpret process data to drive efficiency and quality improvements /liliCollaborate with production, maintenance, and colour teams to prioritise workflow /liliUpdate and improve operational procedures to enhance performance and consistency /liliSupport innovation initiatives to advance automation and process reliability /li /ulh3What We’re Looking For in a Color Process Automation Engineer: /h3ulliMaster’s degree in Chemical, Automation, or Mechanical Engineering /liliBrief experience within a production or manufacturing environment /liliStrong data analysis and problem-solving skills /liliAbility to manage complex workflows and competing priorities /liliConfident communicator with strong teamwork and independent working skills /liliProficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent English language skills /li /ulh3What we offer /h3pClassification as an employee at level (between level D1 and level C2) of the National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Chemical-Pharmaceutical Industry, gross annual salary (RAL) between €36,273.30 and €41,000.00 + company canteen.br/ /ppDisclaimer:br/“We confirm that this job offer is based on objective and gender-neutral criteria and complies with the relevant provisions of the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL), in accordance with and in full respect of Legislative Decree No. 96 of 7 May 2026 implementing Directive (EU) 2023/970.” /ph3About us: /h3h3PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ /h3pThrough leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit and follow @PPG onX. /ph3The PPG Way 2030 /h3h3We are customer champions /h3pProactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon’tstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. /ph3We act with purpose and speed /h3pAgile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value. /ph3We are excellentoperators /h3pProductive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, weidentifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,the faces of PPG to our customers. /ph3We compete to win /h3pFuture-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths. /ph3We are PPG proud /h3pStrong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. /ppAt PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to /ppPPGprovidesequal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentityor expression. /ppIf you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email /ppPPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.br/Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurancecoveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. /ppPPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process,so that we can do better today than yesterday.br/ /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr