Regional Automation Engineer, Operations, Asia Pacific
BASF · Shanghai
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- Job Description
- Regional Automation Engineer, Operations, Asia Pacific
LOCATION
Shanghai, CHN
COMPANY
BASF Coatings Technology(Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
JOB FIELD
Applications Technology
JOB TYPE
Permanent
JOB ID
139805
FLEXIBLE WORK OPTIONS
On-site
- Welcome
- If you're someone who inspires others, owns their impact and wants to elevate what they do, you'll fit right in. Until July 1, our business was part of BASF. As part of the current transition, all job listings and the application process are still hosted on the BASF platform and therefore fully presented in BASF branding.Please do not be confused by this: All roles are positions at Surventis, and your application will be submitted to us.At Surventis, we go beyond the surface - in everything we do. We put customers at the center, think one step ahead, and develop solutions that create real value and lasting partnerships.We inspire each other to think further, take ownership of our work, and constantly push to elevate what's possible. If you bring your full self, challenge the obvious answer, and want to grow with a team that means it - this is your place.
About the Role
Regional Automation Engineer enables efficient and consistent manufacturing operations by deploying automation standards, delivering hands-on execution, and driving continuous improvement in system performance and reliability. The role ensures stable execution, data availability from production systems, and continuous improvement in performance, reliability, and scalability across sites.
How You Will Do It
- Automation Standards & System Deployment
- Translate global automation and digitalization standards into regional implementation and ensure consistent adoption across sites.
- Automation Opportunities & Roadmap Alignment
- Partner with operations and specialist teams to identify, prioritize, and deliver automation opportunities aligned to regional and global roadmaps.
- End-to-End Automation Project Execution
- Lead or support automation projects from concept through commissioning, optimization, and lifecycle management.
- Cross-Functional Interface Management
- Act as the regional interface between manufacturing sites, global automation, engineering, and IT/OT teams.
- Automation Systems Engineering & Support
- Provide hands-on technical support across MES, DCS, and SIS, including troubleshooting, integration, and commissioning.
- Data Connectivity for Automation Systems
- Enable data-driven manufacturing by ensuring reliable system integration and data readiness from OT environment for analytics and AI use cases.
- Reliability, Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Drive continuous improvement in reliability, scalability, and operability, while supporting change initiatives and sharing best practices.
- Robotics & Advanced Automation Scouting
- Scout and assess robotics and automation solutions for manufacturing operations, evaluating applicability, feasibility, and value potential across sites.
- Automation Security
- Implement cybersecurity measures for control systems
- Conduct risk assessments and develop improvement actions in accordance with global standards
What We Look For
- Education:
- Degree in electrical engineering, automation, or equivalent practical experience.
- Working Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in automation within a production environment.
- Strong communication skills in English and in Chinese.
- Technical & Professional Knowledge/Others
- Production management systems and MES
- Process automation systems (ABB 800xA, 800xA Batch, Freelance, Control Builder M)
- Configuration, commissioning, and troubleshooting experience
- OT Infrastructure
- Automation security fundamentals
- IEC 61511, functional safety management
- Network topology and system integration concepts
Notice regarding responsibility and data processing
The job offers published on this platform relate exclusively to positions at BASF Coatings Technology(Shanghai) Co., Ltd..
BASF Group operates this platform solely as a technical service provider under a Transitional Service Agreement following the divestment of the Coatings division, effective July 1st 2026, now Surventis.
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Data Protection
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