Color Process Automation Technician

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Milan 

Color Your Future with Purpose at PPG

At 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.

Join 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.
 

The Role

We are looking for a Color Process Automation Technician to join the automation team. The role is focused on supporting the daily operations of the automated color production process, ensuring efficient workflow execution, troubleshooting operational issues, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

The position reports directly to the Color Automation Engineering Manager and works closely with colorists, weighers, applicators, maintenance teams, and external suppliers.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Color Process Automation Engineer:

• Support the daily operation of the automated color manufacturing process, ensuring equipment availability and process continuity.
• Monitor plant performance and promptly identify operational issues, anomalies, or deviations from established standards.
• Perform first-level troubleshooting on automated systems and coordinate with maintenance teams or equipment suppliers when additional support is required.
• Collaborate with Color Team Leaders to organize daily activities and operational priorities for weighers and applicators.
• Verify that operating procedures are correctly applied and contribute to their continuous update and improvement.
• Collect and analyze production and process data to support performance monitoring and operational improvements.
• Manage and monitor the availability of consumables, materials, and operational instruments required for daily activities.
• Support process optimization projects aimed at improving productivity, efficiency, quality, and reliability of automated systems.
• Ensure that color application quality meets established standards and customer requirements.
• Actively participate in EHS initiatives, promoting safe working practices and compliance with company procedures.
• Support testing, validation, and implementation of process changes or new automation solutions within the laboratory environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Technical High School Diploma (Mechanical, Chemical, Mechatronics, Electronics, Automation or similar) or ITS qualification in Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Process Technologies, or related fields.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, laboratory, chemical, pharmaceutical, packaging, or automated production environments is considered a plus.
• Recent graduates with relevant technical education and internship experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of industrial automation and production processes.

What We’re Looking For in a Color Process Automation Engineer:

• Strong problem-solving attitude and hands-on approach to technical issues.
• Ability to identify causes of recurring process or equipment inefficiencies and contribute to corrective actions.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production environment.
• Ability to work effectively with operators, technicians, maintenance personnel, and laboratory teams.
• Data collection and reporting capabilities using standard business tools.
• Interest in automation technologies and industrial production processes.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Knowledge & Skills

• Good knowledge of English.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to read technical documentation and operating procedures.
• Basic understanding of automated equipment and industrial processes.
• Analytical and detail-oriented approach.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Availability to spend a significant portion of the working day on the shopfloor and in the laboratory environment.

What we offer

Classification as an employee at level (between level D3 and level C2) of the National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Chemical-Pharmaceutical Industry, gross annual salary (RAL) between €30,000 and €37,000 + company canteen.
 

Disclaimer:
"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."

Ready to Apply?
 

Make it happen, the PPG Way. Apply now and bring your expertise, creativity, and ambition to a team that’s shaping the future of colour, coatings, and automation.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® 

Through 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 than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. 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.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At 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  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal 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, gender identity or expression.  

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which 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.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the 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. 

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