Graduate IT & Automation Engineer (AI / Microsoft 365)

To support the development and implementation of AI-driven and Microsoft 365 automation solutions within a manufacturing environment, contributing to improved efficiency, digitalisation, and business performance. The role operates within a small local IT team while collaborating closely with the global IT organisation, ensuring alignment with company standards, policies, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions using Microsoft 365 tools (Power Automate, Power Apps, SharePoint, Teams).
• Support the implementation of AI-based solutions to improve operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and digital transformation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the site.
• Work closely with site functions (production, operations, engineering) to understand business needs.
• Translate operational requirements into practical and scalable IT solutions.
• Provide user support and assist in maintaining reliable and effective systems.
• Collaborate with the global IT organisation to implement standardised solutions.
• Follow company policies, IT standards, and security requirements.
• Participate in international projects and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure solutions align with IT policies, security standards, and operational procedures.
• Maintain proper documentation and support structured ways of working.
• Contribute to safe, secure, and compliant use of technology.
• Assist and support end-users by troubleshooting IT systems, registering and following up on caretaker tickets, and providing training to ensure Digital IT tools are used effectively.
• Assist the local IT team as and when required.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong interest in AI, automation, and digitalisation.
• Analytical mindset and structured problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication skills (technical and non‑technical audiences).

Desirable:

• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps).
• Exposure to AI tools, data analytics, or scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
• Understanding of manufacturing or industrial environments.

Key Personal Attributes

• Proactive and self‑driven approach to work.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop competencies.
• Practical mindset with a focus on delivering business value.
• Working relationships with local IT team, site management and operational teams, group/regional IT teams, and external vendors (as required).

Values

• Loyalty – Acts as a reliable and trusted IT partner, commits to company values and standards, builds strong relationships.
• Care – Supports and enables colleagues, demonstrates ownership of tasks and outcomes, shares knowledge.
• Respect – Communicates clearly, values different perspectives, promotes inclusive practices, adheres to policies.
• Boldness – Takes initiative, explores new technologies, challenges existing processes, adapts to change.

What We Offer

• A hands‑on role in a real‑world manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to AI and automation initiatives with visible impact.
• Structured support from a global IT organisation.
• Continuous competence development and learning opportunities.
• Exposure to international collaboration and travel.
• A strong values‑driven culture based on Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.