Controls Engineer

Function

As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and realising automation and engineering projects within various production environments. You will work closely with maintenance, production, quality and engineering to implement technical improvements and resolve faults structurally.

You will combine technical expertise with a hands-on mentality and actively contribute to the further development of production installations and control systems.

Your responsibilities:

Projects & Process Improvement

• Support and lead automation and engineering projects;
• Initiate, implement and validate improvements to production processes and installations;
• Development, testing and commissioning of technical solutions;
• Contribute to efficiency, quality and productivity improvements.

Automation & Engineering

• Development and customisation of software for industrial control systems;
• Elaboration of electrical designs and technical documentation;
• Support project teams with automation and control engineering expertise;
• Apply internal engineering standards within projects.

Support & Failure Analysis

• Support local teams with complex technical failures and production issues;
• Analyse recurring defects and implement sustainable solutions;
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality and safety departments;
• Represent the automation team during technical consultation meetings.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure that technical modifications comply with applicable safety standards and machinery legislation;
• Actively participate in technical and safety training;
• Contribute to a safe and reliable production environment.

Profile

• You have a strong background in industrial automation and control engineering;
• You have extensive knowledge of PLC systems, motion control and industrial automation;
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal is a key asset;
• You are familiar with SCADA systems and industrial communication networks;
• You have knowledge of databases and data integration systems;
• Experience with SQL is desirable;
• You are analytically strong and solution-oriented;
• You combine independence with a strong team spirit;
• You are willing to travel regularly within Europe to support international offices.

Organisation

Our client is an internationally operating manufacturing organisation with several sites in Europe. Innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement form the basis of their success. Within a technically challenging environment, they continuously invest in automation, digitalisation and process optimisation to make production systems smarter, safer and more efficient.

Offer

• A challenging position within an international and technically advanced organisation;
• An attractive salary package complemented by fringe benefits;
• Group and hospitalisation insurance;
• Meal vouchers and additional benefits;
• Flexible working hours by arrangement;
• Possibility of bicycle leasing;
• Lots of room for initiative and personal input;
• Training and advancement opportunities;
• A healthy work-life balance;
• Regular team activities and corporate events;
• Working within an organisation with a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation.

Are you ready to apply your expertise in automation within an international production environment where innovation and continuous improvement are key? Contact us for more information about this challenge. We would be happy to tell you more about the organisation, projects and future opportunities during a personal interview.