Automation Engineer Senior
Antwerp
Engineering - Electrical
Master
Work experience: 7-10
Reference number: 90565
Join a cutting-edge team dedicated to innovating and producing high-performance materials for various applications, including solar cells and rechargeable batteries. This dynamic environment offers the chance to contribute to sustainable technologies and be a part of exciting projects that impact global mobility.
As an ideal candidate, you are a seasoned Senior Automation Engineer with a passion for industrial automation and a proven track record of leadership in complex projects. You thrive in a collaborative setting and are driven to mentor and guide others, ensuring excellence and innovation in every endeavor.
- You take ownership of the automation discipline within large-scale projects.
- You lead the development and expansion of PLC and SCADA systems.
- You perform programming tasks including disassembly, reprogramming, testing, and commissioning of installations.
- You support software migrations to newer versions and platforms.
- You diagnose and resolve complex automation issues and breakdowns.
- You provide technical leadership and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
- You guide the team in structuring and future-proofing automation solutions.
- You ensure proper documentation aligned with organizational standards.
- You contribute to cybersecurity improvements at the PLC level (passwords, certificates).
What are we looking for?
- You have a minimum of 7–10 years of experience as an Automation Engineer.
- You possess proficiency in PLC programming and automation software.
- You have strong theoretical and practical knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, control technology, industrial networks, and automation hardware/software.
- You demonstrate strong expertise in Siemens S7 PLC and TIA Portal.
- You have experience with Siemens WinCC SCADA and the upcoming transition to Ignition.
- You are familiar with Sepasoft Batch Sequencer.
- You understand ISA-88 and ISA-95 standards, including batch process control and data structures.
- You are cybersecurity aware at the PLC level.
- You have strong communication skills to convey technical concepts clearly.
- You are able to work independently and systematically.
- You have a willingness to support and train team members.
- You demonstrate high availability and presence onsite, especially during the onboarding phase.
- You hold a minimum bachelor’s degree in Electromechanics with a specialization in Process Automation or equivalent experience.
- You are fluent in Dutch (spoken and written).
- You possess practical English skills for reading technical documentation and participating in technical and safety discussions.
- You are required to have 100% onsite presence, especially during the initial phase.
- Occasional remote work is possible after onboarding.
What do we offer?
- Enjoy a competitive salary package with extra perks that recognize your talent.
- Advance your career with a clear growth path, coaching, and mentoring to support you.
- Thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment where you can truly make an impact.
- Work when and where you perform best, ensuring an optimal work-life balance.
- Choose a flexible transport solution, from a company car to a public transport subscription.
- Expand your network and enjoy unforgettable moments at exclusive events and afterworks.
- Grow your skills with external courses and our in-house Pauwels Academy.
- Work on exciting projects with industry leaders in Life Sciences, Engineering & Digital.
- Seize opportunities at every level, from a strong start to career acceleration and expert collaboration.
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