Automation Engineer

Beaulieu International Group; Kruisem; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

35 vacation days

Occasional remote work

Company car

Insurance package

Meal vouchers

Job summary

Beaulieu International Group is seeking an Automation Engineer to own complex automation projects from concept to implementation. You will drive improvements across divisions, coordinate external partners, and ensure compliance with safety and cybersecurity standards.

The role requires a hands-on approach, strong problem-solving skills, and fluency in English with Dutch or French language capabilities. The position offers exposure to global production environments and a clear path for technical

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Automation, Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in industrial automation and OT environments.
• Fluent in English and Dutch or French.

Responsibilities

• Own complex automation projects from concept to implementation, within scope, planning and budget.
• Evaluate make-or-buy decisions and coordinate external partners.
• Deliver projects from mid-life upgrades to machine integration and new control systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, machine safety, cybersecurity and group policies.
• Drive improvements to increase output, quality and efficiency while reducing waste.
• Coordinate initiatives across divisions and translate best practices into measurable business value.
• Support data science initiatives via reliable data acquisition and ICT/MES integration.
• Execute and coordinate OT tasks and projects such as industrial networks, vision, ICT/MES integration.
• Support divisions with technical expertise in digital diagnostics.

Skills

Hands-on problem solving

English communication

Dutch or French language

Education

Master's degree in Automation or related field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

E-plan

Industrial networks

Machine safety standards

Frequency converters

Drivetrains

Job description

Help shape the future of industrial automation

As an Automation Engineer, you take ownership of complex automation projects across Beaulieu International Group. You combine technical expertise with a hands-on approach to improve production assets, strengthen connectivity, and help shape value that lasts. You work across divisions, support sites worldwide, and contribute directly to operational excellence, safety, digitalization, and long-term business success.

Your responsibilities

• Take ownership of complex automation projects from concept to implementation, while safeguarding scope, planning, and budget.
• Evaluate make-or-buy decisions and either develop automation solutions yourself or coordinate external partners.
• Deliver projects ranging from mid-life upgrades and retrofits to machine integration and the development of new control systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, machine safety requirements, cybersecurity standards, and group policies.
• Drive improvement initiatives that increase output, quality, and efficiency while reducing waste.
• Coordinate initiatives across divisions and translate best practices into measurable business value.
• Support data science initiatives through reliable data acquisition and the integration of ICT and MES applications.
• Execute and coordinate automation tasks and projects related to Operational Technologies, such as industrial networks, camera vision, integration of ICT/MES systems.
• Support the divisions with technical expertise in digital diagnostics.

Your profile

• You hold a Master's degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• You have at least 5 year's experience with industrial automation and operational technology environments.
• You work hands-on and take ownership of technical challenges from analysis to implementation.
• You have a working knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal, E-plan, industrial networks, machine safety standards, frequency converters, and drivetrains.
• You are eager to learn and continuously expand your expertise in safety, OT cybersecurity, automation, and data connectivity.
• You communicate effectively in English and Dutch or French.

What you will find at Beaulieu

• Real responsibility from day one within a dedicated automation scope that supports the entire group.
• The opportunity to take full ownership of projects with a direct impact on production, efficiency, safety, and digital transformation.
• State-of-the-art projects within automation where you can work on the full scope from electrical plans, to programming, to execution.
• A hands-on role with exposure to multiple divisions, technologies, production environments and strategic projects like mergers and acquisitions.
• Continuous learning opportunities, professional certifications, and the chance to grow into a technical expert role.
• The ability to help define standards, drive improvement, and shape the future of automation within the group.
• A flexible work arrangement with flexible hours, 35 vacation days and occasional remote work.
• A full salary package including a company car, insurances, meal vouchers and much more.

Interested?

Are you ready to take ownership of automation projects that create lasting value across Beaulieu International Group? We would like to hear from you.

ABOUT BEAULIEU INTERNATIONAL GROUP

As a global family business, we develop and co-create - in an innovative, entrepreneurial and sustainable way - flooring and material solutions to enhance the quality of living and working for every generation.

Headquartered in Belgium, B.I.G. employs over 4.700 people worldwide in 19 countries throughout Eurasia, America and Oceania and serves customers in 150 countries. In 2023, B.I.G. reported sales of €2 billion. At B.I.G., we work purposefully to build a sustainable future. Our sense of entrepreneurship and our ambition enable us to continue to grow together with our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders and the society in which we operate.