Automation Engineer

Paulig Group; West-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Group insurance

11 ADV days

Seniority days

Hospitalization & dental insurance

Company car

Training opportunities

Benefits at Work platform

Team-building events

Discounts in Paulig shop

Bring me box delivery

Job summary

Paulig Group in Belgium seeks an Automation Engineer based in Roeselare to maintain automation standards and support projects across our European facilities.

You will design and lead automation and electrical works, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to production improvements while traveling to different sites.

Fluency in Dutch and English required; French a plus. On-call duties and a hands-on approach are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master of Science in Engineering or equivalent knowledge based on work experience. (Electromechanics, Automation…)
• Analytical skills and mindset
• Team player with positive and energetic can-do attitude, capability for building partnerships, and at the same time ability to work independently
• This position suits someone who enjoys working in fast moving area and is able to handle new directions and working with several tasks simultaneously
• Fluent in Dutch and English, knowledge of French is a plus
• Not afraid to travel to the different facilities
• Be part of the on-call duty
• Hands-on approach

Responsibilities

• design and implement technical projects as project manager, project leader or as member of a project team
• automation and electrical related works
• make sure that our factories are up to date from an automation and electrical perspective
• provide information to start/prepare business cases for projects
• initiate, lead and participate in engineering projects to streamline production facilities as well as improving work environment and product quality

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Dutch

English

Willing to travel

On-call availability

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Engineering

Job description

At Paulig, we believe every meal, cup, and moment should be full of flavour — and that bold ideas can make the world a tastier, more sustainable place. As a house of iconic brands, we can make an impact that counts – and careers that matter. Now we’re looking for an Automation Engineer to join our passionate team and help us shape the future of food and beverages. You will be based in Roeselare, Belgium, report to the Automation Manager and be part of a great team of people based in our locations across Europe.

Your role in the blend

In your role as Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining a high level of automation standards, play a part in projects and support the technical teams to keep the factories running.

In this role, you will:

• work together to design and implement technical projects as project manager, project leader or as member of a project team
• be responsible for automation and electrical related works
• make sure that our factories are up to date from an automation and electrical perspective
• provide information to start/prepare business cases for projects
• initiate, lead and participate in engineering projects to streamline production facilities as well as improving work environment and product quality

Your key ingredients

You would be a great fit if your background and experience would look similar to this:

• Bachelor or master of Science in Engineering or equivalent knowledge based on work experience. (Electromechanics, Automation,…)
• Analytical skills and mindset
• To enjoy this role, you need to be a team player with a positive and energetic can-do attitude, capability for building partnerships, and at the same time ability to work independently
• This position suits someone who enjoys working in fast moving area and is able to handle new directions and working with several tasks simultaneously
• Fluent in Dutch and English, knowledge of French is a plus
• Not afraid to travel to the different facilities
• Be part of the on-call duty
• Hands-on approach

The flavours we bring

Working at Paulig, a family owned company, means being part of an international community with bold ambitions and an inclusive growth culture.

We offer:

• A purpose-driven workplace – we’re building a healthier, more sustainable food culture.
• Continuous learning – access to LinkedIn Learning, and development programs.
• A passionate, international team – diverse backgrounds that spark creativity and collaboration.
• A competitive salary supplemented with a wide range of benefits: meal vouchers, group insurance, 11 ADV days, seniority days, hospitalization & dental insurance, a company car, extensive training opportunities, as well as a Benefits at Work platform
• Every year, a relaxing team-building event takes place with your department.
• You can have your packages delivered to the Paulig Bring me box.
• We provide fresh fruit and fresh soup daily
• We offer a movement program in collaboration with a sports club
• We work with a specialized organization to support mental well-being
• You can purchase our products at attractive discounts in our Paulig shop.

Visit www.pauliggroup.com.

About Paulig

Paulig is an international food and beverage company, growing a new, sustainable food culture – one that is good for both people and the planet. Paulig provides Tex Mex, snacks, coffees, world foods and spices. The company's brands include Santa Maria, Paulig, Conimex, Poco Loco and Zanuy, among others. In 2025, the company’s sales amounted to approximately EUR 1.39 billion. Paulig was founded in 1876 and is 100% owned by the Paulig family. The company has 2,700 employees in 13 different countries united by the purpose 'For a life full of flavour'. www.pauliggroup.com