Automation Engineer Projects

Beaulieu International Group; Kruishoutem; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company car

Insurances

Meal vouchers

35 vacation days

Flexible working hours

Occasional remote work

Résumé du poste

Beaulieu International Group is seeking an Automation Engineer to own and deliver complex automation projects across its operations, combining hands-on engineering with rigorous planning to improve production assets and safety.

You will work across divisions, support sites worldwide, and contribute to digitalization, OT cybersecurity, and data connectivity while ensuring compliance with safety standards and group policies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years' experience with industrial automation and OT environments.
• Hands-on with ownership from analysis to implementation.
• Working knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal, E‑plan, industrial networks, safety standards, and drives.
• Willingness to learn and expand expertise in safety, OT cybersecurity, and data connectivity.
• Fluent in English and Dutch or French.

Responsabilités

• Take ownership of complex automation projects from concept to implementation, managing scope, planning, and budget.
• Evaluate make-or-buy decisions and coordinate internal or external automation solutions.
• Deliver projects from mid-life upgrades to new control systems and machine integration.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, safety, cybersecurity, and group policies.
• Drive improvements to increase output, quality, and efficiency while reducing waste.
• Support data science initiatives through reliable data acquisition and ICT/MES integration.
• Coordinate OT automation tasks across divisions and translate best practices into business value.

Connaissances

Automation expertise

OT environments

Data connectivity

English language

Dutch or French

Formation

Master's degree in Automation / Electrical / Industrial Engineering

Outils

Siemens TIA Portal

E‑plan

Industrial networks

Machine safety standards

Frequency converters

Drivetrains

Description du poste

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. and help drive the next step in our automation and digitalization journey.