Automation Project Leader - Belgium, Brussels

UPDT272; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Automotive manufacturing environment

Challenging projects

Collaboration with diverse partners

International context

Job summary

UPDT272 is seeking an Automation Project Leader to drive automation initiatives from concept through commissioning and production release. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, customers, suppliers and external partners to deliver reliable, cost-effective automation solutions that boost manufacturing efficiency and product industrialization.

The role emphasizes leading projects end-to-end, defining technical specifications, monitoring budgets and schedules, and ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Fluent English is required.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Structured, analytical, and results-oriented approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from planning to production release.
• Define specifications, requirements, schedules, and implementation plans.
• Monitor budgets, deadlines, deliverables and progress.
• Coordinate discussions with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Support design, programming, assembly, installation and commissioning of automated systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments and FMEA analyses.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and automotive standards.
• Support industrialization of new products and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiency gains.
• Take ownership of project delivery aligning technical and business objectives.

Skills

Strong communication

Coordination

Problem-solving

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Process Engineering, or related field

Tools

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

CAD software

Job description

We are looking for an Automation Project Leader to manage and coordinate automation projects from initial concept and feasibility assessment through implementation, commissioning, and production release.

In this role, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, customers, suppliers, and external partners to deliver reliable, cost-effective, and high-performance automation solutions. Your contribution will be essential to improving manufacturing efficiency, supporting new product industrialization, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate automation projects throughout their entire lifecycle, from planning to production release.
• Define technical specifications, project requirements, schedules, and implementation plans.
• Monitor project budgets, deadlines, technical deliverables, and overall progress.
• Coordinate technical discussions with customers, suppliers, internal departments, and external partners.
• Support the design, programming, assembly, installation, and commissioning of automated systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and FMEA analyses to identify potential improvements and technical challenges.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, and automotive industry standards.
• Support the industrialization of new products and the implementation of new manufacturing processes.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, equipment optimization, and increased production efficiency.
• Take ownership of project delivery, ensuring alignment between technical requirements, operational needs, and business objectives.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Process Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in industrial automation, engineering, or automation project management is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation systems, robotics, and manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with CAD software and technical design documentation.
• Knowledge of Siemens S7 and TIA Portal is considered an asset.
• Good command of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Structured, analytical, and results-oriented approach to work.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and take responsibility for project outcomes.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to resolving technical challenges.

Languages

• Fluent English is required.
• French and/or German are considered an advantage.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to take on a key role in an innovative automotive manufacturing environment.
• Involvement in technically challenging automation and industrialization projects.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and external technology partners.
• A modern production environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to develop your technical expertise and project management skills within an international industrial context.

If you are passionate about industrial automation, engineering project management, and manufacturing innovation, this is an opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and help shape the future of automated production.