Global Automation Lead - International Projects & Team Coach

Select Group; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Group in Antwerp is seeking an International Automation Lead to coordinate global automation projects, ensuring quality, schedule and budget while acting as the central contact for customers and internal stakeholders.

The role combines technical leadership in PLC/HMI/SCADA, industrial networks and commissioning with coaching of automation engineers and ongoing process improvements to strengthen the department and support growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master in Automation, Electromechanics, or equivalent with at least 10 years in industrial automation.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, HMI/SCADA, industrial networks, functional analyses, and commissioning.
• A coaching and organisationally strong leader who mentors teams and drives continuous improvement, innovation and standardization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and follow-up international automation projects with focus on quality, planning, budget and customer satisfaction.
• Lead, coach and support automation engineers and ensure effective team collaboration.
• Oversee functional analyses, software development and technical documentation throughout project lifecycle.
• Initiate improvements and standardization within processes, tools and ways of working to strengthen the department.

Skills

PLC

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networks

Functional analysis

Commissioning

Education

Bachelor or Master in Automation/Electromechanics

10+ years in industrial automation

Job description

Select Group in Antwerp is seeking an International Automation Lead to coordinate global automation projects, ensuring quality, schedule and budget while acting as the central contact for customers and internal stakeholders.

The role combines technical leadership in PLC/HMI/SCADA, industrial networks and commissioning with coaching of automation engineers and ongoing process improvements to strengthen the department and support growth.