Junior automation engineer

Soleras Advanced Coatings; Deinze; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Mentorship program

Team events and outings

Job summary

Soleras Advanced Coatings is seeking a Master’s level automation specialist to lead PLC control and SCADA programming for sputter hardware and target machines. You will coordinate automation timelines with the project manager and perform final inspections before shipment.

You will also support upgrades and service work at customer sites, selecting PLC and network components with the electrical engineer and project manager. Fluency in English and Dutch is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrotechnics with automation focus.
• Extensive interest in PLC machine control and programming.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Affinitiy with IT programming languages (.NET, C++, C#, SQL).
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 30%.
• Fluent in English and Dutch (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• PLC machine control and SCADA programming for new Sputter Hardware and Sputter Targets machines; align automation schedule with project manager.
• Program according to the machine’s functional description.
• Perform functional final inspection before shipment.
• Assist with upgrades and service interventions at customer sites.
• Determine PLC and network components in consultation with electrical engineer and project manager.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA programming

Electrical schematics

IT programming languages

English

Dutch

Travel up to 30%

Education

Master’s degree in electrotechnics - automation

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Soleras is a global market leader in thin film technology. We develop innovative solutions for thin film coatings – from components and consumables (targets) to machines (coaters) and the associated software. Our solutions are used in energy-efficient glass, displays, solar panels, thin film batteries, and web coatings. With production sites and teams in the US, Europe, and Asia, we have an international reach. Our high-quality technologies and ISO certifications make us a reliable partner in the thin film industry.

Join us and help raise the bar for thin film coating.

What to expect of the job?

• You are responsible for PLC machine control and SCADA programming for new Sputter Hardware and Sputter Targets machines. This includes aligning the installation schedule related to automation with the project manager.
• You program according the functional description of the machine.
• You handle the functional final inspection before shipment of the goods to be installed.
• You assist with upgrades and service interventions for machines at customer sites.
• You determine the PLC and network components in consultation with the electrical engineer and project manager.

Who are we looking for?

• You hold a master’s degree in electrotechnics - automation or a similar field with a focus on automation/electricity.
• You have extensive interest in PLC machine control and programming
• You can read and understand electrical schematics.
• Affinity with IT programming languages (.NET, C++, C#, SQL,…) is a plus.
• You are capable of setting priorities and can work independently without losing team spirit.
• You have a hands-on personality and a commercial/customer-oriented mindset.
• You are willing to travel internationally (up to 30%).
• You are fluent in English and Dutch (written and spoken).

Why Soleras?

First and foremost, we are machine builders, sharing a passion for technology in a high-tech and dynamic environment, but above all, sharing the core belief that everyone of us – from R&D and operations to finance and marketing – contributes to making ‘the difference’. Thanks to a great order book and technology driven products in a fast paced industry, we are the reference in large area optical coatings.
Products made with our equipment are part of your life on daily bases. You’ll find our coatings in the windows at your home, our coatings on and in your smartphone and perhaps even in the solar panels on your roof, etc.

What do we offer?

• A dynamic and international work environment where innovation and collaboration are key.
• A competitive salary with an attractive package of additional benefits.
• An extensive training program and personal guidance through a mentorship program.
• Enjoy fun extras such as after-work drinks and sports, summer barbecue, Christmas drinks, and so much more.
• Thanks to our location near the highway, our company is easily accessible.
• On top of the 20 standard vacation days, you receive an additional 12 compensation days per year.