Manufacturing engineer

Atlas Copco; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Atlas Copco in Wilrijk is seeking a Process & Automation Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize cutting-edge production processes and automation solutions. You will lead automation projects, define new assets, and manage timelines, budgets, and investments while integrating robotics and SCADA systems.

You will collaborate with operators, product development, and support functions to improve safety, quality, productivity and flexibility, using Industry 4.0 tools and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Industrial or Civil Engineering (Electromechanics, Automation) or equivalent experience.
• Experience with PLC systems and HMIs; PLC programming knowledge (Siemens, Beckhoff) is valuable.
• Hands-on familiarity with industrial robotics (KUKA, FANUC) and SCADA or industrial protocols (OPC-UA, Profinet).
• Strong project management skills to independently manage scope, timing, quality and budgets.
• Affinity with machine connectivity and data analysis tools like SQL or Power BI.
• Professional communication skills in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from concept to final care using Atlas Copco methodologies.
• Define and install new production assets, manage timelines, budgets and investment files.
• Coordinate PLC and HMI programming adjustments; integrate robotic applications.
• Drive machine connectivity and SCADA solutions; build dashboards to track performance.
• Support and optimize PLC-controlled production systems; evaluate emerging Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Report to the engineering team leader in a hybrid on-site role at Wilrijk.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC systems

HMI programming

Robotics (KUKA/FANUC)

SCADA

Power BI/SQL

Project management

Dutch & English

Production processes

Education

Master's in Industrial or Civil Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Beckhoff PLC

HMI

SCADA

Job description

Your role

What does a process & automation engineer do at the Atlas Copco Group in Wilrijk? As a process & automation engineer, you will join our Focus Assembly & End Paint team to develop, implement, and optimize cutting-edge production processes, automation solutions, and digital manufacturing applications. Working closely with operators, product development, and supporting departments, you combine manufacturing engineering with advanced robotics to continuously improve safety, quality, productivity, and flexibility. Your daily flow as a process & automation engineer involves leading automation projects from concept to final care using our structural Atlas Copco methodologies (CTP 2.0). You define and install new production assets, manage project timelines, budgets, and investment files, and provide expert advice on manufacturability and industrialization. A core part of your responsibility includes supporting and optimizing PLC-controlled production systems, coordinating PLC and HMI programming adjustments, and seamlessly integrating robotic applications (such as KUKA or FANUC). Additionally, you drive machine connectivity and SCADA solutions, build insightful dashboards to track machine performance, and evaluate emerging technologies like AMRs, AGVs, and humanoid robotics. You will report to the team leader within the engineering department and work via a hybrid model at our facility in Wilrijk.

• Master degree in Industrial or Civil Engineering (Electromechanics, Automation) or equivalent experience
• Good knowledge of production processes and industrial automation, paired with an analytical, critical, and problem-solving mindset
• Experience with PLC systems and HMIs, with knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens, Beckhoff) considered an important asset
• Hands-on familiarity or experience with industrial robotics (such as KUKA, FANUC) and SCADA systems or industrial protocols (OPC-UA, Profinet)
• Strong project management skills to independently manage scope, timing, quality, and budgets
• Affinity with machine connectivity, Industry 4.0 applications, and data analysis tools like SQL or Power BI
• Professional communication skills in both Dutch and English, both written and spoken
• Prior experience within manufacturing, process engineering, assembly lines, or automation setups is a plus

In return, we offer

At Atlas Copco Group you will join an international and diverse environment with specialists from different disciplines. Our culture is rooted in Swedish values, which includes a family feeling, respect and diversity. We invest in our employees' development and well-being, and we provide a flexible work-life balance. With our inclusive and caring environment, you get the support and inspiration you need to grow. Here, your ideas are embraced, and you never stop learning. You will have a comprehensive onboarding program, including guidance by a personal godmother/godfather. You will also have access to global job opportunities, as part of the Atlas Copco Group. We offer an interesting compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave, retirement benefits, and flexible hybrid working options.

Job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Antwerp, Belgium. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

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