Group Project Engineer Automation

Lotus Bakeries; Kaprijke; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Snacks

On-the-job learning

Job summary

Lotus Bakeries’ Global Biscoff Engineering Department is seeking a Project Engineer Automation. You will drive automation projects across Biscoff Plants, from scope and budgets to detailed engineering, commissioning and aftercare, coordinating with local technical and operations teams.

Based in Lembeke with willingness to travel to abroad plants, you will build expertise, develop procedures, and stay updated on new technologies in packaging and bakery automation, reporting to the Automation &

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in automation with relevant production experience.
• Passion for Industry 4.0 and new technologies.
• Knowledge of Rockwell and/or Siemens; Beckhoff is a plus.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent teamwork and flexibility with international cultures.
• Based in Lembeke and willing to travel to Biscoff plants abroad.

Responsibilities

• Study, execute and/or lead automation engineering projects for Biscoff plants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with local technical and operational teams; manage scope, budget, tenders, engineering, commissioning and aftercare.
• Lead CAPEX and revamping projects across plants in Belgium, US, and Thailand.
• Develop and maintain working procedures for automation systems using formal project management processes.
• Keep up to date with Industry 4.0 developments and share knowledge within the team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team orientation

Willing to travel

International collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in automation

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Beckhoff

Job description

As Project Engineer Automation, you are part of our Global Biscoff Engineering Department. This team focuses on implementing the automation strategy of CAPEX projects in the Global Biscoff Plants.

• You study, execute and/or lead various automation engineering projects for the Biscoff Plants in coordination with the local technical and/or operational teams. This includes the complete project lifecycle, starting from scope and objective definition, concept and budget preparation, tendering until detailed engineering, commissioning and aftercare.
• You work on CAPEX project as well as revamping projects for our 3 Biscoff Plants in Lembeke, Mebane (US) and Chonburi (Thailand).
• You develop and retain a strong expertise within the team in order to act as a reliable sparring partner for external topic experts and to supply support to the plant.
• Through your expertise, you also develop and maintain working procedures to reliably manage the automation systems, while using formal project management processess in all phases of the project.
• In this role, we also count on you to keep up to date with new developments in technology related to the bakery sector and packaging machines, documenting and sharing your knowledge about new technologies and evolutions within the team and technical departments of the plants.
• You report to the Automation & Process Engineering Manager.

Profile

• Master’s degree in automation combined with relevant experience in a production environment.
• Passion for new technologies and Industry 4.0.
• Knowledge of Rockwell and/or Siemens is strongly recommended, Beckhoff is a plus!
• Strong analytical and creative skills in order to be able to solve complex technical issues and translate those into structured solutions.
• Excellent team-orientation and a flexible attitude towards international cultures.
• You're based in Lembeke but you’re willing to travel to our Biscoff plants abroad.

Offer

Grasp the opportunity to join an ambitious and driven team with a mix of talents! Being part of a fast growing, international company, you will get tons of on-the-job-learning and acquire new insights. In addition, you will be part of a culture where passion, team spirit and open dialogue are our main drivers. And of course, on top of that, you can enjoy delicious branded snacks every day!