Project Manager Automatisering

Agfa

Mortsel

On-site

EUR 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with extra-legal "d

Autonomy in projects

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Agfa is seeking a Project Manager Automation to own end-to-end automation initiatives on the production floor. You’ll translate technical challenges into scalable hardware and software solutions, leading from concept to commissioning and ensuring adoption across teams.

You’ll collaborate with engineering, production and maintenance, drive continuous improvement, and stay hands-on while managing projects. Fluency in Dutch and English is required to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

3–5 years in automation or technical project roles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with diagnosing malfunctions.
Interest in hardware–software integration.
Proficient with MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Fluent in Dutch and English.
Ownership mindset to drive projects forward.
Good communicator and team player.
On-site work capability.

Responsibilities

Lead automation projects from concept to implementation.
Design and develop innovative hardware and software solutions.
Optimize existing machines and processes for performance and reliability.
Coordinate with engineering, production, and maintenance.
Ensure smooth implementation and adoption on the shop floor.
Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Automation experience

Technical problem-solving

Hardware-software integration

Project coordination

Communication skills

Team player

Dutch and English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DeltaV

Networks (Profibus/Profinet)

SharePoint/Teams

Job description

Ready for the next step in your engineering career? At Agfa, you’ll take ownership of automation projects that have a direct impact on a high-tech production environment.

Your role

As a Project Manager Automation, you lead the design and implementation of automation solutions—from concept to commissioning.

You translate technical challenges into smart, scalable systems, combining hardware and software into robust solutions used daily on the production floor.

You manage projects end-to-end, while staying close to the technology. This is not a purely coordinating role—you remain hands-on and technically involved.

What you’ll be doing

Lead automation projects from concept to implementation
Design and develop innovative hardware and software solutions
Optimize existing machines and processes to improve performance and reliability
Coordinate with internal stakeholders (engineering, production, maintenance)
Ensure smooth implementation and support adoption on the shop floor
Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives

Systems we use

Experience with any of the below is considered as a strong benefit for this role:

DeltaV architecture, configuration, testing, and validation.
Instrumentation, PID control systems, control topologies (measurement signals, sensors, motors, valves, etc.)
Ethernet networks, Profibus, Profinet

Your profile

Preferably 3-5 years of experience in automation, engineering, or a technical project environment
Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills. Diagnosing malfunctions; analyzing, developing, coordinating, and commissioning solutions.
Strong interest in integrating hardware and software
Experienced in working with Microsoft Office 365-suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
Working knowledge of OneNote, SharePoint, Teams, etc.
Able to take ownership and drive projects forward
Good communicator and team player
Fluent in Dutch and English

Why this role stands out