Senior Automation & Capex Project Lead (Hybrid)

Avery Dennison; Turnhout; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid pension

Hospitalization insurance

Meal vouchers (€10)

End-of-year premium

Cafeteria plan benefits

Job summary

Avery Dennison Turnhout site is seeking a Capex and Automation Project Engineer to lead capital projects in a manufacturing environment, with budget responsibility and technical support to maintenance teams.

You will manage feasibility studies, supplier negotiations, and delivery of installation, qualification, and handover to OPS and maintenance, while ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Industrial Automation Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of Siemens, Rockwell, PLC and SCADA systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Good knowledge of different electrical, automation and mechanical technologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute capex and automation projects with budget responsibility.
• Lead project teams with internal and external resources.
• Coordinate supplier contacts, price negotiations, and budgeting follow-up.
• Ensure installation, qualification, and transfer to operations and maintenance.
• Adapt to evolving responsibilities within a dynamic environment.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Industrial Automation Engineering or related education

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Rockwell PLC

SCADA systems

Job description

Avery Dennison Turnhout site is seeking a Capex and Automation Project Engineer to lead capital projects in a manufacturing environment, with budget responsibility and technical support to maintenance teams.

You will manage feasibility studies, supplier negotiations, and delivery of installation, qualification, and handover to OPS and maintenance, while ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement.