Senior Automation Engineer | High-Tech Innovation & Impact | Deinze

Select Group; Deinze; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International work environment

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training

Team events

32 vacation days

Job summary

Select Group in Belgium is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead the development, implementation, and optimization of PLC/SCADA solutions for high-tech industrial equipment. You will work with cross-functional teams across global projects to improve reliability and efficiency.

You will travel up to 30%, drive innovative automation architectures, and deliver functional testing, specifications, and upgrades. Siemens TIA Portal/Step7 experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Extensive PLC programming experience in high-tech industrial equipment.
• Experience with SCADA systems and automation architectures.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams on global projects.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% to support customers and installations.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation in machine automation and develop PLC/SCADA solutions.
• Create and maintain machine specifications for automation projects.
• Perform functional testing and validation prior to shipment and support upgrades.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define automation architectures and network configurations.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on programming in Siemens environments.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Automation architecture design

Cross-functional teamwork

Travel readiness

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Siemens Step7

Job description

Our client is an international technology company that provides high-quality machinery, components, and service solutions to industrial customers.

Renowned for its innovative approach, technical expertise, and customer-focused service.

As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and improving automation solutions. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure the reliability of automated systems.

• Dynamic and international work environment
• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package
• Comprehensive training
• Team events and social activities
• 32 vacation days (20+ 12 ADV days)

• Travel internationally (up to 30%) to support customers and projects worldwide.
• Drive innovation in advanced machine automation by developing and optimizing PLC and SCADA solutions for high-tech industrial equipment.
• Create and maintain functional machine specifications and ensure successful automation project delivery.
• Perform functional testing and validation prior to shipment and support machine upgrades and service interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define automation architectures, including PLC and network configurations.
• Leverage your extensive experience in PLC programming, preferably with Siemens (TIA Portal/Step7) and other automation platforms.