Senior Automation & Machine Vision Engineer (PLC/Robotics)

HireHive; Bonheiden; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyx in Belgium is seeking an Automation and Machine Vision Engineer to join our team. You will design, develop, and deploy advanced machine vision solutions within industrial automation projects, collaborating with customers, vendors, and engineering teams to deliver production-ready systems.

The role requires hands-on programming, electrical/mechanical design, and risk evaluation, with travel expected domestically and internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Computer Engineering.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Availability to work evenings or weekends as project needs or service duty.

Responsibilities

• Define the scope of machine vision projects with customers and sales leadership.
• Conceptualize, design, and confirm technical specifications and BOMs for automation & machine vision systems.
• Design and develop electrical and mechanical solutions for automation projects.
• Program, test, and troubleshoot PLCs (Siemens preferred).
• Work with industrial robots and cobots (Fanuc, Franka) – programming and troubleshooting
• Provide oversight for equipment assessment, ordering, and verification to meet customer needs.
• Ensure designs align with Catalyx and industry standards and meet requirements.
• Oversee development, testing, and installation phases to ensure production readiness.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for automation design and risk evaluation.
• Be part of SLA support on a rotating weekly schedule to assist customers.
• Meet with vendors to confirm component selection and stay informed on new technologies.
• Analyse procedures, suggest improvements, and support design/tech documentation.
• Occasionally develop and troubleshoot machine vision systems (Cognex).

Job description

Catalyx in Belgium is seeking an Automation and Machine Vision Engineer to join our team. You will design, develop, and deploy advanced machine vision solutions within industrial automation projects, collaborating with customers, vendors, and engineering teams to deliver production-ready systems.

The role requires hands-on programming, electrical/mechanical design, and risk evaluation, with travel expected domestically and internationally as needed.