Senior Automation Maintenance Engineer – Shift Leader

vfc; Hoogkameren; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

meal and eco‑cheques

pension plan

hospitalization insurance

bike lease opportunity

Job summary

VF Corporation in Sint-Niklaas is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to oversee the upkeep of automated warehouse installations, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and drive PLC improvements that boost efficiency and operator comfort.

You will supervise technicians on your shift, coordinate with production and other trades, and ensure safe, reliable operation of all automated equipment. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electromechanics or automation.
• At least 7 years in a maintenance department of an automated company.
• Good knowledge of electromechanics and frequency controls.
• Knowledge of PCS7, Tia Portal, Siemens S7, S7 Graph.
• Communicative and analytically strong.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair installations in the warehouse (Mini load, conveyors, erectors, winding machines, inline printers).
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting based on plans and diagrams.
• Improve PLC controls for process optimization and operator comfort.
• Participate in start-up of installations, switch boxes, PLC controls, and electromechanical drives.
• Keep inventory and provide ordering recommendations.
• Provide technical assistance to technicians and coordinate shift teams.

Skills

Fluent English

Analytical

Team player

Safety minded

Education

Bachelor's degree in electromechanics or automation

Tools

PCS7

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

S7 Graph

Job description

VF Corporation in Sint-Niklaas is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to oversee the upkeep of automated warehouse installations, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and drive PLC improvements that boost efficiency and operator comfort.

You will supervise technicians on your shift, coordinate with production and other trades, and ensure safe, reliable operation of all automated equipment. Fluency in English is required.