Application Engineer

Yokogawa Electric Corporation; Amersfoort; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days off

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

Home office compensation

Laptop and phone

Job summary

Yokogawa Electric Corporation is seeking an Application Engineer to join the Solution Engineering Team in Amersfoort. You will install and maintain CI Server systems and data historian-based applications, working closely with engineering centers in Romania and India to deliver reliable, 24/7 supported solutions.

The role requires a degree in automation or related fields, hands-on PLC/server experience, and the ability to travel frequently within the Netherlands, with occasional international

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or related field.
• Motivated to develop into a customer-facing Application Engineer.
• Willingness to travel within the Netherlands and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain CI Server systems.
• Maintain and support data historian and custom applications (VB, C#, JAVA).
• Provide live environment modifications and 24/7 standby support when on rotation.

Skills

VB

C#

Java

Communicative

Willing to travel

Dutch or English

Education

MBO/HBO degree in process automation/control or mechatronics

Tools

CI Server

SCADA

Data historian

Job description

## Application EngineerApply: Amersfoort: Full time: Posted Today: R-12128**Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.** We are open to candidates with limited professional experience who have a degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or a related field and are motivated to develop into a customer-facing Application Engineer. Full product and industry training will be provided. **Application Engineer** *Amersfoort | Hybrid***Imagine this:**A production plant is running 24/7. Its control systems are connected, its processes automated — and every minute of uptime counts. You’re not just the architect of the system; you’re the reason it keeps running. Your design prevents downtime. Your decisions, quietly made, make all the difference.As an **Application Engineer** at **Yokogawa**, you’ll build and maintain the systems that is the digital foundation of some of the world’s most essential industries — ensuring that safety, stability, and sustainability go hand in hand.You’ll be part of the **Solution Engineering Team** within the **Operations NL Team** — a diverse group of specialists with complementary skillsets and a shared mindset.You will be the responsible person for installing and maintaining our **SCADA** system **CI-SERVER.****data historian** and the products that rely on this data historian. You will also be the responsible person for our **custom made applications**.As Application Engineer you will not only support above mentioned solutions you will also be trained to maintain our **data historian and custom made applications**.Once you gather enough knowledge you will join our **24/7 standby** team to support our clients 24/7. In practical this means that you are on duty for 1 week every 4 to 5 weeks. During this period, you can be called to support.**What You’ll Be Doing**As an **Application Engineer**, you’ll:* Install and maintain our CI Server systems.* Maintain and support our data historian and custom made applications, based on **VB, C# or the like**.* Implement modifications to customers systems in a **live environment**.* Maintain the customer systems to be **reliable and ready 24/7**. This also includes handling assigned emergency calls.* **Coordinate** and verify work prepared by our **engineering centres** in Romania and India* Support your customer with **technical questions** or upgrades.* Creating and maintaining **as-built documentation** that ensures clarity and continuity.**What You’ll Need to Succeed**You’re someone who thrives at the intersection of **technology and responsibility**. You understand the demands of industrial environments and bring a reliable-by-design mindset to everything you do.**You bring:*** An **MBO / HBO** degree in process automation/control, mechatronics or equivalent* A **communicative personality** enjoys working in a team of technical experts* A willingness to **travel** within the **Netherlands frequently** and from to time to time **abroad*** (Basic) **programming skills**, like JAVA, VB or C#* **self-motivated** in solving problems and searching for new knowledge* A structured, hands-on approach to problem solving.* Strong communication skills in either **Dutch or English**.* A willingness to deliver **24/7 support** on rotating baes.* A solution-focused, flexible attitude and **customer-centric** mindset.**What You’ll Get in Return**We believe in trust, development, and work that matters — and we make sure our people feel that too.At Yokogawa, you’ll enjoy:* **31 days off** (25 vacation + 6 ADV)* A **future-proof pension scheme*** **8% holiday pay**, paid in May* **Company lease car** provided once you are qualified for the on-call rotation* A **guaranteed 5% annual bonus*** **Travel allowance** and **home office compensation*** A **laptop and phone** you can use privately too* An international **learning & development program*** Hybrid working options depending on project phase* **Collective accident insurance** and peace of mind**Why Yokogawa?**Yokogawa has been pioneering industrial automation for over a century. Today, our focus is clear: enable industries to become safer, smarter, and more sustainable.We’re committed to achieving **net-zero emissions**, supporting the **circular economy**, and improving well-being — with a long-term vision for 2050 and beyond. At Yokogawa, you won’t just build systems. **You’ll build security into the future.****Ready to architect security where it truly counts?** Apply now and help us protect the processes that keep the world running**Not just a job, but a career**Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.**About the Team** Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to \"co-innovate tomorrow\". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.**Diverse, Equitable & Inclusive culture**Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Yokogawa about our Employee Referral process!