Automation & Controls Engineer - Single-Use Systems, EU Travel

Avantor; Hillegom; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to design, develop, test and implement automation solutions for innovative Single-Use Systems in Hillegom, Netherlands. The role involves developing PLC/HMI software, designing control architectures, validating systems, and creating detailed documentation.

Frequent quarterly travel across Europe supports commissioning, testing and customer activities. The position collaborates with Design Engineers, Quality, Suppliers and Contractors to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years in automation, controls engineering, or industrial software development.
• Experience in designing and implementing automation solutions for manufacturing or process environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation solutions for Single-Use Systems.
• Create PLC and HMI software for new product development and customer projects.
• Specify complete automation systems including hardware and software architecture.
• Design industrial control panels, starter panels, and HMI solutions.
• Develop electrical and instrumentation control system concepts and detailed designs.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation (FDS, SDS, manuals, FAT/SAT protocols, schematics).
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and engineering standards.
• Perform FAT and SAT.
• Troubleshoot automation systems and support validation activities.
• Conduct software testing, bug tracking, and issue resolution.
• Support commissioning and start-up activities at customer sites.
• Prepare automation RFQs based on URS.
• Select and specify automation components and hardware.
• Collaborate with suppliers/subcontractors on automation technologies.
• Support project costing, estimation, and quotation activities.
• Provide technical support throughout project lifecycles.
• Travel to customer sites for troubleshooting and commissioning.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Programming

Electrical drawings

Control system architectures

FAT & SAT

Software testing

Bug tracking

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Relevant technical education + experience

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

SCADA systems

CODESYS

PROFINET

EtherCAT

Job description

Avantor is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to design, develop, test and implement automation solutions for innovative Single-Use Systems in Hillegom, Netherlands. The role involves developing PLC/HMI software, designing control architectures, validating systems, and creating detailed documentation.

Frequent quarterly travel across Europe supports commissioning, testing and customer activities. The position collaborates with Design Engineers, Quality, Suppliers and Contractors to