Automation Engineer

Morson Edge (Technology); Breda; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Hybrid working model

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Morson Edge (Technology) in Breda, Netherlands, is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join its IT team. The role focuses on developing tools and automations to boost global business productivity within IT and beyond.

You'll script in PowerShell or Python and manage environments such as VMware, AWS, Azure, Windows Server and Linux. A hybrid work model and a competitive salary package with a performance bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in scripting and automation with PowerShell or Python.
• Hands-on experience managing IT infrastructure: VMware, AWS, Azure, Windows Server, Linux.
• Familiarity with ITSM tools and service delivery processes.
• Ability to work in a hybrid, international environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for IT infrastructure and operations.
• Manage and support virtualized environments and cloud platforms including VMware, AWS, and Azure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and improve efficiency.
• Maintain and enhance automation scripts and tools (PowerShell or Python).
• Integrate automation workflows with ITSM tools to improve service delivery.
• Support infrastructure monitoring, incident resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with standards and best practices in automation and infrastructure management.

Skills

PowerShell

Python

Automation

Cloud platforms

Scripting

ITSM tools

Tools

VMware vSphere

Windows Server

Linux

AWS

Azure

Job description

Location: Breda, Netherlands (Hybrid working)

Summary

We are working with a market-leading global packaging manufacturing company seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join their expanding IT team. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing new tools and automations to enhance global business productivity within the IT organisation and beyond. This role requires a strong background in scripting and automation, with expertise in either PowerShell or Python, alongside hands‑on experience managing IT infrastructure environments such as VMware, AWS, Azure, Windows Server, and Linux. Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) tools is also essential. The position offers a hybrid working model based in Breda, NL, and provides a competitive salary package including a performance bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions to streamline IT infrastructure and operational processes.
• Manage and support virtualised environments and cloud platforms including VMware, AWS, and Azure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities that improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Maintain and enhance existing automation scripts and tools using PowerShell or Python.
• Work with ITSM tools to integrate automation workflows and improve service delivery.
• Support infrastructure monitoring, incident resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with organisational standards and best practices in automation and infrastructure management.

Skills

• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell and/or Python
• Experience managing IT infrastructure: VMware, AWS, Azure, Windows Server, Linux
• Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) tools
• Automation and orchestration of IT processes
• Cloud platform management and optimisation
• Virtualisation technologies and administration
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) familiarity (desirable)
• Troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to work in a hybrid, international environment

Software/Tools

• PowerShell
• Python
• VMware vSphere
• Windows Server and Linux operating systems