Automation Engineer

Innovate; Noord-Holland; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovate is seeking a Project Software Engineer / Automation Engineer / Controls Engineer to lead the redesign and implementation of the plant-wide industrial automation architecture. This role blends hands-on controls engineering with project leadership to define the new automation structure and ensure ISO-compliant practices across the site.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, IT, R&D and Logistics, owning software and hardware control technology and driving

Qualifications

• HBO-level qualification in Process Automation, Control Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in process/manufacturing automation.
• Specialist in Siemens PLCs (S7 & TIA) and industrial networks.
• Experience with visualization software and writing functional specs.
• Strong coordination and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with WinCC/Aveva SCADA is advantageous.
• Ambitious about personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Take technical lead in renewing and establishing the plant's industrial automation structure and architecture.
• Own both software and hardware control technology for the site.
• Review the current automation setup and design a new architecture aligned with ISO industry standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Engineering, Production, Maintenance, IT, R&D, Logistics) and external partners/suppliers.
• Develop functional descriptions, support visualisation, and contribute to project documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in automation reliability, maintainability, and performance.

Skills

Siemens PLCs

TIA Portal

Industrial networks

Instrumentation & control

SCADA concepts

Project leadership

Documentation writing

Education

HBO in Process Automation

Tools

Siemens S7 & TIA Portal

WinCC

Aveva SCADA

Job description

"PLC" | "Siemens" | "TIA Portal" | "WinCC"

Role overview

Our client, a global market leader in manufacturing, is looking for a Project Software Engineer / Automation Engineer / Controls Engineer to lead the redesign and implementation of their plant-wide industrial automation architecture. This is a high-impact role combining hands-on controls engineering with project leadership, where you'll define the new automation structure, ensure compliance with ISO standards, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders across the site.

Key responsibilities

• Take technical lead in renewing and establishing the plant's industrial automation structure and architecture.
• Own both software and hardware control technology for the site.
• Review the current automation setup and design a new architecture aligned with ISO industry standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Engineering, Production, Maintenance, IT, R&D, Logistics) and external partners/suppliers.
• Develop functional descriptions, support visualisation, and contribute to project documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in automation reliability, maintainability, and performance.

Technical environment

• PLCs: Siemens S7 & TIA Portal (core stack)
• SCADA / HMI: WinCC and/or Aveva SCADA (desirable)
• Networks, instrumentation & control, process visualisation
• Production/process industry background strongly preferred

Profile

• HBO-level (or equivalent) qualification in Process Automation, Control Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years' relevant experience, ideally within the process/manufacturing industry.
• Specialist in Siemens PLCs (S7 & TIA), industrial networks, and instrumentation & control.
• Experience with visualisation software and writing functional specifications.
• Understanding of production processes; programming ability is a plus.
• Familiarity with WinCC and/or Aveva SCADA is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and communication skills; comfortable taking the lead and coordinating multi-party projects.
• Ambitious about personal and professional development.

What's on offer

• Opportunity to lead a site-wide automation transformation for a global market leader.
• Work in a professional, inspiring environment with a strong focus on sustainability.
• Attractive employment package including a fixed 13th month and a flexible benefits scheme.
• Clear scope for development, both technically and personally.