Automation Project Engineer

g2 Recruitment

Zuid-Holland

On-site

EUR 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Automation Engineer for a permanent position in South Holland, Netherlands. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and expertise in PLC programming within the marine or shipbuilding industries. This role involves leading automation projects from initiation to delivery and providing technical engineering support. Competitive salary and full-time employment offered.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in automation engineering.
  • Experience in PLC programming and development.
  • Background in marine, shipbuilding or machine building industries.

Responsibilities

  • Lead automation projects from kick off to delivery.
  • Provide PLC programming and development.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams in marine/shipbuilding.

Skills

PLC programming
Automation engineering
Electrical engineering knowledge
Instrumentation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in software engineering or similar

Tools

Siemens
SCADA

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Specialist - Permanent Vacancies - Mechanical Engineering at g2 Recruitment Solutions

My client is currently looking for a Project Automation Engineer to join their Project Engineering team in South Holland, near Zoetermeer, Netherlands. The client is an equipment manufacturing company specialising in the Marine/Shipbuilding industry, focusing on monitoring and control systems for vessels. They are growing and expect increased work over the next 12 months, so they need extra engineers to support the team.

You will work on project management from kick off to delivery, as well as technical engineering, automation/PLC programming and testing. They are particularly interested in candidates with experience in the marine or shipbuilding industry, covering PLC programming and development, with knowledge of electrical and instrumentation engineering.

START: October, November, December 2025

LOCATION: South Holland, Zoetermeer region, Netherlands

Responsibilities
  • Lead automation projects from kick off to delivery within the Project Engineering team
  • PLC programming and development (Siemens, SCADA, etc.)
  • Electrical and instrumentation engineering support
  • Collaborate with marine/shipbuilding engineering teams
Qualifications
  • Automation Engineer with 5+ years\' experience
  • Bachelor\'s Degree in software engineering or similar
  • PLC programming and development background (Siemens, SCADA, etc.)
  • Background in marine, shipbuilding or machine building industries
  • Electrical or instrumentation knowledge beneficial
Employment details
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Location: South Holland, Zoetermeer region, Netherlands
  • Start: October, November, December 2025
  • Note: Client will consider permanent candidates, not freelance
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