Commissioning Engineer

HOUDIJK HOLLAND B.V; Vlaardingen; On-site; EUR 44,416 - 59,148; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary between €3,980 and €5,300 per month

Generous project and overseas allowances

27 vacation days plus 13 additional leave days

Solid pension scheme

Internal and external training opportunities

Job summary

HOUDIJK HOLLAND B.V in Vlaardingen is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to work with innovative robotics systems. You will ensure customers worldwide can start using advanced machines, participating in testing, assembly, and commissioning processes.

The ideal candidate has a technical diploma, experience in mechanical and electrical construction, and good communication skills in Dutch and English. This role demands regular travel abroad and offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• MBO level 4 or HBO diploma in a technical field.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical machine construction.
• Experience with dynamic drive systems and modern PLC control technologies.
• Good communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Willingness to travel abroad regularly.

Responsibilities

• Test machines through software, electronic, and mechanical adjustments.
• Participate in factory acceptance tests (FAT).
• Assist in assembling large installations and commission them.
• Carry out final fine-tuning of machines.
• Support project completion by traveling with technicians.
• Diagnose under-performance issues and determine solutions.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical machine construction

Dynamic drive systems

PLC control technologies

Communication in Dutch

Communication in English

Education

MBO level 4 or HBO diploma in a technical field

Tools

Rockwell systems

Beckhoff systems

Job description

About the Role

Work among innovative robotics systems in the collegial atmosphere of our assembly and test hall in Vlaardingen and explore the world at the same time. As a Commissioning Engineer at Royal Houdijk, you will play a key role in projects, ensuring that customers worldwide can start using our advanced machines.

Responsibilities

• Test machines through software, electronic, and mechanical adjustments to ensure they operate according to contract specifications.
• Participate in factory acceptance tests (FAT) and verify that machines meet expectations.
• Assist in assembling installations that can be as large as half a football field and commission them at customer sites.
• Carry out final fine‑tuning and present completed machines to customers.
• Travel with technicians to support project completion; typical visits last two to three weeks and may involve spending roughly half the year overseas.
• Be ultimately responsible for around three to four projects per year, ensuring at least 99.8% efficiency.
• Diagnose under‑performance issues and determine appropriate solutions, contributing to design improvements when necessary.

Qualifications

• MBO level4 or HBO diploma in a technical field.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical machine construction.
• Experience with dynamic drive systems and modern PLC control technologies.
• Knowledge of Rockwell and Beckhoff systems is a plus.
• Good communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Willingness to travel abroad regularly, often on short notice for 2–4 week periods.
• Enthusiasm for representing Royal Houdijk to customers and colleagues.
• Ability to independently manage work abroad and adapt to local norms and practices.

Benefits

• Base salary between €3,980 and €5,300 per month (based on a 40‑hour week).
• Generous project and overseas allowances; salary can sometimes increase significantly when traveling abroad.
• Well‑arranged accommodation when abroad.
• 27 vacation days plus 13 additional leave days.
• Travel expense reimbursement.
• Solid pension scheme as part of the Metalektro collective labour agreement.
• Internal and external training and presentation opportunities for continuous professional growth.
• Regular team activities such as pub quizzes, sports events, and the ‘Houdijk Games’.

Additional Information

During the initial period, you will work in the Assembly department to gain hands‑on knowledge of our technologies. Upon successful integration, you will receive a certificate of good conduct (VOG) if required.