DCS Engineer

Zeeland; Middelburg; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th month

Performance bonus

Premium‑free pension

Job summary

Synthomer is hiring a DCS Engineer in the Netherlands. You will be the central point coordinating between Production, Process Engineering, and Instrumentation to support the site capital investment program and daily DCS operations.

Role requires 5+ years in DCS engineering in the chemical/process industry, thorough ABB 800xA knowledge, and strong Dutch/English communication. You will work with the automation team to ensure safe, compliant operations and effective project delivery.

Qualifications

• Targeted Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, chemical or CS or related field; Master’s preferred.
• ABB 800xA automation software expertise is essential.
• Excellent Dutch and English communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ABB 800xA software design for new projects and process changes.
• Ensure DCS modifications are correctly configured, installed and operate stably.
• Support system maintenance, upgrades and contractor supervision.
• Manage projects and MOC for DCS implementation and maintenance, including budgeting and scheduling.
• Train manufacturing and maintenance staff as needed.

Skills

Dutch language proficiency

English language proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

ABB 800xA

Job description

DCS Engineer

The Role

As DCS engineer you are part of the engineering team which has the prime responsibility to support the execution of the site capital investment program. In addition you provide the DCS support for the manufacturing organization in the daily operation of the plant.

The projects range from large investment projects and innovations to smaller modifications in the process installations. You ensure that projects and DCS changes are executed safe and without business interruption.

The engineer must be able to effectively communicate with customers and team members to recommend potential safety, operability, quality and efficiency improvements, share technical knowledge and report technical problems.

As a DCS Engineer, you are the central point of coordination between Production, Process Engineering, and Instrumentation.

All modifications need to be examined on safety aspects.

Responsibilities

• You provide ABB 800xA software application / control systems design for new projects and process changes.
• You ensure modifications to the DCS systems are correctly configured and installed and ensure stable operation of the DCS systems.
• You support system maintenance, upgrades and modifications, including supervising contractors who work on the DCS controls systems.
• You manage projects and MOC’s for implementation and maintenance of distributed control systems, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• You train manufacturing and maintenance colleagues as needed.
• You contact point to the automation company and corporate DCS experts.
• You provide support for the manufacturing team for DCS related operational issues.
• You ensure safety and compliance of the DCS systems in line with industry regulations and standards.
• You keep DCS documentation up-to-date.
• You have basic understanding of commissioning activities to troubleshoot for the DCS systems if needed.
• Basic understanding of chemical manufacturing processes
• You have basic knowledge of (chemical) plants and instrumentation

About you

• You have completed at least a targeted Bachelor's degree focused on Engineering, Electronics, mechatronics or chemical, Computer Science, or related technical field (a Master’s degree is an advantage) have a thorough understanding of ABB 800xA automation software. Supplementary training in mathematics, programming or APC is a pre.
• More than 5 years of related DCS engineering work experience in the chemical/process industry. Experience with DCS migrations and/or DCS server replacement project is a plus.
• Proficiency in using latest computer hardware and software.
• Languages: Excellent and skilled communicator in Dutch and English.
• Experience with design, setup, field verification, installation, troubleshooting in a, preferably, industrial environment.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well under work pressure
• Eager to learn and continuously develop through training and education.

Why join Synthomer

With approximately 250 colleagues in the Netherlands and close to 4,000 globally, Synthomer is a truly international organisation with a strong local presence. We offer a professional environment where ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement are valued.

You can expect:

• A strategic supply chain leadership role with real operational impact.
• Strong exposure to global supply chain stakeholders.
• Excellent development and training opportunities.
• A competitive employment package, including:
  • 13th month
  • Performance bonus
  • Premium‑free pension
• A culture that values safety, diversity and personal growth.