Process Automation Engineer - Netherlands

UNAVAILABLE; Terneuzen; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading industry 4.0 compounding plant in Terneuzen, Netherlands, where you will develop process control automation strategies and optimize plant operations. You will collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams to improve IT infrastructure and performance.

This role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering and a passion for innovation and teamwork. We welcome applications from both experienced professionals and recent graduates.

Qualifications

• (Basic) Dutch is preferred.
• 3+ years Manufacturing or Engineering experience preferred.
• Chemical Engineering, E&I, or Mechanical is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, simulate, and implement process control automation strategies.
• Maintain and improve the plant automation IT infrastructure.
• Act as plant focal point for IT/OT troubleshooting.

Skills

Teamwork

Innovation & Initiative

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Education

Bachelor or Master of Applied Science Degree in Engineering

Job description

Role Overview

You will be working for an industry 4.0 compounding plant in close partnership with Plant Operations, Engineering suppliers of the hardware and software solutions, maintenance and Technology Centers. You will be involved in plant optimization and will guard process control strategy, code, and operator interfaces for capital and small improvement projects as developing new reporting tools in collaboration with other functions. System administrator and IT infrastructure management will be part of your duties.

Responsibilities

Essential Activities

• Develop, simulate and implement the appropriate process control automation strategies and solutions for the process equipment involved.
• Develop functional specifications and Operator Interface graphics when applicable and train operations accordingly.
• Maintain and improve the plant automation IT infrastructure in close collaboration with global IT.
• Develop Process Control Strategy Documentation.
• Be an active member of the operations/engineering team.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Being able to understand improvement opportunities in the plant and translate to PA solutions
• Act as plant focal point for IT/OT troubleshooting, projects and rollouts.
• Improve Process Control performance.
• Give training and startup support on the assigned areas.
• Actively engaged with operations support and or improvement.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills

• Bachelor or Master of Applied Science Degree in Engineering is required. Chemical Engineering, E&I or Mechanical is preferred.
• (Basic) Dutch is preferred
• 3+ years Manufacturing or Engineering experience preferred but we also encourage recently graduated engineers to apply.

Behavioral – competencies

• Teamwork
• Innovation & Initiative
• Interpersonal Effectiveness

Equity and Inclusion

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences, and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.