Senior PLC engineer
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We are supporting a high-tech engineering and manufacturing company that designs and develops industrial machines, complete production lines, and modular equipment — from concept to start of production. Their projects span across various industries including High-Tech, Mobility, Energy, Infrastructure, FoodTech, and Defence.
Due to continued growth and an increasing number of challenging projects, they are expanding their engineering team and looking for a driven and versatile Automation Engineer.
Your Role
You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, collaborating with project managers to deliver customer-focused automation solutions for both small and large-scale projects.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop and program PLC systems (Siemens TIA Portal) and work with servo systems, vision systems, and robotics.
- Collaborate on the full automation design cycle — from concept and programming to commissioning.
- Provide input and technical solutions to optimize system performance.
- Work closely with mechanical and electrical engineers to integrate automation systems.
- Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and final delivery of custom-built machines.
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Control Systems.
- Several years of experience as an Automation Engineer in a technical or international environment.
- Strong experience with Siemens TIA Portal; knowledge of servo, vision, or robotic systems is an advantage.
- Familiarity or interest in C / C++ / Python / LabVIEW is a plus.
- Sharp technical and commercial insight with knowledge of machine building.
- Strong communication skills, team-oriented, flexible, and stress-resistant.
- Accurate, proactive, and capable of working independently.
What’s Offered
- A dynamic, informal, and open work environment.
- Varied and technically challenging work across multiple industries.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Long-term growth possibilities within a leading high-tech organization.
As a specialist recruitment agency for Engineering, Technology, Life Sciences, and Professional Services, we connect exceptional candidates with opportunities where they can make lasting impact.
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