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Automation Engineer

Posted 13 Sep 2026
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Do you want to design innovative battery production systems as an Automation Engineer at VDL Mobility Innovation Centre? Then read on!

  • Born
  • Engineering
  • Bachelor (HBO), Master (WO)
  • Vast
  • VDL Mobility Innovation Centre
  • 32-40 hours

Your role:

VDL Mobility Innovation Centre (VDL MIC) is a battery manufacturer for, among others, a major OEM in the automotive industry. Within VDL Group, there are various applications that use battery systems. The next step for VDL MIC is to engineer applications based on customer specifications and to realize and industrialize these products and production processes ourselves. From A to Z, from prototype to series production. We are looking for people who want to pioneer with us in this business. The engineering team will focus on two areas: product and process (co)development. A team of 7 multidisciplinary engineers will work closely together to achieve this, each with their own expertise in a specific field. Are you ready to take on this challenge?

As an Automation Engineer within this Engineering team, your responsibilities include:

  • Designing battery production systems that meet the specified functional requirements and comply with all applicable regulations.
  • Automation design of production lines for battery systems, including software and PLC.
  • Ensuring that the automation works as designed, demonstrated through functional tests and test runs.
  • Taking actions to achieve more standardization and simplifications in design.
  • Providing support to the engineering and production team.
  • Coordinating and programming the commissioning of automation.
  • Implementing improvements and new functionalities in the current production lines.

Your strength

  • Preferably a Master's degree (or Bachelor's degree supplemented with relevant work experience in battery development) in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Software Engineering.
  • Experience in engineering roles (internship experience is also relevant).
  • Experience with automation engineering (PLC programming, robotics, SCADA) and knowledge.
  • Experience in Siemens TIA-portal.
  • Automation and programming projects from requirement to physical installation. Showing some reference projects is a pre.
  • Demonstrable analytical thinking skills.
  • Proficiency in the English language.
  • Ability to translate analysis into solutions and implementation with corresponding planning.

The strength of VDL

Working at VDL Mobility Innovation Centre means working at an innovative, entrepreneurial company where 'strength through cooperation' is key. We value a collegial, pleasant working atmosphere. Besides challenging work and nice colleagues, we also offer you:

  • Salary according to the CAO Metalektro fitting your experience level
  • A good pension scheme
  • 27 days of paid holiday and 13 ADV days
  • Profit sharing
  • Internal growth opportunities
  • An annual VDL party
  • Employee discounts
  • Participation in sporting activities

Bekijk wat we doen bij VDL Mobility Innovation Centre

VDL Mobility Innovation Centre (MIC) in Born is een nieuw bedrijf binnen VDL Groep waar we innovatieve en duurzame mobiliteitsoplossingen onderbrengen om een nog bredere partner in duurzame mobiliteit te worden. VDL MIC ontplooit samen met partners activiteiten die aansluiten bij de brede mobiliteitsstrategie van VDL Groep: design, elektrificatie, connectiviteit, autonoom rijden en services.

Bij VDL Groep werken we aan enorm veel verschillende industriële producten. Van complexe onderdelen tot complete machines. We ontwikkelen, produceren, installeren en onderhouden. Dit doen we met een ijzersterk team van ongeveer 14.000 collega's, verspreid over meer dan 100 bedrijven in 20 landen.
Samen werken we aan oplossingen voor de werelden Hightech, Mobility, Energy, Infratech en Foodtech. Onze missie: met technologie de toekomst beter, slimmer én duurzamer maken. Werk jij met ons mee?

Manufacturing
Eindhoven
Active in 20 countries
14,000 employees
70% men - 30% women
Average age is 45 years