Lead Automation Engineer (PCS7)

Company description

Focus Engineering is currently looking for a Lead Automation Engineer (PCS7) for one of our clients – a leading system-integrator in industrial automation, active in national projects within the Energy, Water, Chemical, and Food & Beverage sectors.

Job description

In this role, you will focus on DCS-systems, specifically Siemens PCS7, and be involved in the full project lifecycle — from the design of technical and functional specifications to programming, configuration, testing, and commissioning of these systems. You will also lead a team of 4–6 engineers and contribute to project management, where you're responsible for scope, planning, and budget.

• Full-cycle responsibility: specifications, programming, configuration, testing, and commissioning of DCS systems (mainly Siemens PCS7).
• Leading small project teams (2-4 engineers) and ensuring smooth collaboration with both clients and internal stakeholders.
• Responsible for project management, from keeping the project scope, timeline and budgeting.

Who are you?

• You have at least 5 years of experience with DCS-systems within the process industry.
• Strong experience with Siemens PCS7 is a plus.
• You’re confident in customer contact and can lead teams both technically and communicatively.
• You’re comfortable in a hybrid environment (home, office, and customer site).
• Excellent command of English; Dutch is a strong plus.

What's in it for you?

• An attractive salary up to EUR 95.000,- gross per year.
• A company car.
• 30+ vacation days and flexible working conditions.