IT Automation Engineer Manufacturing Processes
Location: Ghent Belgium (Hybrid Working)
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing
Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits
About the Company:
Join a worldleading automotive company based in Ghent Belgium known for its stateoftheart manufacturing facilities. With a strong focus on innovation and technology the company is committed to enhancing its manufacturing processes by transitioning from manual systems to fully automated datadriven solutions powered by AI.
Role Overview:
As an IT Automation Engineer you will play a critical role in shaping the companys journey towards smart manufacturing. You will develop strategies and project roadmaps to automate and optimise manufacturing processes leveraging data and AI technologies. Collaborating closely with key business stakeholders you will design and implement innovative solutions to revolutionise production systems and ensure seamless integration of new technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop strategies and comprehensive project roadmaps for transitioning to automated datadriven manufacturing processes.
- Work collaboratively with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
- Design and implement IT solutions using modern data languages platforms and tools such as Python R Scala Power BI Snowflake and Azure.
- Analyse existing manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and propose automation strategies.
- Ensure scalability reliability and security of the implemented automation systems.
- Act as a subjectmatter expert in manufacturing automation staying abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to crossfunctional teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
Qualifications and Skills:
- A degree in Computer Science Engineering Data Science or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven experience in manufacturing environments ideally within the automotive industry.
- Strong knowledge of data and AI technologies including Python R Scala Power BI Snowflake and Azure.
- Experience in developing and implementing automation strategies for manufacturing processes.
- Ability to work collaboratively with business stakeholders and crossfunctional teams.
- Exceptional problemsolving skills and a proactive approach to innovation.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Benefits
Why Join Us
- Work in one of Europes most advanced automotive manufacturing facilities.
- Be part of a forwardthinking team that values innovation and technology.
- Enjoy a hybrid working model with flexibility to balance work and personal commitments.
- Receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
If youre passionate about driving technological transformation and automation in manufacturing and you have the skills and vision to lead such projects wed love to hear from you!