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As an Automation Engineer in the Engineering Department you will be responsible for the development and integration of automation systems that drive our advanced composite manufacturing processes. Youll work with all the engineering teams to develop implement and optimize PLC-based control systems and robotic workflows. Your focus will be on programming and hardware integration using Siemens and Beckhoff platforms as well as ABB robotics enabling high-precision and scalable manufacturing solutions.

Your Mission

Automation & Control Development:

• Design and implement closed-loop automation solutions for composite manufacturing equipment (e.g. thermoplastic composite welding RTM) leveraging sensor feedback for real-time control.

• Program and configure Siemens PLC systems using TIA Portal and/or TwinCAT 3.

• Interface PLC systems with ABB robotics hardware using ProfiNET and EtherCAT protocols.

Hardware integration:

• Strengthen the collaboration with our integrator partner.

• Integrate and operate ABB robotic systems using RobotStudio Suite.

• Prepare and integrate a variety of hardware components including sensors actuators computer vision systems and control panels.

• Perform testing validation and troubleshooting of automation systems.

Industrialisation/digitalisation:

• Acquire process and analyze data from automation and sensor systems to support performance optimization and traceability.

• Develop and maintain production documentation and system architecture.

• Ensure automation systems comply with relevant safety standards and aerospace regulations.

• Support the companys industrial ramp-up by driving digitalization initiatives across manufacturing systems.

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To succeed in this role you bring a passion for automation and a hands-on mindset. You thrive in high-tech environments and enjoy solving complex challenges. You are a team player with a proactive attitude and a strong sense of addition you have:

• BSc / MSc / BEng in Electrical Engineering Mechatronics Automation or a related field

• Ideally 5 years of experience in industrial automation (strong candidates with 3 years and relevant expertise will also be considered)

• Proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal and Beckhoff TwinCAT 3

• Experience with hardware preparation and sensor integration

• Knowledge of ABB RobotStudio and MS Access is a plus

• CAD modelling skills (preferably in SolidWorks) for hardware layout or system integration are a plus

• Excellent command of English

• Residency in the Netherlands with a valid work permit
  

Ready for take-off

Have you become enthusiastic by this position Please upload your resume and answer our questions.

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Third-party applications are not appreciated.

Please note: We currently do not offer visa sponsorship or relocation for this role