Automation Engineer - Cobots

Your role

As an Automation Engineer, your responsibilities include:

• Investigating which existing or new applications can be automated using collaborative robots (cobots);
• Playing a key role from concept to implementation and supporting technical choices with a solid business case;
• Analysing manual or repetitive processes and evaluating whether they can be performed by a cobot;
• Preparing a complete technical and economic dossier per application, including:
  • Feasibility
  • Cost analysis
  • Return on investment (ROI);
• Programming and implementing cobots;
• Helping to optimise and improve existing robot programs;
• Proactively identifying further automation opportunities within the organisation;
• Collaborating closely with operators, line supervisors, and other stakeholders.

Your profile

• You hold a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in a technical field (e.g. Automation, Electromechanics, Mechatronics, etc.), or you are equivalent through experience. Motivated graduates are certainly encouraged to apply;
• Experience with PLC programming is a strong asset;
• You are able to work with CAD software (ideally Creo);
• In addition to Dutch, you have a basic knowledge of French and English to communicate with operators;
• You have an analytical mindset, work in a structured way, and are able to substantiate technical decisions.

Our offer

• You will join a high-tech environment with a flat organisational structure and a family-oriented atmosphere;
• You will be part of a dynamic, international team of experts in their field;
• You will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, where personal input and new ideas are highly valued;
• You will have opportunities to grow through a well-supported onboarding program, complemented by internal and external training;
• In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a flexible benefits plan allowing you to tailor your extralegal benefits package (including a company car with fuel card);
• Finally, you benefit from flexible working hours, the possibility of working from home, and a family-friendly leave policy with 38 days of leave.