Automation engineer

Location: Houten, Utrecht, Netherlands

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

READY TO DRIVE AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS THAT KEEP GLOBAL MATERIAL HANDLING OPERATIONS PERFORMING AT THEIR BEST?

Job Summary:

As an Automation Engineer, you will join the Lifecycle Performance Services (LPS) team in a varied and technically engaging role focused on the development, cost estimation, engineering and implementation of maintenance and modification projects.

You will lead projects from both a technical and organisational perspective, from the sales phase through to realisation at customer sites. This role combines engineering, project execution and customer-facing activities, providing broad exposure across the full project lifecycle.

You will be part of a team of 12 colleagues with expertise in control engineering, commissioning, mechanical engineering, project management and maintenance management. Together, the team supports customers, stakeholders and FORTNA projects with a strong focus on quality, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Sales engineering of modifications and expansions.
• Translate customer specifications into clear technical and functional designs.
• Align designs with customers, engineers and suppliers.
• Manage small and medium-sized projects from both a technical and organisational perspective.
• Carry out PLC engineering for small and/or medium-sized projects, depending on experience.
• Support on-site commissioning and testing of maintenance and modification projects.
• Manage the total project scope in close collaboration with the project team.

Qualifications Needed:

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO) or similar, preferably supported by proven experience in industrial automation, electrical engineering or software engineering.
• Several years of experience in systems engineering, preferably within Material Handling Systems.
• Broad technical knowledge and interest.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation, including drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Proficiency English; Dutch and German are a plus.
• Basic knowledge of SIMATIC WinCC, SIMATIC STEP 7 and/or TIA Portal.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and tasks in parallel.
• Willingness to independently engineer PLC software modifications, depending on experience.
• Strong communication and technical skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different functions and stakeholder groups.
• Result-driven, solution-oriented and pragmatic approach.
• Motivation and persistence to support successful project delivery.
• Proactive, flexible and able to work well under pressure.
• Team-oriented approach with a hands-on mentality.

Additional Details:

• Hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the office, combined with home working and on-site activities at customer locations.
• Regular travel required, approximately 15% of the time, supporting international projects and customer engagements.
• Full-time contract.

How to Apply:

Click the ‘Apply’ button or connect with Florencia Senia at florenciasenia@fortna.com.