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Automation Engineer

Belgium
Lembeke
As Automation Engineer, you are part of our Global Biscoff Engineering Department. This team focuses on implementing the automation strategy of CAPEX projects in the Global Biscoff Plants.  
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Operator in the factory producing original biscoff cookies

Job description

  • You study, execute and/or lead various automation engineering projects for the Biscoff Plants in coordination with the local technical and/or operational teams. This includes the complete project lifecycle, starting from scope and objective definition, concept and budget preparation, tendering until detailed engineering, commissioning and aftercare.
  • You work on CAPEX project as well as revamping projects for our 3 Biscoff Plants in Lembeke, Mebane (US) and Chonburi (Thailand).
  • You develop and retain a strong expertise within the team in order to act as a reliable sparring partner for external topic experts and to supply support to the plant.
  • Through your expertise, you also develop and maintain working procedures to reliably manage the automation systems, while using formal project management processess in all phases of the project.
  • In this role, we also count on you to keep up to date with new developments in technology related to the bakery sector and packaging machines, documenting and sharing your knowledge about new technologies and evolutions within the team and technical departments of the plants.
  • You report to the Automation & Process Engineering Manager.

Profile

To be able to achieve the above and be successful in this role we believe you need to have:

  • Master’s degree in automation combined with min. 5 years of relevant experience in a production environment.  
  • Passion for new technologies and Industry 4.0.
  • Knowledge of Rockwell and/or Siemens is strongly recommended, Beckhoff is a plus!
  • Strong analytical and creative skills in order to be able to solve complex technical issues and translate those into structured solutions.
  • Excellent team-orientation and a flexible attitude towards international cultures.
  • You're based in Lembeke but you’re willing to travel to our Biscoff plants abroad.
Production of Biscoff Cookie

"Despite the immense growth of the company I still have the feeling to be part of one big family where I can be myself,
while at the same time I’m challenged and supported to further develop my own knowledge and skills."

Testimonial - Tim De Baets

Tim De Baets

Corporate Procurement Manager

Offer

Grasp the opportunity to join an ambitious and driven team with a mix of talents! Being part of a fast growing, international company, you will get tons of on-the-job-learning and acquire new insights. In addition, you will be part of a culture where passion, team spirit and open dialogue are our main drivers. And of course, on top of that, you can enjoy delicious branded snacks every day!

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