**About Us**
At Activa Engineering, we are a well-established supplier of conveying belts for bottles, trays, and packs mainly in the beverage or food industry.
We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Automation Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our implementation team, you will be responsible for delivering complex automation projects at customer sites.
**Job Description**
The successful candidate will be working closely with our customers to implement efficient manufacturing solutions. This role involves 1-2 weeks of on-site stays at customer premises, with approximately 100 nights spent away from home each year, primarily in Belgium, the Netherlands, and France.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
* Project Validation: Ensuring the layout and line principles of the project meet our high standards.
* Functional Analysis: Creating detailed analyses to inform our automation design.
* Communication Planning: Developing plans to ensure seamless communication between machines and conveyors.
* Programming: Writing code for PLCs and HMI screens to drive our automation systems.
* Testing: Verifying the functionality of electrical cabinets and wiring installations.
* Equipment Commissioning: Starting up equipment and validating machine communications.
* Installation Ramp-up: Ensuring the full installation operates efficiently, meeting expected line efficiency standards.
**Language Skills**
To excel in this role, you must be proficient in at least two languages: French, Dutch, or English.
**Technical Skills**
The ideal candidate will have experience with:
* Siemens S7 and TIA Portal
* Allen Bradley and/or Schneider (an added advantage)
* Network Communication Techniques
**Personality Traits and Skills**
We are looking for someone who embodies the following qualities:
* Curious and Action-Oriented
* Analytical Brain and Educated Decision Making
* Calm Under Pressure
* Sense of Ownership
* Effective Representation of the Company
**Benefits**
We offer unlimited employment contracts or freelance assignments on a full-time basis. The geographic scope of this role includes Benelux, France, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.