Job Description
As Group Automation Engineer, you have the following responsibilities:
* You are part of a team that is rolling out an MES project internationally in different European factories and in the US. Here, you act as a PLC specialist to prepare the correct signals for storage in the historian and for visualization.
* Aftercare, after the MES implementation = bring improvement projects and technical problems to a successful conclusion by working together with internal teams and external companies.
* Analyze business processes and be able to perform optimizations on PLC and HMI - level
* Solve problems in the PLC in case of technical failures and train local teams for this.
* Make proposals to improve our plants both electrically and software-wise.
* Set up Siemens platform for management of all PLC software for all plants - OT network
* Continuous training on new products and technologies in the racking business.
* You prepare stow for industry 4.0 masterplan.
Qualifications
* You preferably have at least a bachelor's degree in automation or electromechanics;
* You have excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude;
* You are a real team player who can also work independently;
* You are fascinated by technology and want to continuously immerse yourself in it;
* You have a thorough knowledge of the software packages Siemens S5 and S7 - TIA -HMI - and EWONS;
* You have a strong electrical aptitude;
* You have knowledge of communication systems and protocols between machines;
* You have a no-nonsense mentality;
* You have experience with MES software configuration;
* Experience with setting up an OT network is a plus.
Additional Information
What do we offer you?
* A technically challenging position with a high degree of independence.
* Working in an innovative and stable environment with a growing department in automation projects
* Working closely together with other rack stars in an open and enthusiastic culture.
* A competitive salary with many benefits (a company car, net allowances, meal vouchers, group- and hospitality insurance, CAO 90 Bonus, phone, laptop…).
* Freshly cooked meals in our restowrant.
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