Automation/Commissioning Engineer

About this role

Responsibilities

• As an Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering technical expertise to our customers worldwide. Your primary focus will be on automation systems within processing units such as pasteurizers, CIP systems, and related equipment.
• Your responsibilities will include:
• Commissioning and optimization of PLC/SCADA systems
• Troubleshooting and fine-tuning automation processes on-site
• Supporting installation, start-up, and validation of automated systems
• Working closely with customers to ensure system performance and reliability
• Documentation of technical solutions and process improvements
• The position involves up to 200 travel days per year, working at customer sites globally.
• Who you are
• We are looking for a self-driven and solution-oriented professional with strong technical and interpersonal skills. Since the role involves extensive international travel, adaptability and communication skills are essential.
• You have:
• A technical education within automation, electrical engineering, or similar
• Experience with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley or equivalent)
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems and process control
• A structured way of working and strong documentation skills
• Hands-on experience from industrial environments (food/process industry is a plus)
• Experience in mechanical systems or process engineering is considered an advantage.
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional languages are a plus.