Project Engineer Automation

As Project Engineer Automation, based in Lembeke, you'll join the Group Engineering team of an international food manufacturer investing heavily in its global production network. You'll lead automation projects for new and existing plants, introducing advanced technologies, optimising production performance and developing Group-wide standards.

Your responsibilities :

Lead automation projects from concept to commissioning

• Lead and/or execute automation engineering projects in close collaboration with the technical and operational teams at our plants.
• Manage projects throughout their full lifecycle: scope and requirements definition, concept development, budgeting, tendering, detailed engineering, implementation, commissioning and aftercare.
• Contribute to both CAPEX investments and revamping projects, ensuring that automation solutions meet operational, technical and business requirements.
• Coordinate external engineering partners, suppliers and technical experts when required.
• Ensure that projects are delivered in line with agreed scope, quality, budget and timing.

Support our international production sites

You will work across our international production network, supporting automation projects in Belgium, the US, Thailand & South Africa.

You will work closely with local Engineering, Maintenance, Production and Operations teams to understand their needs and translate them into robust and sustainable automation solutions.

Develop automation expertise

• Build and maintain strong automation expertise within the Group Engineering team.
• Act as a technical sparring partner for plant teams, suppliers and external specialists.
• Provide technical support to the plants on complex automation topics.
• Develop and maintain standards, guidelines and working procedures to ensure the reliable management and operation of automation systems.
• Apply structured project management methodologies throughout all phases of the project.

Drive innovation and continuous improvement

• Stay up to date with the latest developments in industrial automation, Industry 4.0, digitalisation, bakery technology and packaging equipment.
• Identify technologies and solutions that can improve the performance, reliability, flexibility and maintainability of our production equipment.
• Evaluate new technologies and assess their potential application within the Group's production environment.
• Document and share knowledge, best practices and technological developments with the Group Engineering team and local technical departments.

Your profile:

• Master's degree in automation Engineering or a related field. Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is considered a strong asset.
• Passion for new technologies and Industry 4.0.
• Knowledge of Rockwell and/or Siemens is strongly recommended.
• 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 plants abroad.