Automation Engineer (M/F)

Velec GroupNordEURESpublished 09/24/2026
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Join the VELEC Group Adventure!

With nearly 220 employees and a turnover of more than 40 million euros in 2025, VELEC Group is a specialist in the engineering and manufacturing of complete custom lines for the agri-food industry. Present on the international stage, VELEC Group is composed of 6 entities: Axinova (Idaho, USA), Acemia and Acinox (Nantes), Multi-Fill (Utah, USA), Celtech (Quimper), and VELEC Systems (Wattrelos).

Joining VELEC Systems means joining a rapidly growing company that constantly pushes the boundaries of innovation! You will join dynamic, caring, and passionate teams, driven by a spirit of challenge.

As part of a new position creation, we are recruiting an Automation Engineer - Commissioning (M/F) to join Kévin's team at Velec Systems.

We encourage autonomy, initiative, and project diversity. You will evolve in a framework conducive to innovation and the development of new skills.

Your mission?

Integrated into the BE team and in permanent collaboration with the various departments of the company, you will carry out the commissioning of our machines at client sites in France and internationally.

Concretely:

  • You perform the commissioning and parameter setting of production line equipment;
  • You participate in the assembly and wiring of machines and the preparation of sites within our workshop;
  • You ensure installation and ramp-up to production at the client's site;
  • You train operators and maintenance technicians on the client's site;
  • You identify, repair, or replace defective electrical and mechanical components;
  • You write test reports, ensure reporting, and relay modifications made to the design office.
  • You have 3 to 5 years of experience in the commissioning of specialized machines.
  • You have a good mastery of electricity and mechanical adjustments, and good knowledge of automation.
  • You have a B2 level of English spoken for client relations.
  • Available for travel in France and abroad (40% of your time).

Rigorous and organized, your curiosity, your thirst for knowledge, and your taste for teamwork will make the difference in joining our team of enthusiasts!

Velec Systems is also:

Quality of life at work: commitment to professional equality, parenthood, and work/life balance. A friendly and collaborative environment where mutual aid between colleagues is at the heart of our culture.

Career perspectives: evolution opportunities, a certifying training program, and managers who listen to your ideas.

Benefits: travel allowance, meals covered with no upfront payment required, premium health insurance, contingency insurance, a performance bonus, a works council.

A simplified recruitment process:

  • Selection interview with our HR team.
  • In-person interview with your future manager, including technical tests.

If you are looking for a company where innovation, quality of life, and career evolution combine daily, VELEC Systems is made for you! Do not wait any longer to apply and join an exciting professional adventure!

So, ready to join us?