Automation Engineer Projects

Job description:

Help shape the future of industrial automation

As an Automation Engineer, you take ownership of complex automation projects across Beaulieu International Group. You combine technical expertise with a hands-on approach to improve production assets, strengthen connectivity, and help shape value that lasts. You work across divisions, support sites worldwide, and contribute directly to operational excellence, safety, digitalization, and long-term business success.

Your responsibilities

• Take ownership of complex automation projects from concept to implementation, while safeguarding scope, planning, and budget.
• Evaluate make-or-buy decisions and either develop automation solutions yourself or coordinate external partners.
• Deliver projects ranging from mid-life upgrades and retrofits to machine integration and the development of new control systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, machine safety requirements, cybersecurity standards, and group policies.
• Drive improvement initiatives that increase output, quality, and efficiency while reducing waste.
• Coordinate initiatives across divisions and translate best practices into measurable business value.
• Support data science initiatives through reliable data acquisition and the integration of ICT and MES applications.
• Execute and coordinate automation tasks and projects related to Operational Technologies, such as industrial networks, camera vision, integration of ICT/MES systems.
• Support the divisions with technical expertise in digital diagnostics.

Profile description:

Your profile

• You hold a Master's degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• You have at least 5 year's experience with industrial automation and operational technology environments.
• You work hands-on and take ownership of technical challenges from analysis to implementation.
• You have a working knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal, E-plan, industrial networks, machine safety standards, frequency converters, and drivetrains.
• You are eager to learn and continuously expand your expertise in safety, OT cybersecurity, automation, and data connectivity.
• You communicate effectively in English and Dutch or French.

We offer:

What you will find at Beaulieu

• Real responsibility from day one within a dedicated automation scope that supports the entire group.
• The opportunity to take full ownership of projects with a direct impact on production, efficiency, safety, and digital transformation.
• State-of-the-art projects within automation where you can work on the full scope from electrical plans, to programming, to execution.
• A hands-on role with exposure to multiple divisions, technologies, production environments and strategic projects like mergers and acquisitions.
• Continuous learning opportunities, professional certifications, and the chance to grow into a technical expert role.
• The ability to help define standards, drive improvement, and shape the future of automation within the group.
• A flexible work arrangement with flexible hours, 35 vacation days and occasional remote work.
• A full salary package including a company car, insurances, meal vouchers and much more.