R&D Automation Engineer

Who are we? Vesuvius is a global leader in metal flow engineering, providing innovative products, engineering services, and solutions to customers worldwide, primarily serving the steel and foundry industries. The Vesuvius Flow Control division develops leading-edge engineering technologies used in the continuous casting process. Within this division, the Robotics Team focuses on the design and development of advanced mechatronic and automation solutions for continuous casting applications.

About the Role
To support our growth, we are looking for an Automation engineer. Our R&D Mechatronic team based in Ghlin designs new automatic solutions for continuous casting applications. You will be in charge of conception, design testing and commissioning of robotic & automation solutions Your Responsibilities
• Develop mechatronic and automation solutions to execute sequences integrated into customer processes, ensuring interoperability, functional safety, reliability and cycle-time performance.
• Perform feasibility studies, prototyping and proof-of-concept activities to evaluate new technologies, components and design concepts. Support the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and optimization of robotic and automated systems in the steelmaking industry.
• Develop industrial automation solutions based on industrial robots and Siemens PLC control systems. Perform PLC, HMI and robot programming, testing and validation, and integrate sensors, actuators, machine vision and AI-based technologies into complete mechatronic systems.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, process and software engineers throughout the complete development lifecycle, from concept and design to validation, commissioning and continuous improvement.

Your Profile
Education & Experience
• Master’s degree in Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in the design and development of industrial vision systems. Technical Skills
• Good knowledge of Siemens PLC hardware configuration and programming, particularly S7 / TIA Portal.
• Knowledge of HMI development using Siemens TIA Portal / WinCC.
• Experience with industrial robot programming and teaching, preferably KUKA.
• Knowledge of computer vision and AI-based vision solutions, including image acquisition, optics, lighting, object detection, deep learning/neural networks and 3D imaging.
• Familiarity with Python, OpenCV and AI frameworks such as PyTorch is an advantage.
• Interest in applying AI and emerging vision technologies to industrial automation and robotics.
• Practical, hands-on mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems in industrial environments. Personal Skills
• Passion for innovation and emerging technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within multidisciplinary international teams.
• Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach. Languages & Mobility
• Fluent in English; French is an advantage.
• Availibility and flexibility to travel internationally to handle the on site development phase. Typically mission duration to 2-4 weeks, 20 to 30% of the time.

What We Offer
Joining Vesuvius means becoming part of an international company recognized for its innovation, technical expertise, and commitment to continuous improvement.

We offer
• Challenging and innovative projects using state-of-the-art technologies.
• Opportunities for professional growth and international career development.
• Collaboration with highly skilled engineers and technical experts.
• An attractive salary package aligned with your experience and expertise.
• Meal vouchers.
• Group insurance and hospitalization insurance.
• Additional fringe benefits. Ready for the Challenge? If you are passionate about machine vision, robotics, and industrial innovation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and join Vesuvius to help shape the future of automation in the steel industry.