Group Automation Project Engineer

pAre you an Automation Engineer looking to contribute to major industrial projects and help shape the future of manufacturing on an international scale? /ppBased in strongLembeke /strong, you will join the Group Engineering team of a leading international food manufacturer recognised for its strong growth, technological expertise and significant investment in its global production capabilities. /p brpFollowing major investments in new production facilities and the continued expansion of its industrial footprint, the Group is pursuing the development of its manufacturing network worldwide. /ppAs Global Project Engineer Automation, you will contribute to this ambition by delivering automation projects across both new production facilities and existing plants. You will help deploy advanced technologies, optimise production performance and develop consistent automation standards across the Group. /ppCombining technical expertise, project management and international collaboration, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects throughout their lifecycle, from initial concept and budgeting through to implementation, commissioning and aftercare. /p BR/pstrongYour responsibilities /strong /pbrlistrong Lead automation projects from concept to commissioning /strong /librulliLead and/or execute automation engineering projects in collaboration with local engineering, maintenance and production teams. /liliManage the full project lifecycle, from requirements definition and concept development to budgeting, tendering, detailed engineering, implementation, commissioning and aftercare. /liliContribute to major CAPEX investments, including new production facilities and greenfield projects, as well as the modernisation and revamping of existing production lines. /liliCoordinate external engineering partners, suppliers and technical specialists when required. /liliEnsure projects meet agreed technical specifications, quality standards, budgets and timelines. /liliIdentify potential technical challenges and work with relevant stakeholders to develop practical, reliable solutions. /li /ulbrlistrong Support an international manufacturing network /strong /librpBased in Lembeke, you will work with production sites in strongBelgium, the United States, Thailand and South Africa /strong, collaborating with local Engineering, Maintenance, Production and Operations teams. /pulliUnderstand site-specific requirements and translate them into robust, efficient automation solutions. /liliSupport the integration and deployment of automation systems across different production environments. /liliCoordinate with local teams to ensure that project solutions meet operational needs and can be effectively implemented on site. /liliShare technical expertise, lessons learned and best practices across the Group's international network. /liliTravel internationally when required to support project execution, installation and commissioning. /li /ulbrlistrong Develop automation expertise and standards at Group level /strong /librpAs part of the Group Engineering team, you will contribute to strengthening the organisation's automation capabilities and ensuring a consistent approach across its production network. /pulliAct as a technical sparring partner for plant teams, suppliers and external specialists. /liliProvide technical guidance on complex automation topics and equipment integration. /liliContribute to the development and maintenance of Group-wide automation standards, guidelines and working procedures. /liliPromote structured project management practices and the consistent application of technical standards. /liliHelp ensure that automation solutions are reliable, maintainable and aligned with the Group's long-term industrial development. /li /ulbrlistrong Explore new technologies and drive continuous improvement /strong /librulliStay up to date with developments in industrial automation, digitalisation, Industry 4.0, food manufacturing technology and packaging equipment. /liliIdentify opportunities to improve production performance, equipment reliability, flexibility and maintainability. /liliEvaluate new technologies and assess their practical application within the Group's manufacturing environment. /liliContribute to the selection and implementation of innovative automation solutions. /liliDocument and share technical knowledge, lessons learned and best practices with the Group Engineering team and local technical departments. /li /ulBR/pstrongYour profile /strong /ppYou hold a Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline, combined with 3 to 10 years of experience in industrial automation. /ppYou combine strong technical knowledge with a structured, hands-on approach to project delivery and the ability to work effectively with different stakeholders across an international organisation. /ppstrongYour experience and skills include: /strong