Automation Engineer

About the role

Paulig, an international food and beverage company, is looking for an Automation Engineer to join its team in Roeselare, Belgium. You will report to the Automation Manager and work alongside colleagues across European locations. The role keeps factories running at a high standard of automation and electrical work, and involves designing and leading technical projects.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement technical projects as project manager, project leader or team member.
• Handle automation and electrical-related work.
• Keep factories up to date from an automation and electrical perspective.
• Provide information to prepare business cases for projects.
• Initiate, lead and take part in engineering projects that streamline production facilities and improve work environment and product quality.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering or equivalent knowledge-based experience (e.g. electromechanics, automation).
• Analytical skills and a team player with a positive, energetic attitude, able to work independently and in fast-moving situations.
• Fluent Dutch and English; French is a plus.
• Willingness to travel between facilities and to be part of on-call duty.

What we offer

• A competitive salary with meal vouchers, group insurance, 11 ADV days, seniority days, hospitalization and dental insurance, a company car, training opportunities and a Benefits at Work platform.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and development programmes.
• Daily fresh fruit and soup, a team-building event each year, a movement programme with a sports club and mental well-being support.
• The option to buy Paulig products at a discount in the company shop.