Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer

Project overview

The role focuses on keeping the industrial automation environment stable, secure and continuously improving.

Profile of the suited interim professional:

• Oversee and maintain industrial automation systems to ensure ongoing continuity, performance and cybersecurity.
• Review automation-related projects for alignment with engineering and validation requirements.
• Offer technical assistance to solve day-to-day automation problems and initiate lasting improvements.
• Lead root-cause investigations using IWS methods to prevent recurring downtime.
• Align lifecycle, change and maintenance tasks in collaboration with engineering, maintenance and improvement teams.
• Coordinate external contractors and suppliers to ensure compliance with internal automation standards.
• Act as technical subject matter expert for Level 2 to Level 4 automation systems and related infrastructure.
• Design and deliver training sessions to build automation expertise among internal staff.
• Background in industrial automation gained within a manufacturing setting
• Thorough knowledge of lifecycle management, change control and maintenance methods for automation systems
• Acquaintance with validation and engineering requirements in regulated environments
• Capability to troubleshoot and structure root-cause analyses with preventive measures
• Understanding of OT and industrial cybersecurity fundamentals, considered a strong asset
• Comfortable coordinating multiple stakeholders and external parties
• Capable of conveying technical matters clearly and mentoring colleagues

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Haps, NL
• Languages: English