Senior Automation Engineer

Recruiter:

Perfect Placement Recruitment

Job Ref:

PTA000073/LB

Date posted:

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Location:

Netherlands, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client specializes in project support for the (petro)chemical and maritime industries. They provide personnel in the areas of Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operations, Maintenance, and Safety. They are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join
their team in the Netherlands.

POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer
Location: Netherlands
Salary: To be discussed in the Interview
Vacancy Type: Full-Time

Non- negotiable qualifications and experience required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
5-10 years of experience in automation engineering within industrial or manufacturing environments.
Fluency in Afrikaans (both written and spoken).
Location Requirement: Candidates should either be South African residents currently living in the Netherlands or South Africans willing to relocate to the Netherlands.

Beneficial requirements:

Proficiency in automation control systems such as PLC, SCADA, DCS, and HMI.
Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee complex automation projects from start to finish.

Duties and responsibilities:

Design and Development of Automation Systems: Lead the design and development of complex automation systems, ensuring that they meet client specifications and industry standards.
System Integration and Optimization: Integrate automation solutions into existing systems and optimize their performance for improved efficiency, reliability, and safety.
Project Management: Oversee and manage multiple automation projects from conception to execution, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
Technical Support and Troubleshooting: Provide expert-level technical support during the installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of automation systems, troubleshooting any issues that arise.
Mentorship and Team Collaboration: Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring the team’s technical skills and knowledge continue to grow.

By submitting your information and application you hereby confirm:
1. That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching/ POPI Policy.
2. Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.
3. That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.

PLEASE NOTE:
Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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