Automation Engineer

Job description

Reference

2019-11724  

Publication date

17/05/2020

Position description

Category

OPERATIONS - ENGINEERING/PRODUCTION

Job title

Automation Engineer

Contract

Permanent contract

Contractual hours

Full time

Job description

Since our project portfolio is growing, we are looking for Automation Engineers to join the AKKA family in Utrecht! 

 

Who are we?

AKKA Netherlands is the Dutch subsidiary of the AKKA Technologies Group, an international engineering consultancy company founded in France in 1984 with more than 21 000 employees worldwide. In the Netherlands, our focus is on the Digital, High-Tech, Transport and Energy sectors.

At AKKA, we are driven by innovation and are passionate about technology. Like the two owners of the company, Maurice and Jean-Franck Ricci, both engineers, entrepreneurship is in our blood. We stay at the forefront of the digital and connected world, and because of our expertise in various fields, we always keep innovating by hiring the most talented engineers.

 

The project

For one of our clients in the Energy Sector, we are looking for Automation Engineers. Our client is a provider of control system and process automation solutions for marine, chemicals, energy and life science sectors. Headquartered in Ohio (US) with offices in Utrecht (NL) and Singapore (Asia). 

 

Your role

As Automation Engineer you will work with a talented group of people using the latest technologies to provide innovative solutions for various clients. You will be responsible for design, implementation, and configuration of automation systems. 

Your projects range from individual product test stands to plant wide integrated automation systems controlling every aspect of a process manufacturing facility.

These projects involve automation using platforms like Rockwell ControlLogix & CompactLogix, Siemens TIA Portal, S7, PCS7, and buildings controls brands (DDC control) from Tridium and TREND. 

Part of your role will also be: control panel design, specification of instrumentation, and startup/commissioning which requires knowledge of both the system and instrumentation/electrical.

Approximately 50% of the work is done at the office in Utrecht, and 50% on the customer location (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Sweden and Finland). 

Business Industry

Energy

Profile

Your profile

·  Bachelor or Master Degree in Electrical, Computer, or Chemical Engineering
·  You have between 1-3 years of experience
·  You have experience with Rockwell RSLogix & HMI OR Siemens S7/TIA + WINCC HMI experience
·  You have experience with PLC programming and have basic project deployment capabilities
·  You are willing to travel to the customer facilities on frequent base (rotation scheme of 3 weeks) to provide training and system start up support
·  You are fluent in English (speaking and writing), Dutch is a preference
·  EU Driver’s license huge preference, because of frequent travel

 

Our offer

·  A permanent contract for an indefinite period
·  You will be supported and followed-up during your entire career at AKKA by your dedicated Business Manager
·  Flexible working hours (in consultation)
·  Working from home (in consultation)
·  Commute allowance
·  Pension plan (fully paid by AKKA)
·  Training and study options
·  Growth opportunities (in the Netherlands and International)
·  Network/meetup options
·  Team dinners, drinks, parties

 

Apply today!

Are you ready to join AKKA? Please fill out the application form via the website. Want to make it more personal? Send your motivation to michelle@akka.eu. 

Not ready to apply yet and want more information? Please contact our colleague in Talent Acquisition Michelle. for more details. You can reach her by sending an email to michelle.hermans@akka.eu or call +3140 851 6421.

 

Position localisation

Job location

Europe, The Netherlands, West of The Netherlands

Location

Utrecht

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

5. Bachelor Degree

Diploma specialisation

·  Chemistry / Biochemistry / Petrochemistry
·  Computer Science
·  Electrical Engineer

Level of experience

3 to 5 years

Languages

English (3 : Advanced)