Automation Engineer, Cuijk, Noord-Brabant

Location: Cuijk, Noord-Brabant  |  Sector: Food  |  Start Date: 10/30/2026  |  Job ref: 59376

Company
Our client is a large, modern manufacturing site operating in a regulated environment where safety, quality, reliability, and continuous improvement are key. The organisation invests in technology, structured ways of working, and strong engineering standards to ensure stable operations and high performance.

Job Description 
We are looking for an Industrial Automation Systems Engineer to help ensure the reliability, security, and continuous improvement of an industrial automation environment. The role combines oversight of automation systems with hands-on technical problem-solving, supporting daily operations, and reviewing changes and projects to ensure they meet engineering and validation standards.

Responsibilities
- Ensure continuity, performance, quality, and cybersecurity of industrial automation systems.
- Review and safeguard projects and changes impacting automation by checking requirements, engineering standards, and validation expectations.
- Provide technical support for operational automation issues and contribute to improving procedures and best practices.
- Lead and support root cause investigations to prevent repeat issues and reduce unplanned downtime, using structured continuous improvement methods.
- Support maintenance, change management, and lifecycle management activities in collaboration with engineering, maintenance, automation, and improvement teams.
- Coordinate external contractors and suppliers, ensuring work is delivered to internal engineering and automation standards.
- Act as a subject matter expert for Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 automation systems and related infrastructure.
- Develop and deliver training to strengthen automation knowledge across internal teams and stakeholders.

Requirements 
- Experience in industrial automation within a production/manufacturing environment.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and experience leading or contributing to root cause analysis.
- Familiarity with engineering standards, structured change processes, and validation-driven ways of working.
- Ability to work across multiple teams and manage external contractors/suppliers.
- Comfortable taking ownership and acting as a technical subject matter expert in a complex automation landscape.
- Clear communication skills, including the ability to share knowledge through coaching or training.
-Temporary Full-Time 12 Months Contract

Other Information
The role is based on-site in Cuijk, Netherlands. If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

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