The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for an Automation Engineer (f/m/d) to join our growing team in Tilburg! Want to work on innovative products that really have an impact? This is the role for you!

As an Automation Engineer, you will carry out automation activities on development, standardization or customer projects professionally and to the customers' expectations.You will be responsible for the software development, automation, testing, and creation of technical documentation for the single-use systems business.

This role is offered on a full-time, one-year contract basis that can be extended to a permanent contract after mutual agreement. Next to a competitive salary, we offer benefits like 13th month, annual bonus and a pension plan. Interested? Let’s talk!

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:00, home office availability after successful probation (1-2 days/week)

What we are looking for

Education: Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in Electrical Engineering or Software / Automation Engineering or similar Engineering Degree

Experience: Demonstrated work experience with electrical and instrumentation control design (concept & detailed design), costing, estimation, and quotations

Skills:

Experience with CODESYS, PLC, and HMI ProgrammingAbility to create, read, understand, and assess electrical drawingsExperience with bug trackingDemonstrated problem-solving skillsBusiness fluency in EnglishAbility to develop and maintain professional relationships with customers and suppliersAbility to grasp technical concepts and their application to customers’ processesExperience working with piping/tubing systemsTechnical knowledge of Process & Instrumentation DiagramsFamiliarity with the Siemens TIA Portal & SCADAFamiliarity with a range of communication protocols, e.g: Profibus, Ether CAT, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, TCP/IP, IO-LinkExperience and/or knowledge with instrumentationFamiliarity with pneumatics and pneumatic control logicGAMP-5 know-how would be an advantage

How you will thrive and have an impact

Carry out automation engineering, which includes specifying, documenting and testing systems across hardware and software specifications for industrial automation as well as control starter and HMI panels.Prepare the RFQ for automation (PLC and HMI) based on input from Process-, and User Requirements Specifications.Review and approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary.Contact existing & new vendors to implement state-of-the-art industry solutions.Prepare the necessary technical documentation such as Functional Description Specification, Software Design Specification, Operation & Maintenance Manual and FAT of the control panel.Prepare spare part lists and preservation reports.Travel to customer locations to assist in troubleshooting of existing systems.Perform tests including Factory and Site Acceptance Testing.

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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