Automation Engineer

at  Vandemoortele

Ready to shape a tasty future together?
“Shaping a tasty future”, with passion for taste & indulgence: that makes working at Vandemoortele attractive. You will get all the chances to grow within a people oriented and value driven environment, where cooperation, respect and ambition are key. We believe that actively prioritizing a high level of diversity in our workforce creates a competitive advantage.
Your key responsibilities?
As Automation Project Engineer in the central engineering/automation department you will work on automation projects for all our production plants, transforming these into factories of the future. You are responsible for realization and implementation of automation investments on a project basis. The realization is carried out against a defined scope according to a predetermined and approved quality, timing and budget.

You are based in Izegem, and you can travel to our production sites in Europe.

• You ensure the development, testing and roll-out of our Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) projects.
• You are in charge of the realization of automation projects in collaboration with colleagues from our production sites and suppliers.
• Project management and project-based work in teams: steering and leading automation projects together with a multifunctional project team, drafting project charters and deliverables in consultation with all stakeholders and team members. Systematically and structurally reporting to team members, internal customers (production, maintenance, environmental service, security service, product development sites) and project sponsors.
• Furthermore, you define new solutions by translating user requirements into functional design and technical concept.
• You provide technical expertise to all production sites and sharing of best practices.
• You are passionate about and you follow up new technological evolutions and Industry 4.0. through seminars, supplier contacts, fairs, etc.
• You act as second-line support for automation-related issues.

What’s in it for you?
A great work-experience: We offer you challenging work with a great purpose in an international company having a dynamic, driven and ambitious culture and a collegial atmosphere.
A people oriented organisation: You will have flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 50% of the time. We also invite you to join our sports and wellbeing activities!
Easy to reach: Our HQ is located close to a bus stop and highway exits. Want to come by bike? Lease a bike at Vandemoortele!
Lots of tasty food: You can kickstart your day with a delicious croissant fresh out of the oven and enjoy tasty food in our company restaurant. In our cosy coffee corners you will find healthy fruit baskets to enjoy your break to the fullest.

Are you the one we’re looking for?

• You hold a Master degree in Science of Engineering (ICT, automation, electrical) and have a minimum of 3 years relevant working experience.
• Good knowledge of MES platforms (preferably GE Plant Applications), IT programming (SQL Server, .NET, Reporting tools) and MS Windows and Office is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of PLC and SCADA programming (S7, TIA portal, WinCC, iFix) is a plus.
• You are proactive with good organization and planning skills. At the same time, you are pragmatic, problem-solving, creative and taking initiative.
• You have well-developed analytical, conceptual and synthetic skills.
• You are eager to work in an international environment.
• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal, in English and French/Dutch.
• You are willing to travel 10% of your time (short trips).

More about Vandemoortele
Vandemoortele is a leading European food group that produces and sells high-quality food products. We focus on innovation and prioritize sustainability by committing to three goals: balanced nutrition, protecting nature and enhancing lives.
Vandemoortele has two divisions: one for frozen bakery products and one for Plant Based Food Solutions. We continued to grow and develop: The Vandemoortele Group is now present in 12 European countries with ca 4.080 employees, achieving revenues of ca 1.9 billion euros in 2023. The Vandemoortele HQ are located in our Food Experience Center in Ghent, where our passion for good taste and enjoying food comes to life

Please refer the Job description for details