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Group Automation Engineer

stow is one of the leading suppliers of storage solutions. Our core activity is the development, manufacturing and installation of top-quality racking systems for the storage of palletised or small goods and longer items, as well as mezzanine structures.

Location:

Spiere-Helkijn
, Belgium

Job Description

As Group Automation Engineer, you have the following responsibilities:

  • You are part of a team that is rolling out an MES project internationally in different European factories and in the US. Here, you act as a PLC specialist to prepare the correct signals for storage in the historian and for visualization.
  • Aftercare, after the MES implementation = bring improvement projects and technical problems to a successful conclusion by working together with internal teams and external companies.
  • Analyze business processes and be able to perform optimizations on PLC and HMI – level
  • Solve problems in the PLC in case of technical failures and train local teams for this. 
  • Make proposals to improve our plants both electrically and software-wise. 
  • Set up Siemens platform for management of all PLC software for all plants – OT network
  • Continuous training on new products and technologies in the racking business.
  • You prepare stow for industry 4.0 masterplan.

Qualifications

  • You preferably have at least a bachelor’s degree in automation or electromechanics;
  • You have excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude; 
  • You are a real team player who can also work independently; 
  • You are fascinated by technology and want to continuously immerse yourself in it; 
  • You have a thorough knowledge of the software packages Siemens S5 and S7 – TIA -HMI – and EWONS;
  • You have a strong electrical aptitude;
  • You have knowledge of communication systems and protocols between machines;
  • You have a no-nonsense mentality;
  • You have experience with MES software configuration;
  • Experience with setting up an OT network is a plus.

Additional information

What do we offer you?

  • A technically challenging position with a high degree of independence.
  • Working in an innovative and stable environment with a growing department in automation projects
  • Working closely together with other rack stars in an open and enthusiastic culture.
  • A competitive salary with many benefits (a company car, net allowances, meal vouchers, group- and hospitality insurance, CAO 90 Bonus, phone, laptop…).
  • Freshly cooked meals in our restowrant.

 

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