Job description
As an Automation Engineer, you will join our Engineering Consulting team and support a diverse portfolio of client projects across industrial manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, utilities, and process industries.
We are looking for an engineer with a strong background in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and industrial automation. You will act as a trusted technical consultant, working closely with client stakeholders to design, develop, implement, and optimize automation solutions that improve operational efficiency, reliability, safety, and sustainability.
This role offers exposure to a wide variety of technologies, industries, and customer environments, with a strong focus on DCS engineering, control system modernization, and digital transformation projects.
Your Responsibilities
- Design, develop, configure, and maintain industrial automation and control systems for a wide range of client projects.
- Engineer, configure, and optimize Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for process and industrial environments.
- Develop and maintain automation applications using Schneider Electric Modicon PLCs, AVEVA System Platform (Wonderware), PLC, SCADA, and HMI platforms.
- Analyze customer requirements and translate them into functional and technical specifications.
- Design control system architectures and support system integration with third-party equipment and industrial networks.
- Support DCS migration, modernization, and system upgrade projects while minimizing operational downtime.
- Perform PLC and DCS programming, testing, debugging, and validation activities.
- Execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), commissioning, and start-up support at customer sites.
- Troubleshoot complex automation and process control issues and provide technical expertise to improve plant reliability and performance.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including process engineers, software developers, maintenance teams, and project managers.
- Support the implementation of Industrial IoT, data acquisition, MES, and Industry 4.0 solutions.
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, quality requirements, functional safety, and industrial cybersecurity best practices.
- Prepare technical documentation, user manuals, and project reports.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives across projects.
Your Profile
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in industrial automation, process control, or control systems engineering.
- Strong hands-on experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and industrial automation platforms.
- Experience with Schneider Electric Modicon PLCs and AVEVA System Platform is highly desirable.
- Experience with PLC programming, SCADA, and HMI development.
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, or similar.
- Experience with commissioning, troubleshooting, FAT, SAT, and validation activities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a customer-focused mindset.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Fluent in English; Dutch is considered an advantage.
- Willingness to travel to client sites within the Netherlands.
Nice to Have
- Experience with DCS platforms such as Honeywell Experion PKS, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS, ABB 800xA, Emerson DeltaV, Yokogawa CENTUM VP, or similar.
- Experience with Schneider Electric Triconex safety systems (SIS).
- Experience with Industrial IoT, MES, smart manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
- Knowledge of energy management systems and sustainable industrial solutions.
- Experience in consulting, engineering services, or project-based environments.
- Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity standards such as IEC 62443 and functional safety standards (IEC 61511/61508).
- Experience within process industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, oil & gas, utilities, or energy.
Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.
Who are we?
Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:
Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!
Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!
Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.
As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!