Delta Engineering is the European market leader in factory automation for the blow moulding industry. Started as a two-man business in 1992, Delta Group today is working with 200 qualified and dedicated employees across our 3 sites. Together we develop a wide range of innovative and efficient quality machines in close cooperation with our customers. In this way we guarantee a stable position on the market and a promising future for our company and our employees.
Automation Engineer
Are you the mastermind behind our machines? As an Automation Engineer, you’ll bring our machines to life. You’ll design the control architecture and write the software that powers everything – from movement to safety. Fancy being part of this? Join us!
You are responsible for the operational functioning of our machines and work alongside various internal departments and external suppliers to successfully complete projects.
You are responsible for drawing up the functional specifications and documenting your programmes.
You are responsible for the programming (PLC/HMI/Motion/Safety) and testing of our machines in our workshop.
You will work alongside the Electrical Engineering department on new developments.
You will provide support to the production team during the commissioning of our machines.
You are willing to travel to customers’ premises from time to time to optimise the commissioning of new machines and resolve any commissioning issues on site.
You will write the user manuals and commissioning manuals.
You will provide customers with the necessary after-sales service, either remotely or on-site at the customer’s premises.
Your profile
You hold a master’s degree or have equivalent experience gained through work on industrial automation or mechanical engineering projects.
You have some relevant work experience (+/- 3 to 5 years).
You have experience with PLC programming. Knowledge of Omron and Siemens is an advantage.
Practical knowledge of the Machinery Directive and machine safety is an asset.
You have an analytical mindset and work in a structured manner, with an eye for detail. You are a true problem solver.
You are hands-on and do not shy away from technical challenges.
You are a positive team player who can also lead projects independently.
You are able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
You communicate fluently in Dutch and English; knowledge of French is an advantage.
You are flexible regarding travel abroad.
Our offer
A permanent contract and a challenging role in a healthy, growing company with a clear mission. You’ll be working alongside motivated and enthusiastic colleagues.
Opportunities for ongoing professional development and an attractive salary, supplemented by benefits including a company car, group insurance, hospitalisation insurance and meal vouchers.