Process Automation Engineer (F/M/X)

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. Acting as a technical consultant, you will work closely with client stakeholders to design, develop, implement, and optimize automation solutions that improve operational efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle—from requirements gathering and system design to programming, testing, commissioning, and post-implementation support. This role offers exposure to a variety of technologies, industries, and customer environments, providing opportunities to broaden your technical expertise while delivering high-impact solutions.

Your Responsibilities

Support clients in the design and implementation of industrial automation and digitalization projects.

Analyze customer requirements and translate them into functional and technical specifications.

Develop, configure, and maintain PLC, SCADA, and HMI applications.

Participate in control system architecture design and system integration activities.

Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and validation activities.

Perform commissioning and start-up support at client facilities.

Troubleshoot automation systems and provide technical expertise to resolve operational issues.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, including process engineers, software developers, project managers, and maintenance teams.

Support modernization, migration, and optimization initiatives for existing automation platforms.

Contribute to the deployment of Industrial IoT, data acquisition, and smart manufacturing solutions.

Ensure compliance with industry standards, quality requirements, and cybersecurity best practices.

Prepare technical documentation, user manuals, and project reports.

Share technical knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across projects.

Profile

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.

Experience in industrial automation, control systems engineering, or related technical environments.

Hands-on experience with PLC programming and automation platforms.

Knowledge of SCADA, HMI, industrial communication networks, and system integration.

Familiarity with commissioning, troubleshooting, and validation activities.

Understanding of industrial protocols such as Modbus, Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, or similar technologies.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and project stakeholders.

Fluent in English; Dutch is considered an advantage.

Willingness to travel occasionally to client sites within the Netherlands and internationally.

Nice to Have

Experience with Schneider Electric, Siemens, Rockwell Automation, ABB, or similar automation platforms.

Exposure to Industrial IoT, MES, Industry 4.0, or digital transformation initiatives.

Knowledge of energy management systems and sustainable industrial solutions.

Experience working in consulting, engineering services, or project-based environments.

Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity standards and best practices.

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