Senior Engineer, R&D Automation

Responsibilities

• Supporting outsourced developments by defining functional requirements working with affiliate end users and management, following up implementation, ensuring applicable standards are followed learning the details of the system in order to be able to be the Subject Matter Expert
• In collaboration with project team leaders, he/she defines possibilities to automate operational activities: production machines, print machines, sorting equipment and melting equipment.
• Transfer prototype systems to lead sites and global CIM, providing hands ‑ on startup support and executing required hardware/software upgrades.
• Provides training and documentation for end users, including functional guidance and well ‑ structured system manuals.
• Reports accurately on projects progress, including timescales, resources, issues and possible solutions .
• Monitors the evolution on the market relating to hardware and software platforms in order to correctly deal with obsolescence of the equipment.

Requirements

• Master degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Extensive experience in the Electrical and Automation industrial field, as well as in Siemens PLC and motion & drive platforms
• Proven experience and interest in software development, testing and trouble shooting
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, enabling you to collaborate with other teams as well as to work independently
• Strong problem-solving skills and thinking-out-of-the-box skills, enabling you to swiftly find solutions
• Knowledge of following software: Simotion Scout, Siemens TIA, WinCC & Unified HMI, Simatic Manager, and other PLC/software programming environments
• Fluency in Dutch, English .
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Additional Information

Senior Engineer, R&D Automation Location : Bornem (Belgium) This is a fully site ‑ based role. Working together in person supports close, real ‑ time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture capsules to the highest quality and safety standards. We are looking for a hands - on experienced engineer with a strong background in the machinery industry, who enjoys taking the lead in developing advanced software for complex machines. As a Senior Engineer R&D Automation, you will be responsible for designing and building the complete software architecture of our machines in - house from initial concept and design to full implementation. In this role, you will develop automation systems, motion control and PLC solutions for new technologies , support outsourced developments, transfer systems to global CIM, act as a global SME and stay up to date with the latest automation innovations. What you will get: An agile career and dynamic working culture. An inclusive and ethical workplace. Compensation programs that recognize high performance. A variety of benefits dependent on role and location. The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits . The full-time annual base pay for this position in Belgium is expected to range between EUR 75.000 and EUR 105.000,- . Initial salary placement within this range will be determined based on role ‑ related factors such as experience, qualifications, and expected contribution.

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