
Automation Engineer
- Hybrid
- Antwerp, Antwerpen, Belgium
Join VeroTech as an Automation Engineer and help shape the future of engineering through advanced automation solutions and global collaboration. 🚀
Job description
Join VeroTech as an Automation Engineer and become part of our community where innovation and people come first.
You’ll take on exciting technical challenges and develop your expertise while creating solutions that drive progress across several industries.
About the role
You will support test cell revamps and new test bench designs, ensuring alignment with our automation standards and best practices. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing control systems for testing equipment to simulate and control mechanical system behavior. Working closely with project leaders and test engineers, you will provide automation expertise, support verification and optimization of test setups, and drive continuous improvement by refining models, control strategies, and capturing knowledge for future projects.
Key responsibilities
Design and implement control systems for testing equipment.
Optimize test processes and refine models and control strategies.
Collaborate with global teams to deliver automation solutions.
Ensure compliance with automation standards and best practices across projects.
Document lessons learned and capture knowledge for future use.
Job requirements
What we're looking for
Master’s degree in industrial, electrical, mechanical, or software engineering.
Expertise in automation and control systems, including PLC programming.
Familiarity with industrial automation platforms (e.g. Beckhoff, Siemens, Rockwell) and SCADA systems.
Experience with industrial networks (e.g. EtherCAT, PROFINET, Modbus TCP/IP).
Strong programming skills, particularly in Python or similar scripting languages.
Ability to develop and tune control algorithms through simulation.
Understanding of mechanical systems and thermodynamics.
Proven experience in system and process control development in test lab, R&D, or industrial environments.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a proactive, analytical mindset.
Why join us?
At VeroTech, you’re part of a real community where engineers grow and thrive together while working on cutting-edge projects in several sectors, enjoying flexibility and true support from colleagues. We offer personalized career development tailored to your ambitions, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on learning and growth. You’ll enjoy regular teambuilding activities in a collaborative environment, along with a broad salary package that includes a company car, monthly net allowances, a yearly bonus, insurances, meal vouchers and eco-cheques.
More than just shaping technology, at VeroTech we're shaping the future. Are you ready to shape yours?
Ready to inspire?
Apply now and take the next step in your career. Let’s build the future together! 🚀
- Antwerp, Antwerpen, Belgium
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