Control & Automation Engineer

We’re on the lookout for a motivated Control & Automation Engineer. You’ll be responsible for the control & automation scope of our VYNCKE projects, and work together with the project team to bring our energy plants to life!

Ready to start a new challenge? Apply now!

about the job

As our Control & Automation Engineer, you will:

Take ownership regarding control & automation within your project, designing the process and regulation of our biomass energy plants together with the Design Engineer and Project Manager.
Plan the electrical drawings and PLC programming with our electrical designers and PLC programmers.
Define the technical specifications and instrumentation of your project, and manage automation-related supplier quotations, purchase orders, and subcontracts.
Be the main point of contact for the customer and the project team for all automation-related topics, attending meetings and visiting the site during various project stages.
Organize risk analyses, lead HAZOP meetings, and assist the preparation of key project documentation such as P&IDs, functional descriptions, and HMI manuals.
Follow up external inspections and assist your colleagues during commissioning, offering remote guidance to ensure a smooth start-up.

About you

We imagine our ideal candidate would:

Hold a master’s degree in electrotechnics or electromechanics, with a focus on automation and electrical engineering, or equivalent through experience.
Have basic knowledge of electrical design, with working knowledge of tools like EPLAN, PLCs (Siemens S7, TIA Portal and/or Rockwell), SCADA systems (such as WinCC, InTouch), and industrial networks.
Have a true passion for automation in its broadest sense; you want to be up to date on the latest trends and are always curious to explore new technologies.
Communicate confidently on a technical level with customers, while actively guiding the project team toward successful results.
Be willing to travel (short trips) to our customers and their production plants.
Be fluent in English.

About our offer

Join VYNCKE, and we can promise you that you will embark on a learning journey.
We offer an environment where your skills are valued, with a direct impact by advising and supporting your fellow Vynckeneers.
You’ll be part of a team that trusts and empowers you, where every challenge is an opportunity to shine and there is room for initiative and an openness to communicate your vision and ideas.
Your career is more than a job – it’s a path to making a meaningful impact in the world of clean energy, one project at a time.
You’ll work together with the Project Team, reporting directly to the Project Director.

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About VYNCKE

In 1912, more than a century ago, VYNCKE was born from the hands of a single blacksmith: Louis VYNCKE. Today, we’ve grown into a leader in the industry of clean energy technology. Our journey from a family-run workshop to a pioneer in clean energy has been driven by an unwavering commitment to our customers and a deep respect for our planet. At VYNCKE, you join a legacy and a community that values tradition while fearlessly stepping into the future.

Is this your career match?

Great! We can’t wait to hear from you to find out if we see the match too.

This is how you become a Vynckeneer

Our application process is designed not only to find the right match, but to offer you insights and a true taste of the VYNCKE experience. You’ll learn about us, about yourself, and about your future.

We contact you

After you apply, our first step is to connect with you, opening the door to possibilities and understanding your aspirations.

We meet face-to-face

Our in-person discussions are where we dive deeper, understanding your skills and how you can spark with us.

We offer you a spot

If it’s a match, we warmly offer you a spot in the VYNCKE family, marking the start of an exciting journey together.