Merelbeke

The software team in the Automation Business Unit is looking to hire a software engineer with experience in motion control. This role will support both our industrial line retrofit projects and the programming and commissioning of new mechatronic systems.

Function

• As a Motion Automation Engineer, you will carry out automation projects either independently or as part of a team, from programming through to project delivery, including the necessary follow-up support and documentation.
• Together with the team, supplier or customer, you discuss specifications and design.
• Based on the project requirements and application, you will be responsible for programming PLCs, drives, HMIs, and/or SCADA systems.
• You will play a key role in our projects during the commissioning phase of our customers' machines and systems.
• In addition to project implementation, you will contribute to internal software development and standardization. You will also closely monitor technological innovations in your field.
• Based on your expertise and interests, you will be involved as an integrator in projects in the following industrial sectors: discrete/motion, robotics/AMR, and mechanical engineering.
• Depending on competence and commitment, you can advance within the same domain to a senior or team lead position where you will take charge of a project or software team.
• You will work from our office in Merelbeke. During the start-up of a project you will occasionally work on site at the customer's premises.
• Sporadic stays abroad are possible.

Profile

• You have a Master's or Bachelor's degree, preferably in Industrial Sciences, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or Electromechanics.
• You already have at least 3-5 years of software experience with a focus on revamping and motion, PLC (gearing/camming), drives (Siemens and/or SEW and/or Danfoss), SCADA. Robotics experience is a plus.
• You have an affinity with the electrical and mechanical concept of a machine and also contribute ideas in this area, enabling you to draw up a sound functional analysis of how a machine works and to make the correct diagnosis when problems arise.
• You like to take charge, you are determined to complete your tasks successfully, and you enjoy rolling up your sleeves to get started when a machine is started up.
• You are driven and proactive.
• You have an eye for detail, are a thinker who leaves nothing to chance. You research and ask critical questions.
• When necessary, you take a pragmatic approach without losing sight of quality.
• You can express yourself fluently in Dutch. You understand and speak English and you can manage in French.
• You are in possession of a driver's license B.

Offer

• Family work atmosphere with the strength and stability of a large multi-technology group.
• An environment where your expertise and ideas are valued.
• Various training opportunities internally (ATS Academy) and externally.
• Strong advancement opportunities and support for your personal development.
• For your efforts, you will receive an open-ended contract with a competitive gross salary tailored to your knowledge and experience.

• This is complemented by various fringe benefits (company car, charge card/charge card, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance, insurance guaranteed income, etc.). Finally, you have 20 days of vacation + 12 ADV days (free to plan).

• Are you a sporty person? Or would you like to do more sport in the future? Then we will motivate you to take part in sporting activities:
  • -> Custom ATS Run
  • ->Cycling Club on ATS
  • -> Running or walking during lunch break
  • -> Participation in sporting events, …

• ATS Group has a strong social commitment:
  • A Saint's gift for employees with young children
  • An Easter gift for everyone with the proceeds going to a good cause
  • A birthday present from the CEO

• Every person is unique, so we propose a personalised training programme. Together with your colleagues, we put you on the road to success in your job!

We recruit on the basis of competences and talents, regardless of age, gender, origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity...

Interested?

Contact us via the application form below. See you soon!