Automation Engineer

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions. 

We are seeking an automation engineer with a robust background in electrics and instrumentation, as well as a proficient communicator who can adeptly bridge the divides between various functions and effectively manage stakeholder interactions at all levels. The ideal candidate should be proficient in assembling complete PLC systems, encompassing both digital and analogue sensors to variable frequency drives, and should possess exceptional organizational abilities and a strong attention to detail. If this description aligns with your skills and qualities, we eagerly anticipate your application. 

About The Role: Automation Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Apply automation and electrical engineering expertise to enhance safe and reliable operations.

• Assist the OT Manager in identifying automation development opportunities and sharing best practices.

• Take charge of automation and control system design, specification, programming, simulation, and testing. Simulating and testing these processes or equipment to ensure they function as desired and procuring relevant sensors and actuators for process control systems

• Develop automation standards and guidelines aligned with Nutreco global standards.

• Create replicable automation templates and solutions for use in diverse locations and projects.

• Offer troubleshooting support and perform root cause analyses for production issues, proposing preventative measures.

• Support new project design, installation, and commissioning, including travel (for testing in vendor facilities), while evaluating and validating design alternatives to optimize outcomes. Ensure project requirements align with business objectives and budgets, meeting the needs

• Maintaining the entire process control system and developing automation projects for new facilities, as well as implementing improvements in existing ones.

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications:

• Industrial or Industrial Automatic and Electronic Engineering degree, or at least any bachelor’s degree in electrical, Electronic, Mechanical or Computer Engineering.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in implementing automation projects following ISA-88 and ISA-95 standards.

• Proficiency in automatic process control for both continuous and batch processes.

• Ability to work as a team and collaborate with other departments. Good communication skills, teamwork and passion for technology.

• Languages: Spanish and high level spoken and written English (minimum B2).

Why You Will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits:

• A full-time position in an international, dynamic environment.

• Competitive remuneration package, private health insurance, and 26 vacation days with flexibility.

• Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the broader SHV group.

• A flexible work environment with the option to work from home 2 days per week

Local Benefits:

• Subsidized meals in our office canteen

• Reduced working hours on Fridays and over the summer

• Regular company and team events

Next Steps

We value a seamless candidate experience and would like to respond within 7 business days. The hiring process typically takes 2-3 weeks. We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production.

Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees.  Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.