FunctieomschrijvingAvantor is looking for an Automation Engineer (f/m/d) to join our growing team in Tilburg! Want to work on innovative products that really have an impact? This is the role for you! As an Automation Engineer, you will carry out automation activities on development, standardization or customer projects professionally and to the customers' expectations.You will be responsible for the software development, automation, testing, and creation of technical documentation for the single-use systems business. Working hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:00, home office availability after successful probation (1-2 days/week) How you will thrive and have an impactCarry out automation engineering, which includes specifying, documenting and testing systems across hardware and software specifications for industrial automation as well as control starter and HMI panels.Prepare the RFQ for automation (PLC and HMI) based on input from Process-, and User Requirements Specifications.Review and approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary.Contact existing & new vendors to implement state-of-the-art industry solutions.Prepare the necessary technical documentation such as Functional Description Specification, Software Design Specification, Operation & Maintenance Manual and FAT of the control panel.Prepare spare part lists and preservation reports.Travel to customer locations to assist in troubleshooting of existing systems.Perform tests including Factory and Site Acceptance Testing.What we are looking for Education: Bachelor's degree (HBO) in Electrical Engineering or Software / Automation Engineering or similar Engineering Degree Experience: Demonstrated work experience with electrical and instrumentation control design (concept & detailed design), costing, estimation, and quotations Skills:Experience with CODESYS, PLC, and HMI ProgrammingAbility to create, read, understand, and assess electrical drawingsExperience with bug trackingDemonstrated problem-solving skillsBusiness fluency in EnglishAbility to develop and maintain professional relationships with customers and suppliersAbility to grasp technical concepts and their application to customers' processesExperience working with piping/tubing systemsTechnical knowledge of Process & Instrumentation DiagramsFamiliarity with the Siemens TIA Portal & SCADAFamiliarity with a range of communication protocols, e.G: Profibus, Ether CAT, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, TCP/IP, IO-LinkExperience and/or knowledge with instrumentationFamiliarity with pneumatics and pneumatic control logicGAMP-5 know-how would be an advantage This role is offered on a full-time, one-year contract basis that can be extended to a permanent contract after mutual agreement. Next to a competitive salary, we offer benefits like 13th month, an annual bonus, bike leasing and a pension plan. Interested? Let's talk!Salary: 55000 – 65000 EUR / YEAR