Automation Specialist (Lifecycle Services)
Wehl
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site
Key Skills
Controls engineering
Automation
Electromechanical troubleshooting
PLC programming
Siemens
Allen Bradley
Machinery maintenance
Technical problem solving
Customer support
Installation
Performance improvement
System diagnostics
Remote support
Intralogistics
Industrial automation
Job Description
Location
Wehl, The Netherlands
Job Category
Engineering
Division
Intralox
Are you hands-on, customer-focused, and strong in troubleshooting? At Intralox, one of the world’s leading innovators in conveyance solutions, we are looking for an Automation Specialist to join our Global Equipment team and play a key role in making complex customer equipment run reliably, efficiently, and at the expected performance level.
Why this role matters
Our Global Equipment team is building stronger controls engineering capability in Europe to support our current and future customer accounts. The team works close to the action: helping bring machines to life, solving real problems on customer sites, and improving how equipment performs in the field. It’s a team with an international scope, strong technical depth, and a practical mindset. Collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement are at the heart of how we work.
As an Automation Specialist, you’ll combine technical problem solving with real-world customer impact. You’ll troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, support start-up and recovery activities, and help customers reach their targets for rate, accuracy, and operational availability. You’ll work both independently on site and closely with colleagues across Europe and global equipment teams. This role offers strong development opportunities for someone who wants to grow their systems capability in a highly practical, international environment.
What you’ll do
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled customer equipment on site and remotely to help restore performance and reduce downtime
- Work with machine inputs, outputs, and automated control systems to make equipment operational and reliable in real production environments
- Support customers during installation, problem solving, and performance improvement activities to improve rate, accuracy, and operational availability
- Partner with internal stakeholders across Global Equipment and Lifecycle Services to build stronger systems knowledge and customer support capability in Europe
- Travel to customer sites for hands-on technical support and training to ensure fast, practical support where it matters most
What you bring
- Hands-on experience in controls engineering, automation, or electromechanical troubleshooting
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Strong PLC knowledge, preferably with Siemens and/or Allen Bradley
- Experience working with machinery, automated equipment, or customer-site systems
- Ability to troubleshoot independently and make machines operational in the field
- Strong English skills for technical discussions and remote support
- Willingness to travel 30–50%, including international travel and occasionally weekends or holidays
Nice-to-haves
- Background as an Automation Specialist or Controls Engineer in intralogistics, industrial automation, or machinery building
- Experience with systems such as ADTA, SmartPath, Amazon Matrix, LMH, or P2P equipment
- Additional European languages and experience supporting international customers
If you don’t meet every requirement but are excited about the role, we still encourage you to apply.
Why Intralox?
- International environment with opportunities to grow your career globally
- A supportive, high-performing team that values collaboration
- A workplace driven by ideas, innovation, and ownership
- A financially strong, market-leading brand
- Performance-based profit sharing
- 25 holiday days + 6 ATV days
- Excellent benefits package including a mobility card for business and personal use, pension scheme and contributions to health & life insurance
Building great things together
Intralox is a global leader in innovative conveyance solutions, with more than 3,000 employees across 20+ countries. For over 50 years, we’ve helped customers grow by solving complex challenges with smart, reliable solutions.
At our core is a simple principle: do the right thing. We’ve built a culture grounded in honesty, fairness, and respect, where every idea is valued, and great thinking can come from anywhere. Self-managed, curious individuals thrive here.
We believe great results start with great people. That’s why we bring together driven, collaborative teams who are passionate about making a real-world impact. You’ll be empowered to take initiative, supported in your growth, and encouraged to continuously improve, while working alongside colleagues who celebrate shared success.
Note: To be considered for this role, you need to be based in the Netherlands and have a valid work permit. You should also be able to travel internationally when needed.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Core Responsibilities
The Automation Specialist will troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled equipment at customer sites to ensure optimal performance and reliability. They will also partner with internal teams to provide technical support and drive continuous improvement in equipment operations.
Requirements
Candidates must have a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and hands-on experience in controls engineering or automation. Strong proficiency in PLC systems and the ability to travel internationally for customer support are essential requirements.
Benefits
- Performance-based profit sharing
- 25 holiday days
- 6 ATV days
- Mobility card
- Pension scheme
- Health insurance contribution
- Life insurance contribution
About Intralox
Industry: Automation Machinery Manufacturing
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Intralox is the global conveyance solutions leader, offering direct service for a broad range of industries in more than 100 countries. We specialize in innovative technologies, including Modular Plastic Conveyor Belting, ThermoDrive® technology, DirectDrive™ Spiral Systems and Activated Roller Belt™ (ARB™) equipment. Our products, combined with a powerful blend of engineering expertise, services and global support, are backed by the strongest written performance and delivery guarantees. Working with Intralox allows customers to experience our uncompromising commitment to providing sustainable solutions that create lasting value.
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