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Job Description

Why this role matters As the global population moves towards 10 billion people, the food chain has to provide safe, ethical and efficient protein at a much larger scale. That asks for production with minimal waste, high hygiene standards, attention to animal welfare and better use of data. Reliable automation in food processing directly supports that shift, every day. How we contribute Meyn Food Processing Technology designs, builds and installs complete turnkey factories and smart production lines for the poultry industry. From our headquarters in Oostzaan, we work as an OEM and system integrator in more than 100 countries. Our systems process a key protein source at very high speeds and with millimetre precision. We combine heavy mechatronics, industrial automation and IT to move from traditional machine building towards connected factories. Your contribution as Field Engineer (Industrial Automation) As Field Engineer (Industrial Automation), you are the operational and technical link between R&D innovation teams and real production at customer sites. You bring new automation and data systems into the field, test them under working conditions and make sure they run stably and reliably. You start close to hands-on support, SAT, system integration and on-site pilots. As you build insight into the technology and the customer environment, you take ownership of validating proof-of-concepts and feeding field data and feedback back into product development and continuous improvement. What You'll Actually Be Doing Provide hands-on technical support at customer sites so new systems run stably and reliably. Translate R&D innovations into field solutions that can be used in operational customer environments. Execute and guide Site Acceptance Testing and system integrations for new technologies. Lead on-site pilot projects and validate proof-of-concepts in real production settings. Investigate field performance, collect and analyse data, and turn feedback into input for the product roadmap. Transfer knowledge to customers and internal service teams to support adoption of new technologies. What we ask of you A completed higher professional or university degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Computer Systems Engineering or Electronics and Instrumentation. At least 5 years of relevant experience in process automation, process control and field support around data acquisition, system integration and SAT. PLC certification from a recognised supplier, preferably Omron, focused on integration with automation and IT systems. Solid knowledge of industrial and IT communication protocols, including IO-Link, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, MQTT, REST/HTTP(S) and TCP/IP, plus experience with data-driven monitoring, smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 concepts. Fluent English, spoken and written. Dutch is a plus. Willingness to travel and work in an international customer environment. What you get in return Salary between € 4.160,00 en € 7.044,00 depending on education and relevant work experience Attractive pension scheme A total of 33 days, consisting of 25 vacation days and 8 ADV days (reduction of working hours) Coverage under CLA "Metaal en Techniek". Opportunities for personal and professional growth. A comprehensive pension scheme in accordance with the CAO Metaaltechniek.Travel allowance: €0.25 per kilometer. You work between Innovation - Plant Automation, R&D and customer sites, turning new automation and data systems into working field solutions. Ready to take automation and IoT systems from R&D into the field? Apply via the button. Do you have any questions about this role? Send an email to Maik Litjens: [email protected]

Core Responsibilities

Provide hands-on technical support at customer sites, integrate and test new automation and data systems, and lead pilots and proof-of-concept validation in production environments. Analyze field performance and data, share feedback with product development, and transfer knowledge to customers and internal service teams.

Requirements

Requires a completed higher professional or university degree in a relevant engineering or automation field and at least five years of experience in process automation, process control, and field support. Candidates should have recognized PLC certification, preferably Omron, knowledge of industrial and IT protocols and smart manufacturing, fluent English, and willingness to travel internationally.

Benefits

• Attractive Pension Scheme
• 33 Days Off, Including 25 Vacation Days and 8 ADV Days
• Personal and Professional Growth Opportunities
• Travel Allowance of €0.25 per Kilometer