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Apply now Apply now Alquion is looking for an Automation & Control Engineer We are a Dutch cleantech scale-up based in Rotterdam’s port and Eindhoven’s Brainport, born from the merger of Battolyser Systems and VDL Hydrogen Systems. Our mission is to turn low-cost solar and wind energy into affordable hydrogen that powers industry sustainably. Our Flexolyser™ is the first fully flexible pressurized alkaline electrolyser for industrial use. It switches on and off with volatile power prices, producing hydrogen when electricity is cheap and supplying the grid when prices are high. By combining innovative design with decades of manufacturing experience, we help secure Europe’s energy independence and build a competitive, net-zero industry. Want to make a real impact at a fast-paced scale-up? Join our international team of bright colleagues from leading companies and institutes. About The Role As an Automation & Control Engineer, you take responsibility for the automation software that keeps our existing installations running in the field. You join the process of developing, testing and commissioning the software and control loops for a new 500kW system that will soon be commissioned at our customer site in Budel. Supporting the system in the field once it is commissioned, by troubleshooting issues and integrating process optimizations in the software. You'll also help set up the automation architecture for the multi-MW systems we are developing, ensuring smooth integration with existing plant control and safety systems. You’ll join our System Design & Architecture Team of process, systems, electrical and automation engineers, who design and develop the balance of plant from concept to operation. Working closely with an automation colleague and our testing & validation team, you’ll move easily between developing software at your desk and commissioning it on site. You’ll be based in Eindhoven, with regular visits to our test facilities at the TU/e and Nyrstar in Budel. What We Offer We work in an innovative environment with an international team of people coming from different industries, now all invested in making our technology work. We offer you a position in which you will have an important contribution to our mission to ‘Secure Europe’s Energy Future’, including the following: A competitive salary, ranging from € 4.000 - € 5.500 gross per month (medior position) 27 leave days Pension scheme, with a 15% contribution, 50-50 split by employer and employee Holiday allowance of 8%, paid out monthly Travel allowance of € 0,23 cm/km with green mobility (and € 0,16 cm/km for fuel based) Training budget Laptop and iPhone Contributing directly to the energy transition and help commercialize innovative technology Mentorship from experienced professionals A lot of autonomy and freedom to have ownership of your role. You will work with an international team of fun and bright colleagues with professional backgrounds in various top companies and institutes, check us out on LinkedIn. Your Main Responsibilities Maintain and support the existing automation software running in the field on Beckhoff PLCs, including integration of process optimizations, troubleshooting and resolving issues on site. Developing, extensively testing and virtual commissioning for new systems ahead of implementation in the field using our digital twin. Work on the improvement of our digital twin for software and control loop testing. Commissioning the system on site and serve as the point of contact for any automation related questions once the system is operational. Take on the process optimizations in the software once it has been commissioned. Translate process requirements and P&IDs into control philosophies and functional designs, together with the process and system engineers. Help set up the architecture and philosophy for automation of our next generation multi-MW systems at industrial clients. Laying the groundwork for how future installations will be automated. Work on integrating AI assisted (code) development for our software development process. About You What you need to succeed in this role: 2-5 years of relevant experience in development of automation of process installations or machines. A relevant technical education (for example, control engineering, process engineering with a focus on automation, etc), or equivalent experience gained on the job. With HBO/WO level thinking. Strong systems thinking, you can understand a complex installation, and how the software and control loops impact the operation of the process. Comfortable working independently, but just as happy coordinating closely with a colleague and other disciplines. Strong troubleshooting skills and a structured, documentation-minded way of working. A willingness to innovate. Our technology is constantly evolving, and so is the world around software development with stronger and better tools emerging for AI assisted (code) development. Applying and integrating new developments in the workflow. Fluent in English, Dutch is a pre. Nice-to-have Hands-on experience with process automation in the (chemical) industry. Experience with Matlab/Simulink. Familiar with automation architectures used in process installations and chemical plants. Experience with selecting automation hardware, such as PLCs, IO modules and signal types (analog, digital, fieldbus), and with industrial communication protocols like EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP or OPC UA. Good understanding of industrial control principles, P&IDs and process instrumentation. Experience with the programming of safety software is a pre, working with SIL/SIF. Affinity with the chemical or process industry, and the safety culture that comes with it. Alquion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes Diversity! Interested? If you think you are the right fit with the right motivation, we can’t wait to receive your application. You can apply by sending your resume and motivation to [email protected]. Do you want more info? Please contact our HR Manager, Esther Buitelaar, via [email protected]. Apply now Apply now © 2026 Alquion Alquion is powered by Alquion is looking for an Automation & Control Engineer We are a Dutch cleantech scale-up based in Rotterdam’s port and Eindhoven’s Brainport, born from the merger of Battolyser Systems and VDL Hydrogen Systems. Our mission is to turn low-cost solar and wind energy into affordable hydrogen that powers industry sustainably. Our Flexolyser™ is the first fully flexible pressurized alkaline electrolyser for industrial use. It switches on and off with volatile power prices, producing hydrogen when electricity is cheap and supplying the grid when prices are high. By combining innovative design with decades of manufacturing experience, we help secure Europe’s energy independence and build a competitive, net-zero industry. Want to make a real impact at a fast-paced scale-up? Join our international team of bright colleagues from leading companies and institutes. We Work In An Innovative Environment With An International Team Of People Coming From Different Industries, Now All Invested In Making Our Technology Work. We Offer You a Position In Which You Will Have An Important Contribution To Our Mission To ‘Secure Europe’s Energy Future’, Including The Following: A competitive salary, ranging from € 4.000 - € 5.500 gross per month (medior position) 27 leave days Pension scheme, with a 15% contribution, 50-50 split by employer and employee Holiday allowance of 8%, paid out monthly Travel allowance of € 0,23 cm/km with green mobility (and € 0,16 cm/km for fuel based) Training budget Laptop and iPhone Contributing directly to the energy transition and help commercialize innovative technology Mentorship from experienced professionals A lot of autonomy and freedom to have ownership of your role. You will work with an international team of fun and bright colleagues with professional backgrounds in various top companies and institutes, check us out on LinkedIn. Your Main Responsibilities Maintain and support the existing automation software running in the field on Beckhoff PLCs, including integration of process optimizations, troubleshooting and resolving issues on site. Developing, extensively testing and virtual commissioning for new systems ahead of implementation in the field using our digital twin. Work on the improvement of our digital twin for software and control loop testing. Commissioning the system on site and serve as the point of contact for any automation related questions once the system is operational. Take on the process optimizations in the software once it has been commissioned. Translate process requirements and P&IDs into control philosophies and functional designs, together with the process and system engineers. Help set up the architecture and philosophy for automation of our next generation multi-MW systems at industrial clients. Laying the groundwork for how future installations will be automated. Work on integrating AI assisted (code) development for our software development process. What You Need To Succeed In This Role: 2-5 years of relevant experience in development of automation of process installations or machines. A relevant technical education (for example, control engineering, process engineering with a focus on automation, etc), or equivalent experience gained on the job. With HBO/WO level thinking. Strong systems thinking, you can understand a complex installation, and how the software and control loops impact the operation of the process. Comfortable working independently, but just as happy coordinating closely with a colleague and other disciplines. Strong troubleshooting skills and a structured, documentation-minded way of working. A willingness to innovate. Our technology is constantly evolving, and so is the world around software development with stronger and better tools emerging for AI assisted (code) development. Applying and integrating new developments in the workflow. Fluent in English, Dutch is a pre. Nice-to-have Hands-on experience with process automation in the (chemical) industry. Experience with Matlab/Simulink. Familiar with automation architectures used in process installations and chemical plants. Experience with selecting automation hardware, such as PLCs, IO modules and signal types (analog, digital, fieldbus), and with industrial communication protocols like EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP or OPC UA. Good understanding of industrial control principles, P&IDs and process instrumentation. Experience with the programming of safety software is a pre, working with SIL/SIF. Affinity with the chemical or process industry, and the safety culture that comes with it. Alquion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes Diversity! Interested? If you think you are the right fit with the right motivation, we can’t wait to receive your application. You can apply by sending your resume and motivation to [email protected]. Do you want more info? Please contact our HR Manager, Esther Buitelaar, via [email protected].

Core Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize automation software for existing installations, and develop, test, and commission control software for new electrolyser systems. Translate process requirements and P&IDs into control designs, support field operations, improve digital-twin testing, and help define automation architecture for future multi-megawatt systems.

Requirements

Candidates need 2–5 years of relevant automation development experience, a relevant technical education or equivalent experience, and HBO/WO-level thinking. They should have strong systems and troubleshooting skills, work effectively independently and with other disciplines, be fluent in English, and be willing to adopt new development tools; Dutch is an advantage.

Benefits

• 27 Days Of Leave
• Pension Scheme
• 8% Holiday Allowance
• Travel Allowance
• Training Budget
• Laptop
• iPhone
• Mentorship
• Autonomy And Role Ownership