Automation Controls Engineer

Are you passionate about engineering innovation and eager to make a tangible impact in the medical device industry?

Applied Medical is looking for a skilled and driven Automation Controls Engineer to help shape the future of automated manufacturing.

The Automation Controls Engineer assists in development and designing projects of Automated Equipment.

You will work closely with the Automation Design Engineer to program and build the controls used to control the equipment that will automate certain aspects of our manufacturing process to create medical devices.

Applied Medical Automation is a large team of which most team members are located in the US. The Automation Controls Engineer is part of the Applied Medical Europe Automation team (9) and reports to the Team Leader Automation Design in Amersfoort.

Key Responsibilities

Understand and follow Applied Medical’s Quality Systems (QS) as per training given

Understand and comply with safety rules like CE, ISO norms and Company policies.

Design and draft electrical pneumatic schematics and diagrams

Develop and maintain Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems

Develop and maintain Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems

Design and draft electrical panel layouts for automation equipment

Maintain an inventory of electrical components utilized in automation control systems

Support (mechanical) design engineers with R&D control systems

Provide detailed machine operation instructions.

Develop and maintain a software lifecycle in a regulated environment

Provide technical support to customers/users

What you bring

University degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering OR 4 year experience in a Controls Engineering role

Experience in electrical and pneumatic schematic design

Experience in HMI and PLC programming, preferably in ladder logic

Understanding of electrical assembly and wiring

Knowledge of electrical safety standards

Read, write, speak and comprehend English

Ability to work in a highly regulated environment

Understanding of technical reasoning, prototyping and manufacturing processes

Possess technical analytical skills and hands‑on approach to problem solving

What we offer

An international working environment, fueled by respect and a healthy work-life balance tailored to the business and team member’s needs

27 paid vacation days (based on fulltime contract) with option to purchase five additional days

This is mainly an on‑site role with hybrid options

Commuting allowance of €0,23/km or full coverage of public transportation costs

A wide variety of internal trainings and development possibilities and a tuition program for external trainings

The opportunity to pro‑actively work on your vitality and fitness

State‑of‑the‑art facilities, including green areas, in‑house restaurant and gym

Additional benefits, such as:

Attractive pension scheme (your contribution at 4%, ours at 12%)

€50 net monthly health insurance contribution

Two (paid) days per year dedicated to volunteering activities

Several fun company events and meaningful initiatives organized throughout the year

At Applied Medical, we are committed to make a meaningful, positive difference, each and every day. Within our European headquarters in Amersfoort (NL), we develop, manufacture and support the implementation of our advanced medical devices across Europe and the MENA region. Applied’s team members enjoy working in an environmentally friendly and international environment, in which people of diverse backgrounds are valued, challenged, and acknowledged.

We support our team members by giving them opportunities of ongoing learning and education, possibilities to take part in community volunteering activities and a variety of onsite exercise classes and health activities.

If you are passionate about working in an organization that allows you to make decisions based upon what is right for the patient, customer, community and environment, Applied Medical is the place for you.

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