Project Automation Engineer IREF

Location:

Gorinchem, Netherlands | Full-Time Design and Deliver Industrial Automation Solutions with Global Impact
Are you passionate about industrial automation and looking to work on complex, large-scale projects? At Johnson Controls, you’ll play a key role in designing and implementing advanced automation solutions for industrial refrigeration systems used by leading companies across the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and process industries. From concept and engineering to programming, testing, and commissioning, you will be involved throughout the entire project lifecycle, helping our customers achieve safe, reliable, and energy‑efficient operations.
About Johnson Controls Industrial Refrigeration  Johnson Controls Industrial Refrigeration delivers highly efficient industrial refrigeration, freezing, and air handling solutions for a wide range of manufacturing and storage applications. We provide complete turnkey solutions, covering engineering, design, project management, installation, service, and remote monitoring. Leveraging the expertise of renowned brands such as YORK®, SABROE®, and FRICK®, we develop innovative refrigeration solutions for customers worldwide.
Your Role As a Project Automation Engineer  You will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of automation systems for industrial refrigeration installations. You will translate process requirements into robust automation solutions and oversee projects from initial concept through engineering, commissioning, and final delivery. Working closely with colleagues from Automation, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and Service, you will help ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.
What You Will Do  Design Automation Solutions   Analyze process installations based on P&IDs and functional specifications.
Develop automation concepts for industrial refrigeration systems.
Select and define the most suitable automation architecture for each project.
Develop and Configure Control Systems   Program, configure, and test Siemens PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions.
Configure field devices, drives, and instrumentation.
Integrate industrial communication networks such as Modbus, Profibus, and Profinet.
Develop and maintain standardized software applications and libraries.
Deliver Successful Projects   Prepare functional descriptions and technical documentation.
Support and coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
Assist with commissioning and start‑up activities at customer sites.
Monitor project planning, progress, quality, and budget within your area of responsibility.
Collaborate and Improve   Work closely with the Project Engineer Electrical and Project Engineer SCADA.
Serve as a backup for SCADA engineering activities.
Support modifications to electrical schematics using EPLAN when required.
Contribute to the standardisation and continuous improvement of automation solutions and engineering processes.
What Success Looks Like   Successfully delivered multiple automation projects.
Contributed to the further standardisation of software and control solutions.
Established strong working relationships across Engineering, Operations, and Service teams.
Supported customers during commissioning and system start‑up activities.
Applied your technical expertise to improve system reliability, performance, and efficiency.
What You'll Bring  You are a proactive and technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex automation challenges and taking ownership of projects.

Required Qualifications   Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial automation.
Hands‑on experience with Siemens TIA Portal, PLC programming, and HMI systems.

Experience with industrial communication protocols including Modbus, Profibus, and Profinet.
Experience designing, configuring, and implementing automation solutions in an industrial environment.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Professional proficiency in Dutch or French, combined with a good command of English.

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