Process Automation Engineer; F​/M​/X

As an Automation Engineer, you will join our Engineering Consulting team and support a diverse portfolio of client projects across industrial manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, utilities, and process industries.

We are looking for an engineer with a strong background in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and industrial automation. You will act as a trusted technical consultant, working closely with client stakeholders to design, develop, implement, and optimize automation solutions that improve operational efficiency, reliability, safety, and sustainability.

This role offers exposure to a wide variety of technologies, industries, and customer environments, with a strong focus on DCS engineering, control system modernization, and digital transformation projects.

• Design, develop, configure, and maintain industrial automation and control systems for a wide range of client projects.
• Engineer, configure, and optimize Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for process and industrial environments.
• Develop and maintain automation applications using Schneider Electric Modicon PLCs
  , AVEVA System Platform (Wonderware), PLC, SCADA, and HMI platforms.
• Analyze customer requirements and translate them into functional and technical specifications.
• Design control system architectures and support system integration with third‑party equipment and industrial networks.
• Support DCS migration, modernization, and system upgrade projects while minimizing operational downtime.
• Perform PLC and DCS programming, testing, debugging, and validation activities.
• Execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), commissioning, and start‑up support at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot complex automation and process control issues and provide technical expertise to improve plant reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including process engineers, software developers, maintenance teams, and project managers.
• Support the implementation of Industrial IoT, data acquisition, MES, and Industry 4.0 solutions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, quality requirements, functional safety, and industrial cybersecurity best practices.
• Prepare technical documentation, user manuals, and project reports.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives across projects.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in industrial automation, process control, or control systems engineering.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and industrial automation platforms.
• Experience with Schneider Electric Modicon PLCs and AVEVA System Platform is highly desirable.
• Experience with PLC programming, SCADA, and HMI development.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, or similar.
• Experience with commissioning, troubleshooting, FAT, SAT, and validation activities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a customer‑focused mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Fluent in English;
  Dutch is considered an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to client sites within the Netherlands.

• Experience with DCS platforms such as Honeywell Experion PKS
  , Schneider Electric Eco Struxure Foxboro DCS
  , ABB 800xA
  , Emerson DeltaV
  , Yokogawa CENTUM VP
  , or similar.
• Experience with Schneider Electric Triconex safety systems (SIS).
• Experience with Industrial IoT, MES, smart manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Knowledge of energy management systems and sustainable industrial solutions.
• Experience in consulting, engineering services, or project‑based environments.
• Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity standards such as IEC 62443 and functional safety standards (IEC 61511/61508).
• Experience with in process industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, oil & gas, utilities, or energy.

Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.