Junior E&A Engineer
First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026.
MCO Health BV (part of the Nestlé group) is a leading player in the field of nutritional supplements and is active in the Netherlands with advisory brands such as Orthica, Solgar, Pure and AOV. MCO is part of the Swiss-based Nestlé Nutrition & Health. MCO has set itself the goal of safeguarding optimal human health. Our dedication to good health means more than simply offering some of the most effective nutritional products. We want to help people become as healthy as possible. We do this together with our team of 120 employees, based in Almere, all of whom share an affinity with good nutrition and/or a healthy lifestyle.
We are looking for: Junior E&A Engineer
(39 hours per week)
- ALMERE, NL, 1311 XA
As Junior E&A Engineer you have the following responsibilities:
- troubleshoot and improve existing Automation and MES applications;
- support daily automation topics on the production line, including HMI, PLC and MES;
- support root cause analyses for MES and automation issues;
- identify improvement opportunities on the production line under your responsibility;
- support improvement projects related to MES and Automation;
- maintain and improve Automation and MES documentation.
As Junior E&A Engineer you report to the E&A and Automation Teamleader and are part of the Engineering team at MCO Health in Almere.
What we are looking for in our Junior E&A Engineer?
You want to develop yourself as an Automation and MES Engineer within Nestlé. You enjoy working with colleagues from Production, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Technology and other departments. You also understand the importance of quality standards and procedures in a production environment.
- A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, industrial automation or a related field;
- Knowledge of PLC controls and an affinity with network components and MES; knowledge of Wonderware and Rockwell PLCs is an advantage;
- Initial experience through an internship, traineeship or engineering role in machine or equipment construction is an advantage;
- An initiative-taking attitude, an innovative mindset and the willingness to keep learning;
- A trustworthy, service-oriented and collaborative way of working;
- Good command of English; Dutch is an advantage.
The job offers more than just a challenge:
Disclaimer: the position and pay level are fully dependent on the job requirements in terms of experience and competencies. The final offer may vary based on the candidate’s profile.
- A full-time position (39 hours per week);
- The salary for this position ranges between €3.572,00 and €4.650,00 based on a full-time contract, depending on experience, skills and qualifications;
- Bonus 3%; Holiday allowance 8% & 13th month;
- 25 vacation days and 6 additional leave days (based on full-time).
- An attractive green mobility programme, including an e-bike lease option;
- A wide range of professional training and development programmes;
- A professional working environment with strong team spirit, company pride and driven colleagues.
More reasons to work at Nestlé:
- We offer impactful training, development programmes and coaching to help you build your skills and take your career to the next level;
- Your well-being is our priority. We support this with activities such as our Employee Assistance Program;
- At the office, you can enjoy fresh vegetables and fruit as part of “Good Food, Good Life”;
- You contribute to Nestlé's mission to improve quality of life and make a positive impact on the future.