Automation Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 10, 2026. VDL Groep scores A on the Alion truth index.
Your role:
VDL Mobility Innovation Centre (VDL MIC) is a battery manufacturer for, among others, a major OEM in the automotive industry. Within VDL Group, there are various applications that use battery systems. The next step for VDL MIC is to engineer applications based on customer specifications and to realize and industrialize these products and production processes ourselves. From A to Z, from prototype to series production. We are looking for people who want to pioneer with us in this business. The engineering team will focus on two areas: product and process (co)development. A team of 7 multidisciplinary engineers will work closely together to achieve this, each with their own expertise in a specific field. Are you ready to take on this challenge?
As an Automation Engineer within this Engineering team, your responsibilities include:
- Designing battery production systems that meet the specified functional requirements and comply with all applicable regulations.
- Automation design of production lines for battery systems, including software and PLC.
- Ensuring that the automation works as designed, demonstrated through functional tests and test runs.
- Taking actions to achieve more standardization and simplifications in design.
- Providing support to the engineering and production team.
- Coordinating and programming the commissioning of automation.
- Implementing improvements and new functionalities in the current production lines.
Your strength
- Preferably a Master's degree (or Bachelor's degree supplemented with relevant work experience in battery development) in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Software Engineering.
- Experience in engineering roles (internship experience is also relevant).
- Experience with automation engineering (PLC programming, robotics, SCADA) and knowledge.
- Experience in Siemens TIA-portal.
- Automation and programming projects from requirement to physical installation. Showing some reference projects is a pre.
- Demonstrable analytical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in the English language.
- Ability to translate analysis into solutions and implementation with corresponding planning.
The strength of VDL
Working at VDL Mobility Innovation Centre means working at an innovative, entrepreneurial company where 'strength through cooperation' is key. We value a collegial, pleasant working atmosphere. Besides challenging work and nice colleagues, we also offer you:
- Salary according to the CAO Metalektro fitting your experience level
- A good pension scheme
- 27 days of paid holiday and 13 ADV days
- Profit sharing
- Internal growth opportunities
- An annual VDL party
- Employee discounts
- Participation in sporting activities
Ready to challenge yourself?
If this vacancy is what you are looking for? Get in touch with us by applying today!