Commissioning Engineer

Role description

We are currently recruiting for an Automation & Commissioning Engineer to join a growing automation business in Amsterdam.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with 2–3 years of automation experience who wants to develop their technical expertise while working on highly automated packing and palletising systems across the food & beverage, pharmaceutical and wider industrial sectors.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience across the full commissioning process, work with a range of automation technologies and travel internationally to customer sites across the Netherlands and wider Europe.

The company is committed to developing its engineers and offers structured training, mentorship and a clear pathway towards future Project Manager or Technical Team Leader positions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the installation, pre-commissioning and start‑up of automated packing and palletising systems
• Commission complete production lines and integrate PLC logic with third‑party equipment
• Develop and modify PLC programmes using Ladder Logic and Structured Text
• Work with Siemens, Rockwell and B&R automation platforms
• Configure and troubleshoot communication networks, VFDs, servomotors and automation peripherals
• Integrate equipment including robotics, labellers, barcode readers, checkweighers and vision systems
• Read and interpret electrical schematics
• Troubleshoot automation and electrical issues during commissioning
• Travel to customer sites across the Netherlands and Europe to support system start‑up
• Work from home between commissioning projects

What You’ll Gain:

• Structured technical training and ongoing mentorship
• Hands‑on experience commissioning complete automated production lines
• Exposure to multiple PLC platforms and automation technologies
• International experience working directly at customer sites
• The opportunity to develop towards Project Manager or Technical Team Leader positions
• A varied role where you can continue building your technical and organisational skills as the company grows

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience working with PLCs
• 2–3 years of automation setup, commissioning or similar experience
• Experience with Structured Text
• Strong PLC programming skills, particularly with Siemens
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Industrial Engineering, Electronics or a related engineering discipline
• Fluent or professional English
• Willingness to travel across Europe
• Valid passport and driving licence
• Right to work in the Netherlands

Package:

• Overtime paid at 150%
• Company credit card covering business expenses
• Dedicated budget for home‑office setup
• Structured training and long‑term career development
• International travel opportunities
• Home‑based working between customer projects

Interested?

If you’re an Automation Engineer looking to take the next step in your career and gain broader experience across PLC programming, commissioning and complete automated systems, we’d be interested in hearing from you.