Are you passionate about shaping the future of solar energy? We are seeking an enthusiastic Lead Engineer in Electrical & Automation (PLC) to become a key player in our engineering team in The Hague. If you’re ready to take on a new challenge in a rapidly growing global market, this opportunity is for you!

The Role

As a Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, programming/configuring, testing, debugging, and commissioning control systems for solar simulators. You’ll also integrate these systems into solar panel production lines. You’ll manage the PLC team, taking the lead to ensure that projects meet specifications, quality standards, and deadlines.

What a Typical Day Might Include:

• Leading, mentoring, and guiding fellow PLC/control engineers
• Acting as the key link between individual engineers and the Engineering Manager
• Designing new functionalities and enhancing existing systems in the PLC of solar simulators
• Collaborating with software engineers to create user-friendly HMIs for machine control
• Providing remote (and occasionally on-site) support to the service team and customers during commissioning, updates, and troubleshooting of PLC systems
• Testing operating systems and troubleshooting alongside mechanics and engineers in production
• Travelling to customer sites to install new solar simulators (if this aligns with your interests)

What We’re Looking For:

You thrive in an environment where you can:

• Develop advanced control systems
• Mentor and support other engineers
• Engage in hands-on work with machines
• Troubleshoot and fully understand solar simulator operations
• Continuously learn and innovate
• Collaborate with an international team of colleagues and clients

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Over 5 years of experience as a (senior) PLC engineer
• Proficiency with Beckhoff (TwinCAT), Allen-Bradley, or Siemens, including programming in ST (structured text) and OOP (object-oriented programming)
• Basic knowledge of electrical measurement and troubleshooting
• Ability to take ownership of projects from start to finish
• Strong alignment with management, customer service, and sales teams
• Must be fluent in Dutch

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bradley Wilkins