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Job SummaryTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a MES Engineer located in Oostrum, North Limburg, Netherlands.
Reporting to the Senior IT Manager, the MES Engineer will be responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, and support of MES solutions within complex logistics and light-assembly environments. You’ll work closely with Operations, Engineering, PSE, IT colleagues and customers to continuously improve processes and system stability.
What a typical day looks like:
- Translate operational and customer requirements into clear MES process and application
designs - Build and configure modular MES processes for logistics and light assembly flows
- Implement changes in MES and integration platforms (including FlexFlow, Brix, FCS and LinkX)
- Execute technical testing for changes and new releases
- Monitor systems, analyze incidents, and resolve problems structurally
- Perform process optimizations together with Engineering and Operations
- Ensure proper functional and technical documentation
- Act as a trusted technical partner for internal stakeholders and customers
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Automation, or similar
- Solid understanding of logistics and/or light assembly processes
- Experience in a technical design & delivery environment
- Strong SQL skills or the motivation to grow quickly
- Analytical and solution-oriented mindset
- Proactive, service-oriented, and communicative
What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:
- Stable, dynamically developing multinational corporate background
- Unique, forward-looking manufacturing technologies, professional work environment
- Exposure to wide range of businesses
- Opportunity for continuous professional development provided by various and challenging tasks
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in application support or IT operations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of system monitoring, incident management, and support processes
- Advanced English and (preferably) Dutch
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage begin on day one with options for dependents, alongside disability, life, mental‑health resources, and fertility/adoption and gender transition support. Plan choice and wellness programs indicate a robust healthcare offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, paid sick time, company‑wide shutdown days, and in some cases unlimited PTO point to extensive time‑off provisions. Flexible and hybrid work arrangements in certain teams further support work‑life balance.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly bonus checks and performance bonuses supplement base pay, and some roles can earn overtime at 1.5x. These elements strengthen the reliability of cash incentives.
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