Qualified Maintenance & Automation Technician – Netherlands

About the role

We are looking for a qualified Maintenance & Automation Technician to join a highly automated production environment in the Netherlands. You will work with modern PLC‑driven equipment, combining hands‑on mechanical work with software‑based troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Perform planned and breakdown maintenance on automated production equipment.
• Diagnose faults in PLCs, drives, sensors and control systems (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley or similar).
• Implement small programming changes and parameter adjustments under engineering supervision.
• Support installation, commissioning and continuous‑improvement projects.
• Log issues and contribute to root‑cause analyses with the engineering team.

Required profile

• Technical qualification in Mechatronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (technician level).
• Practical maintenance experience in an automated production setting.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, industrial drives, sensors and networking.
• Analytical mindset with a curiosity for understanding underlying causes.

Required skills

• PLC programming (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley)
• Industrial drive configuration
• Sensor integration and troubleshooting
• Industrial networking
• Parameter adjustment and minor code changes

What we offer

• Access to modern automation equipment and real‑world exposure.
• Full support for a highly skilled migrant visa and relocation to the Netherlands.
• Clear development path toward automation specialist or controls engineering roles.
• Long‑term placements with respected Dutch clients.