Global Automation Lead

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future  

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting isa leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.  

The Global Automation Lead will collaborate with our global team to advance our Dosing Equipment into the future, with Industry 4.0 being just the beginning. In this role, you will be instrumental in implementing new digital processes and providing strategic advice. If you have innovative ideas about integration, communication protocols, paperless workflows, big data, and automation, this role is perfect for you! 

About The Role: Connect, Innovate, Automate 

Responsibilities:  

• Connect our equipment through the Cloud and various communication protocols. 

• Maintain production installations and propose and execute improvement projects. 

• Keep all software databases current and compliant with the latest standards. 

Skills and Expertise  

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 

• 7+ years of experience in industrial automation, with at least 2 years in a strategic leadership role. 

• Strong affinity with digital engineering, Industry 4.0, communication protocols, and IoT. 

• Experience with automation systems such as SCADA and Siemens TIA Portal, and leveraging Cloud integrations (we use Azure) in an embedded environment. 

• Fluency in English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus. 

Expectation from Role:  

• Serve as a strategic partner to the business, building on existing initiatives and creating new ones in automation within our dosing equipment department. 

• Develop the automation platform and scale it up to the customer level. 

• Act as the subject matter expert for all technical aspects related to our systems, collaborating closely with the IT Department to execute and support the department’s technological advancements.  

Why You Will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits:

• A full-time position in an international, dynamic environment. 

• Competitive remuneration package, good pension scheme, and 30 vacation days. 

• Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the broader SHV group. 

• The opportunity to travel globally around 10 times per year 

Next Steps

We value a seamless candidate experience and would like to respond within five (5) business days. The hiring process typically takes 4-6 weeks. For more information, please contact Sophie Grünewald [sophie.grunewald@nutreco.com]. We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production.