Equipment Engineer

Are you working as an Electro & Control or Mechatronic Engineer at a machine builder or in another technical environment, is industry 4.0/5.0 a personal hobby and are you ready for the next step to a project-based role in the high-tech industry? Then Canon Production Printing in Venlo is looking for

you!

Equipment Engineer Control

40 hours per week, hybrid in Venlo (NL)

About the job

A day in the life: An Equipment Engineer is a technical entrepreneur and leverage their network to create new technical solutions. You have day-to-day contact with internal and external stakeholders. You plan your projects carefully, come up with technical solutions and make sure this will be implemented by a machine builder. Documentation should be updated, so our technical maintenance department can perform maintenance after finishing the project. But if there is an urgent technical issue in the factory that cannot be solved by our maintenance department, you will be the person that can solve the most challenging issues that others cannot solve.

Your main challenges

One of our primary objectives is to reduce our carbon footprint. The challenge we face is operating our older factories without relying on gas. You will be responsible for developing technical solutions to achieve this goal.

In addition, safety has become increasingly important compared to 25+ years ago. Consequently, we need to upgrade the safety features of our equipment to meet current standards. You will be tasked with conducting a risk evaluation, creating an action plan, and implementing a technical solution to address these safety requirements.

In addition to addressing technical challenges, you will have the opportunity to contribute to enhancing our standard operating procedures. Should you identify an area for improvement, you will be given the chance to address it.

About Canon Production Printing

The consumables and expendables for Canon Production Printing printers are primarily manufactured internally at our Venlo facilities. These facilities encompass a wide variety of factories, each with unique processes and equipment, offering an ideal environment for individuals with a technical inclination. The factories are at various stages of their technical and economic life cycles, with each stage presenting its own set of challenges. In some instances, the challenge is to maintain long-term continuity in a cost-effective manner, while in other cases, new factories need to be constructed from the ground up.

What you’ll do

As an Equipment Engineer, you will manage projects to optimize plant parts, from customer advice and design to commissioning and maintenance support. You will coordinate with internal teams and oversee outsourced equipment design.

Your professionalism and communication skills will ensure project completion within budget and on schedule. You will work with suppliers and various teams, identifying risks and developing long-term solutions while prioritizing safety and environmental standards.

Experience with the Machinery Directive and CE marking is required, along with safe industrial work training and a valid VCA-VOL certificate.

Who you’ll work with

You will join the Equipment Engineering Department which consists of approximately 25 employees. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of production equipment. Several existing production factories require upgrades to incorporate the latest technologies. Concurrently, we are developing a new factory dedicated to next-generation products. Your role will involve both upgrading current equipment to meet future needs and creating new equipment for upcoming products.

What you bring

We seek an individual who demonstrates initiative and is solution-oriented with analytical and critical thinking skills. You should be proficient in planning and organizing tasks and possess strong networking abilities to maintain contact with various internal and external customers. Additionally, the following job requirements must be met:

• Bachelor or master degree in Electro & Control, Software or Mechatronics.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as an Project Engineer at a machine builder or in an (industrial) production or process environment, supplemented with experience of working in projects.
• Experience with Siemens and/or Beckhoff PLC’s.
• Communicatively skilled in Dutch or willing to learn and English language.

What you’ll get from us

Besides a challenging working environment, scope for personal and professional development you will receive an interesting package of employment conditions;

• A competitive salary (range €3.700 - €6.000 gross per month)
• 38 vacation days
• Extra 13th month pay (8,6%), holiday allowance (8%) and commuting allowance
• Hybrid working possibilities for a healthy work-life balance
• A huge range of training and professional development opportunities
• A laptop and smartphone

Career opportunities

As an Equipment Engineer, there are numerous career opportunities available. These opportunities can be within the Equipment Engineering department, such as transferring between factories, advancing to a technical expert role, or assuming a team lead position. Additionally, there are opportunities outside the department in roles such as Production Engineering.

About Canon Production Printing
Canon Production Printing develops and manufactures high-tech printing products and workflow software for the commercial printing market and is part of Canon, a global provider of imaging technologies and services. Canon Production Printing operates on three continents, with approximately 3300 employees (end 2022) and has its global headquarters in Venlo, the Netherlands.

Further information about Canon Production Printing is available at cpp.canon.