Automation Engineer

At Paulig, we believe every meal, cup, and moment should be full of flavour — and that bold ideas can make the world a tastier, more sustainable place. As a house of iconic brands, we can make an impact that counts – and careers that matter. Now we’re looking for an Automation Engineer to join our passionate team and help us shape the future of food and beverages. You will be based in Roeselare, Belgium, report to the Automation Manager and be part of a great team of people based in our locations across Europe. Your role in the blend In your role as Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining a high level of automation standards, play a part in projects and support the technical teams to keep the factories running. In this role, you will: work together to design and implement technical projects as project manager, project leader or as member of a project team be responsible for automation and electrical related works make sure that our factories are up to date from an automation and electrical perspective provide information to start/prepare business cases for projects initiate, lead and participate in engineering projects to streamline production facilities as well as improving work environment and product quality Your key ingredients You would be a great fit if your background and experience would look similar to this: Bachelor or master of Science in Engineering or equivalent knowledge based on work experience. (Electromechanics, Automation,…) Analytical skills and mindset To enjoy this role, you need to be a team player with a positive and energetic can-do attitude, capability for building partnerships, and at the same time ability to work independently This position suits someone who enjoys working in fast moving area and is able to handle new directions and working with several tasks simultaneously Fluent in Dutch and English, knowledge of French is a plus Not afraid to travel to the different facilities Be part of the on-call duty Hands-on approach The flavours we bring Working at Paulig , a family owned company, means being part of an international community with bold ambitions and a n inclusive growth culture. We offer : A purpose-driven workplace – we’re building a healthier, more sustainable food culture. Continuous learning – access to LinkedIn Learning , and development programs. A passionate, international team – diverse backgrounds that spark creativity and collaboration. Other benefits dependent on country or role (you can add to include certain benefits for your country) A competitive salary supplemented with a wide range of benefits: meal vouchers, group insurance, 11 ADV days, seniority days, hospitalization & dental insurance, a company car, extensive training opportunities, as well as a Benefits at Work platform Every year, a relaxing team-building event takes place with your department. You can have your packages delivered to the Paulig Bring me box. We provide fresh fruit and fresh soup daily We offer a movement program in collaboration with a sports club We work with a specialized organization to support mental well-being You can purchase our products at attractive discounts in our Paulig shop. Interested? Join us on our journey to build a flavourful and more sustainable future. We review applications continuously, so please apply as soon as possible and bring your unique flavour to Paulig. Want to learn more about working at Paulig and what we offer? Visit www. . About Paulig Paulig is an international food and beverage company, growing a new, sustainable food culture – one that is good for both people and the planet. Paulig provides Tex Mex, snacks, coffees, world foods and spices. The company's brands include Santa Maria, Paulig, Conimex , Poco Loco and Zanuy , among others. In 2025, the company’s sales amounted to approximately EUR 1.39 billion . Paulig was founded in 1876 and is 100% owned by the Paulig family. The company has 2, 7 00 employees in 13 different countries united by the purpose 'For a life full of flavour '.