Automation Engineer
Job Description:
About Us
E2M Technologies BV, part of the MTS group, is a fast-growing high-tech company headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with manufacturing facilities in Mijdrecht.
We design, develop and manufacture electric motion and control loading systems for applications such as vehicle simulation, entertainment rides and R&D environments. Our products are exported and serviced worldwide.
At E2M, we combine engineering excellence with an informal, dynamic and collaborative working culture.
To strengthen our Systems Engineering team, we are looking for an enthusiastic Automation Engineer with a passion for high-tech systems.
As part of the Systems Engineering team, you will be responsible for the electrical, system, control, and safety design of our advanced systems. You will contribute to the development of new solutions as well as the improvement and maintenance of existing systems.
In this role, you will focus in particular on motion control and functional safety, including configuring servo drives and developing safety PLC applications using Beckhoff TwinCAT.
Key Responsibilities
As our Automation Engineer, you will:
Configure and tune servo drives for high-performance motion systems, including parameterization, loop tuning, and diagnostics.
Develop and configure safety PLC applications using Beckhoff TwinCAT and TwinSAFE.
Design electrical and control systems for E2M products.
Participate in internal and customer design reviews.
Create electrical schematics and engineering documentation for internal use and customer deliverables.
Test, commission, and troubleshoot systems both in-house and on-site at customer locations worldwide.
Provide technical support to the sales and customer support teams.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Hands-on experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 or a similar PLC/automation engineering environment.
Knowledge of engineering, design, and safety standards, including EN, CE, and functional safety requirements.
Experience with EPLAN or a similar electrical engineering CAD tool is considered an advantage.
Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
Willingness and ability to travel internationally for commissioning and customer support.
What You Bring
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially in complex technical environments.
A hands-on, practical approach to solving automation and control challenges.
The ability to analyze technical issues and implement effective, structured solutions.
A collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely with engineering, production, and suppliers.
Professional communication skills and a customer‑oriented attitude.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities within a dynamic, project-driven environment.
Why Join Us?
A unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge high-tech systems.
A modern, informal working environment with short communication lines.
Freedom to take ownership and contribute directly to project outcomes.
A collaborative and internationally oriented team culture.
Competitive salary and benefits.
The chance to broaden your engineering experience across design, production, testing, and customer interaction.
