Industrial Automation System Design & Integration Engineer - Cranes
Siemens
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Join the force behind the world’s most advanced harbor cranes.
At Siemens Cranes, we are global leaders in crane automation and electrification. With over 5,000 container cranes powered by our automation solutions—and a growing number of fully automated terminals—we are reshaping the future of port logistics. We’re expanding our team in The Hague and looking for a Specialist Solution Engineer to help us engineer safer, smarter crane systems.
What you’ll do
As a Solution Engineer, you’ll take part in complex projects involving motion control, machine safety, and automation. You will be responsible for designing, programming, and testing software that ensures safe crane operations. Projects typically last 3–6 months and are executed in close collaboration with our project, lead, and test engineers.
- Design and validate integrated software solutions for crane automation.
- Engineer safe and efficient motion control systems using TIA Portal or similar platforms.
- Collaborate with Project Engineers, Lead Engineers (responsible for safety), and Test Engineers.
- Standardize solutions to improve engineering efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Conduct functional and safety testing; support commissioning on-site globally (2x4 weeks/year).
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Software Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in industrial automation or machine engineering.
- Hands-on experience with TIA Portal (or similar automation platforms).
- Understanding of motion control principles and safety systems in machine design.
- Experience with PC programming environments; additional languages (e.g. C++, C#, SQL) are a plus.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Ability to document technical requirements and procedures clearly.
- Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.
- Willingness to travel for work (two periods of four weeks per year).
- Possession of a Dutch driver’s license or willingness to obtain one.
At Siemens, we stand for quality and entrepreneurship, which is reflected in the working environment and (international) relationships. In return for high expectations, we offer freedom and flexibility: you organize your work as it suits you. Would you like to develop further? Choose a training course on our digital "Learning World" or discuss it during a "Growth Talk" with your manager and you will know exactly what options are available to you. You will also get:
- A salary appropriate to your background.
- The opportunity to work on the most exciting projects in this fast-paced market, worldwide.
- Enthusiastic colleagues and a buddy who will show you around within the group and the company.
- An annual health budget of EUR 150 and participation in our attractive share program.
- The ability to compile part of your employment conditions using the Benefits Budget, which is 22.63% of your gross monthly salary (including 8% holiday allowance). You can use this budget for additional leave, an extra payment at a time of your choice, or for tax-favorable expenses, such as our bicycle or sustainability plan.
- 20 days of leave and 6 ADV days.
Please note: Screening and an online assessment are part of the application process.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
