Junior Application Engineer Antwerp

We probably don't need to tell you that automation is the future. At Contec, we make it our mission to make industrial processes future-proof. We are in full growth and therefore constantly looking for new colleagues. Are you ready to build the factory of the future with us?

For our MOM (Manufacturing Operations Management) team, we are currently looking for a Junior Application Engineer.

Projects from A-Z, this is how we do it

At Contec, we realise projects from A to Z. Depending on the project, you will either work independently or as part of a team to realise the client's digitisation requirements. The assignments are often very different and versatile, so it is important that you are very interested in software development and getting to the bottom of industrial and administrative processes.

Some of your duties:

• As an application engineer, you form the bridge between the client and the Contec proprietary MOM application (CPMS). With the functional input of the client and the functional analyst, (complex) procedures are prototyped and implemented in the application. Here, listening to the client and understanding their processes and procedures is very important;
• Using best practices and coaching, you are able to collaborate with colleagues both to obtain and provide solutions. We strongly believe in knowledge sharing to take each other to a better level;
• You configure and set up in-house developed MOM systems for the customer;
• You draw up functional test plans for our internal tests as well as test plans that are run together with the customer for software acceptance;
• You support the customer regarding the installed software modules.

Passion for automation? It's you we're looking for

• You have a higher degree focused on Computer Science (Electronics-ICT, Applied Computer Science,...) or are equivalent through experience;
• You feel comfortable working project based;
• You think in a problem-solving and proactive way;
• You are assertive, communicative and customer-oriented;
• You have a driver's license;
• You speak and write Dutch and English fluently;
• You can work both autonomously and in a team;
• Affinity with concepts within the manufacturing or process world such as OEE, SPC, CIL, CIP and lean is a plus;
• Knowledge of these technologies is a requirement:
• SQL dialect (T-SQL)
• GIT
• Knowledge of these technologies is a plus:
• HTML5, CSS, JavaScript
• C#
• Automated testing
• Notion of industrial communication protocols such as OPC, MQTT...

Why Contec?

Be a part of the Contec group

With our 9 international offices, the Contec Group has some 250 motivated specialists who would love to welcome you to their team. We have a flat organisational structure resulting in an open and transparent atmosphere. Furthermore, our employees can participate in Contec's shareholder plan and are given the chance to work on international projects within a variety of sectors.

Guidance on the job

• A good balance of young talent and experienced colleagues ensure that you will receive appropriate guidance throughout your Contec career;
• A training offer for further development both personally and professionally.

Work-life balance

• Flexible hours: start between 07h00 & 09h30 and stop between 15h30 & 18h00;
• Glide hours;
• Possibility to work from home (1 day/week);
• 20 legal holidays, 12 ADV days and the option to buy up to 5 additional holidays through our cafeteria plan.

A salary package with the following additional benefits

• Meal vouchers;
• Group and hospitalisation insurance, insurance guaranteed income;
• Possibility of company car with fuel card (depending on position);
• Mobile phone subscription;
• Cafeteria plan.

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