PC&IS Automation Technician (Process Control & Industrial Systems) - Startersfunctie Junior

Ready to launch a cool engineering career at a world-class manufacturing site behind legendary brands like Ariel, Pampers, Gillette, Pantene, Always, Lenor, and Oral-B ?

Imagine being the one who drives continuous upgrades in cutting-edge production systems — tuning machines and streamlining processes to keep quality top-notch.

If you get hyped by engineering challenges and love teaming up with operations, suppliers, and equipment vendors to bring fresh tech and innovative ideas to life, we want YOU .

We’re searching for tech-savvy engineers with skills and experience in power, controls, info systems, and automation projects to join our crew at the Mechelen Plant as a  PC&IS Automation Technician .

This job is perfect if you thrive in fast-paced settings and think outside the box. If you’re passionate about inventing, developing, reapplying, and rolling out new processes and packing technologies, then this role is calling your name!

YOUR MISSION

• Ensure reliability and top performance of high-tech warehouse equipment
• Work at the Mechelen P&G Distribution Centre with advanced automation: automated storage, conveyors, PLCs, scanners, and truck loading systems

Key tasks:

• Assist in commissioning the unique Automatic Dead-Pile Loading and Unloading (ADP) system — a P&G global first
• Program PLC stacking patterns for ADP and keep everything running smoothly
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and fix critical equipment
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives on KPIs like ADP, conveyor scanners, pallet throughput, and truck loading
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for smart, innovative solutions
• Act as liaison between Operations Technology and IT to ensure seamless tech integration

What to expect:

• Great training and mentoring to get you started strong
• Learn from experts and managers who truly invest in you
• Hands-on experience in a team built on trust, respect, and collaboration

SELECTION PROCESS:

We take your application seriously. Our selection consists of three steps:

• Your application
• Online assessments
• On-site interviews

This way, we make sure both you and us know this is the perfect match for your ambitions and our top team.

Check out this link to prepare yourself — and go for it!

THIS IS A PERFECT OPPORTUNITY IF YOU HAVE/ARE:

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in electromechanics or electronics
• Recent grad (up to 5 years) — bonus if you’ve got some supply chain experience
• Know your way around PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Solid understanding of automation, control systems, and maintenance
• Fluent in English (Dutch is a nice-to-have)

Extra Skills That’ll Make You Shine

• Always curious and hungry to improve and innovate
• Sharp problem-solver who pays attention to the little things
• Ready to learn and master the newest tech in the game
• Great team player who thrives working with people across different functions

WHAT YOU GET WITH US

A salary that matches your skills

We value your work, not just with a fair paycheck but also with yearly raises (yes, those extra bucks) and chances to grow when you show what you’re capable of.

Benefits that really matter

We go big on perks like:

• A pension plan so you can chill later in life
• Hospitalization and life insurance for that extra peace of mind
• A stock plan so you can share in our success
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (because mental health matters too!)
• An on-site medical service — super convenient

Bonus vibes

• Delicious hot and cold meals every day in our subsidized canteen — quality food, low price!
• On-site fitness facilities to keep you fit without expensive gym memberships

Chances are, you use our brands every day without even realizing it . Think Ariel, Dreft, Gillette, Oral-B, Pampers, Head & Shoulders, Swiffer… all iconic names from Procter & Gamble. With over 100,000 colleagues worldwide, we share one mission: creating cool, innovative products that make life easier for millions of people.

We’re also a big deal in Belgium. In Mechelen, we have a production site where we make our Dreft dishwasher tablets. Whether you’re a student, just starting out, or already experienced, here you get the chance to make real impact — locally and globally.

What does that mean concretely in Mechelen?

• Producing Dreft pouches on next-level, cutting-edge production lines
• Working alongside 315 colleagues who truly know each other (great vibes guaranteed)
• Using our unique Agile Connect/Disconnect system that fully automates our packaging lines

At P&G Mechelen, you’re not just working with big brands — you’re also part of the tech and innovation that make a difference worldwide.