Applications Engineer

Here’s what you’ll do:

Are you passionate about technology and its application in the manufacturing and warehousing sector? Do you have a keen interest in optimizing production processes and ensuring seamless integration of IT systems across multiple sites? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic team as an Applications Engineer.

As part of our Group Applications Team, you will be at the forefront of our manufacturing operations, playing a vital role in supporting and enhancing our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) across multiple factories in Europe. Your work will be critical in ensuring that our production processes are efficient, integrated, and continually improved.

Your key responsibilities:

• Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Support & Optimization: Provide expert support for our MES and associated production processes, ensuring smooth operations across multiple European factories.
• System Integration: Facilitate the seamless integration of the MES with other IT systems, including SAP PP, Agro, SCADA, and printing applications, ensuring data flows effortlessly between systems.
• Data Reporting & Analysis: Develop and enhance reporting on MES data, including key performance metrics like Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), to drive informed decision-making.
• IoT & Energy Reporting: Contribute to the rollout of IoT architecture and energy reporting initiatives, playing a pivotal role in our digital transformation journey.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify, define, and implement continuous improvements in our production and IT processes, ensuring we remain at the cutting edge of manufacturing technology.
• Project Participation: Collaborate as a key team member on MES-related projects, from conception through to implementation, ensuring successful delivery and adoption.
• Documentation: Maintain and document support procedures, ensuring knowledge is shared and accessible across the team.

This is where you recognize yourself:

• Bachelor's degree or have equivalent experience. A degree in IT/ICT is an asset but not a strict requirement
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years' experience working in manufacturing environments, with exposure to production processes and MES software. Experience with Objective or production automation is an advantage
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to delve into the details while also understanding the bigger picture
• Your communication skills are top-notch, enabling you to work effectively with various stakeholders, from production teams to senior management
• You are open to short trips within Europe to support our various sites
• You speak Dutch fluently and have a good knowledge of English
• You embody Ardo’s core values by being customer-focused, taking ownership, acting with passion, and leading with authenticity

What’s in it for you?

We offer you the opportunity to be part of an authentic and sustainable international company, with real growth opportunities and the freedom to actively participate in shaping the business and the opportunity to develop professionally.

You will receive a full remuneration package in line with the level of this position.

We care for our people and create family-friendly surroundings by offering the flexibility to work 2 days/week from home.