What's the job about?

As a Control Engineer at Green Simplicity, you will take the lead in the control engineering design of all systems within our innovative cultivation concepts. You ensure that all systems are seamlessly connected and that they function optimally. You:

• Design and implements measurement and control systems for climate and cultivation systems.
• Evaluate and design electrical diagrams and prepare IO lists.
• Design user-friendly interfaces for software and supervise software development.
• Are responsible for the commissioning of systems and the management of technical documentation.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, both during design and after delivery.
• Monitor systems remotely and proactively intervene in the event of disruptions.
• Divide your time between work in the office (60%) and work with customers and suppliers (40%).

This is you:

We are looking for a driven professional with the following profile:

• Education and experience: HBO or MBO level in electrical engineering, industrial automation, control engineering or a comparable education.
• Technical skills: Experience with PLCs such as Priva Blue ID and Beckhoff is a plus.
• Problem-solving skills: You are a master at solving technical issues and always work with a focus on quality.
• Practical: Can work independently on project location with control cabinets, sensors and PLCs.
• Character traits: You are a team player who can work independently, is eager to learn and proactive.
• Affinity: Experience in the horticultural sector or a strong affinity with technology is an advantage.

This is us:

At Green Simplicity you get the chance to be involved in the development of groundbreaking technologies, learn new things and work closely with technical colleagues. A dynamic and stimulating work environment where your efforts make a difference for the company and the sector. In addition, we offer:

• An attractive salary depending on your knowledge and experience.
• A position for 40 hours a week.
• 25 days of vacation on a full-time basis.
• 13 ADV days (to be recorded or paid out in consultation)
• Employment conditions in accordance with the collective labor agreement for the Metal & Technology sector and participation in the Metal & Technology Pension Fund (PMT).
• You feel at home in a warm organization with young professional colleagues, where people work hard and there is a lot of attention for conviviality and fun team activities.
• Space for new initiatives and ideas. We are always open to that. Whether you work with us for a week, a month or a year.
• Personal growth opportunities for a technical green future.

About Green Simplicity

Green Simplicity, located in Andijk (main location) and Wateringen, is part of GreenV, a group of companies active worldwide in horticulture. The research systems of Green Simplicity Research enable growers and breeders to perform plant-oriented research to test the maximum potential of crops in a (fully) controlled environment, with various variables such as LED lighting, humidity, irrigation, CO2 and temperature.

Green Simplicity Concepts then offers a suitable solution for the next steps. This solution can consist of scaling up the total production. Whether it concerns scaling up one variable, such as climate or lighting in the greenhouse, or full control in an automated multi-layer cultivation system without daylight. Green Simplicity Concepts develops and builds these systems for the cultivation and production of food and other flowers and plants, in a fully controlled environment.