Automation & Controls Team Lead – Utrecht

Want to be part of the AI and data-centre boom? This is your chance to join one of the world’s largest independently owned automation companies — a trusted partner in mission-critical industries like data centres, manufacturing, and energy.

Why join?

• Expertise in data-centre automation, delivering Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) for hyperscale and colocation operators across Europe.
• Vendor-independent solutions, working with platforms like Rockwell, Siemens, and others to provide flexible, future-proof automation systems without vendor lock-in.
• Involvement in the full project lifecycle, from initial design and architecture through implementation, commissioning, and ongoing support.
• Advanced monitoring and integration capabilities, including Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), capacity planning, and integration with IT systems like ServiceNow.
• Global reach with local impact — 35+ years of engineering excellence with offices across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Role overview

Based in Utrecht, Netherlands, you’ll lead small teams of engineers across EU-wide projects. Your work will cover the design, installation, and testing of automation systems — spanning PLC, SCADA, BMS, and EPMS.

What you’ll bring

• Strong PLC and SCADA programming experience (data-centre background not required — full training provided)
• Proven leadership and team-management skills
• Fluent English and an EU passport, with flexibility to travel up to 40% of the year

What’s on offer

• Clear career progression opportunities within a global automation leader
• The chance to work on some of Europe’s most advanced and high-profile data-centre projects
• If you want to combine hands-on technical work with leadership in a fast-growing, future-focused sector, this is the ideal opportunity.
• End to end responsibility for completely custom projects.