đź’ˇ Join our mission: Become our first Electrical & Automation Engineer!
At C2CA Technology, we’re on a mission to transform waste concrete into sustainable building materials – helping reduce 8% of global CO₂ emissions. 🌍 Founded by Delft Enterprises, Delft University of Technology, and GBN, we’ve turned bold ideas into groundbreaking technologies at our demonstration site in Hoorn.
As we scale up from pilot to our first commercial facility, we’re looking for a hands-on Electrical & Automation Engineer to help build, implement and maintain the control systems for our industrial processes. This is a unique opportunity to build our automation systems from the ground up and be part of the transition to full-scale production.
đź”§ Key Responsibilities
Automation & Control Implementation
- Program and configure PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Schneider) to automate process equipment.
- Design and test automation logic based on specifications from process and R&D engineers.
- Optimize, troubleshoot, and maintain automation systems as production ramps up.
- Modify PLC logic and automation systems based on operational feedback.
Electrical Design Support
- Collaborate on the design and integration of electrical components for automated systems.
- Work with hardware vendors and partners to integrate automation hardware on site.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Work closely with our R&D, production, and maintenance teams to improve uptime, reliability and automation efficiency.
- Communicate technical decisions clearly across the team.
- Stay up to date with trends in automation and electrification, and bring new ideas to the table.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety regulations and standards.
- Promote a culture of safe and sustainable engineering practices.
This role is perfect for someone who loves problem-solving, enjoys working in multidisciplinary teams, and wants to push the boundaries of sustainable innovation.
🎯 Who you are:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience designing, programming, and maintaining automation systems.
- Proficient in PLC programming (e.g. Schneider, Siemens) and control systems.
- Able to translate control logic into working software and troubleshoot issues independently.
- Comfortable working hands-on on site when needed.
- Strong communicator, collaborative, and proactive.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- Passionate about sustainability and excited to help build something from scratch.
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience with SCADA systems or HMI design.
- Basic scripting skills (e.g. Python, MATLAB)
- Familiarity with industrial power and electrical systems.
- Experience in scale-up environments or cross-functional startup teams.
🚀 Why join us?
- Work on meaningful sustainability challenges with real-world impact.
- Join a fast-growing startup where you can help shape the technology and the culture.
- Hybrid working: from home or our Rotterdam office.
- Competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications.
- Employee Stock Options - be part of our success!
- Opportunities for personal & professional growth (training, industry events).
- Bi-annual offsite international company events - connect, learn and innovate together.
- A purpose-driven company tackling on the world's biggest environmental challenges.
- A chance to work on innovative, sustainable technologies in an inspiring startup environment.
Ready to make a real impact?
We’d love to hear from you! Apply now – together, let's build a sustainable future. 🌱
At C2CA Technology, we believe diversity drives innovation. 🚀
Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and perspective might be exactly what we need!