As a member of the Engineering team, you will create the production facilities needed for our new insect production plants opening in the coming years. Together with the rest of the team, you will focus on managing the technical aspects of large-scale projects, such as designing and developing facility layouts. These responsibilities cover all phases of development, from brainstorming and evaluating concepts through troubleshooting and support on the facility floor. This involves creating facility designs as well as the technical responsibility for future facility builds (and maintaining an overview of these technical aspects). In lead (senior) positions, you will manage the budget and timeline of your own projects, and generate appropriate technical documentation (e.g. manuals, drawings, diagrams).

You can make a real difference by streamlining the project execution process, translating the conceptual facility design into manageable work packages, optimally selecting and guiding our subcontractors, and maintaining & guarding the interfaces between the different work packages. 

• You will become part of our mission: 'Food in balance with nature!'  
• You get the opportunity to work 2 or 3 days from home 
• A varied job where you can make the difference within a driven and inspiring team 
• There is an employee participation plan ('piece of the Protix pie')  
• The possibility to work flexible  
• A fast moving, entrepreneurial and sustainable work environment  
• There is a lot of room to take responsibility and to develop yourself further
• After 5 years, you may go on sabbatical for 6 weeks. We pay 50% for your time out! 
• Do you come by bike? Then you will also receive an allowance of €0.19 per km. Public transport is also fully reimbursed. 

Experience and education

• Bachelor or Master degree, in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or similar
• Relevant working experience as a engineer, technical manager or alike
• Good written and oral communication skills in English (and preferably Dutch)
• Living in The Netherlands, preferably close to Protix headquarters (Dongen)
• Experience in technical writing (specifications, test plans etc.) is an advantage
• Experience in contract management is an advantage

Skills and competencies 

• Results-driven and long-term focus, you keep the bigger picture in mind
• You work best in multidisciplinary teams
• You connect and communicate your (new) ideas easily at different levels (also with stakeholders and suppliers)
• You are proactive, see new opportunities and dare to challenge yourself and the team
• Excellent analytical skills 

We are on the brink of a global insect revolution. Protix is a fast-growing company and is leading this 'ento revolution' as an industry leader. Since 2009, our life mission has been to bring the food system back into balance with nature.   
With high-tech solutions, artificial intelligence, genetic enhancement programs and robotics, we produce the ingredient of the future : insects.    
The black soldier fly is a key player in bringing our mission to life. Their larvae provide us with a unique source of protein that is processed into feed for pets, fish, piglets and chickens, among others.  
  
Our values are a reflection of our culture. We are always looking for new talent who will go for the next step with us and recognize themselves in our values. Choosing Protix is a conscious choice, because it is important that our values also fit you. We care about our planet, are innovative & curious, open minded, diverse and always go for the best result.   

Do you want to work for the future and be part of our revolution? We would like to get in touch with you! Apply and connect with us on LinkedIn to keep up to date with our mission.  
 
It is good to know that for us your motivation and the match with our company is key. That is why we do not accept applicants who send only their CV without any motivation.