Solution architect Datacenter Facilities

Automation, founded in 1961, is a Belgian engineering company active in the electrical energy market. Since then, the company has grown into a highly experienced and respected player offering low-voltage solutions and modular Data Center Facilities of the very highest quality. With more than 60 employees, the company has the knowledge, experience and expertise to always provide its customers, with the best solutions and the best service, to fulfil their business needs.

We do not only invest in our customers. Our employees are at least as important. At the start we provide extensive training. In the longer term, we provide valuable follow-up and offer you the opportunity to continue to develop your knowledge. In addition, we attach great importance to clear and short lines of communication. You will not be left with any questions because you can always count on your colleagues.

Due to our continued growth, we are looking for a Solution Architect for our Datacenter Facilities business unit to join our team.

As Solution Architect DCF, you will develop and deliver an end2end solution in line with a customer's business needs. This starts with the support of the sales department and will end with the transfer of the project to the after-sales department.

• You keep abreast of the latest technologies, products and solutions within the DCF domain in general and in more detail within the segment of your specialisation.

• You understand a customer's business needs and translate them into the best solution.

• You implement this solution by consolidating the domain project plans into an E2E project plan, production and/or installation files, electrical and mechanical plans.

• During implementation, you provide production guidelines, you monitor and steer until the delivery of this solution is in line with the highest quality, which will be delivered in-time and within the agreed budgets.

• You ensure that all user manuals are up to date.

• You support the Project Manager in organising and delivering (FAT and SAT) a DCF installation.

• You hold a Bachelor/Master's degree in Engineering Electricity/Electromechanics/Cooling Engineering (or equivalent through experience);

• You have a minimum of 5 years' experience in one or more of the following fields: electricity, mechanics, electronics, refrigeration, fire protection, access control or monitoring platform;

• You are able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and are familiar with different project management methodologies;

• You are passionate about the facilities aspect of data centres and willing to share knowledge and experience with others;

• You know how to motivate people and teams;

• You are fluent in Dutch/French and English;

• You are assertive and a good (change) communicator;

• Knowledge of Windows, MS Office and ERP systems (Navision is a plus.
  

What do we offer?

You will end up in a company with a flat structure that is in full growth. This offers you the opportunity to develop together with us. You will be surrounded by enterprising colleagues who want to go the extra mile. In this way, we provide the best service to our customers and keep our knowledge up-to-date at all times.

Of course, we also take into account a healthy work-life balance. Finally, we offer you an attractive salary supplemented with extra-legal benefits, such as a car and a bonus.