Freelance Rockwell Automation Engineer (ControlLogix / Studio 5000) – Ghent–Brugge
For an industrial production environment in the Ghent / Brugge region, we are looking for a senior Freelance Automation Engineer with strong Rockwell Automation expertise to take ownership of the automation scope across complex production line projects.
This role is Rockwell-centric and suited to engineers who have acted as the technical reference for ControlLogix-based systems, supplier validation, and on-site commissioning.
Your role
Own the full Rockwell automation scope within multidisciplinary project teams
Act as technical reference for Rockwell standards, architecture, and motion control
Report functionally to the Lead Engineer and hierarchically to the Automation Engineering Manager
Prepare RFQs, support tendering, and manage supplier interfaces together with procurement
Define automation and safety strategies, including:
Rockwell-based production line and OT network architecture
Machine-to-machine and upstream system interfacing
Safety zoning and machine safety concepts
Validate supplier compliance with internal automation standards during:
Contract phase
Detailed design and execution
Commissioning and start-up
Hands-on support during commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation phases
Required expertise (non-negotiable)
Rockwell Automation : ControlLogix, Studio 5000, Kinetix – mandatory & core to the role
Commissioning and troubleshooting of Rockwell-based production lines
OT networks: industrial switching, VLANs, machine communication
Machine Directive & CE compliance
Electrical safety standards (EN 60204-1)
Field cabling and on-site industrial commissioning experience
Nice to have
Siemens automation experience (TIA Portal, S7)
Experience working with multiple OEMs and system integrators
Language & mobility
Dutch-speaking engineers strongly preferred
English required for technical documentation and international stakeholders
Willingness to travel abroad for short assignments (typically 2–3 weeks)
Contract details
Freelance / Contract – 6 months + extension
Full-time, project-based assignment
Location: Ghent–Brugge region (on-site presence required)
If this role isn't the right fit, feel free to reach out — we are supporting several Rockwell-focused automation projects across Belgium and can discuss alternatives on a call.