Automation / PLC Specialist – Contract Opportunity | Near Geel
We are currently partnering with a leading, highly automated manufacturing site in the Kempen region to recruit an experienced Automation / PLC Specialist.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a cutting-edge production environment with strong investment in automation, robotics, and advanced engineering systems.
Contract: 6 months (with strong likelihood of extension)
Start Date: Within 2 weeks
The Role
You’ll play a key role in maintaining, improving, and troubleshooting highly automated production systems in a fast-paced industrial setting.
Key Responsibilities
* PLC programming, troubleshooting, and optimisation
* Supporting automated production lines and control systems
* Working with SCADA systems to monitor and improve performance
* Diagnosing faults across electrical, control, and network systems
* Contributing to continuous improvement and automation projects
Key Skills & Experience
* Strong PLC experience (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley)
* Industrial networking & protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, ProfiNet, CANbus)
* Experience with SCADA systems for production monitoring
* Robotics integration (pick-and-place, packaging, palletising, EOAT)
* Knowledge of sensors & instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, feedback loops)
* Background in manufacturing or process environments
* Fluent Dutch (essential)
Why Apply?
* Work on a high-tech, automated site with advanced systems
* Excellent hourly rate
* Strong chance of contract extension
* Opportunity to work on robotics and next-gen automation projects