Automation Engineer – Dairy Production
Location: Ghent, Belgium
Work Setup: Hybrid
Contract Type: Freelance / ZZP
Contract Length: 12 months
Start: ASAP
A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
A dairy production company near Ghent is looking for an Automation Engineer to support production line upgrades and process automation projects across a large-scale manufacturing site.
The factory operates fully automated processing, batching and packaging systems integrated with Siemens PLC and SCADA environments.
Role Responsibilities
* Develop and modify Siemens PLC software for dairy processing systems
* Support commissioning and troubleshooting activities on production lines
* Configure and maintain HMI and SCADA systems
* Support automation upgrades across filling, batching and CIP systems
* Work closely with production and maintenance teams during implementation phases
Requirements
* Strong xphnsxz experience with Siemens TIA Portal and industrial automation
* Experience within food, dairy or process manufacturing environments
* Experience commissioning and troubleshooting automated production systems
* Understanding of batching, process control and CIP systems preferred
* Dutch mandatory