We are looking for an experienced Freelance Automation Engineer to support industrial and manufacturing automation projects in Mechelen.
Key responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions for industrial systems
* Program and troubleshoot PLC/SCADA systems
* Support commissioning, testing, and optimization of automated processes
* Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and IT teams on-site
1. Required skills
* Strong experience with PLC programming (e.g. Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider)
* Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g. OPC UA, Modbus, Profinet)
* Hands-on background in industrial automation / manufacturing environments
* Ability to work independently as a freelancer
2. Practical details
* Location: Mechelen (on-site / hybrid)
* Contract: Freelance
* Start: ASAP
* Duration: Long-term potential