Automation Engineer, SCADA, – 12-Month Contract | Near Turnhout
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on. We are currently supporting a well-established, highly automated manufacturing business in the region to recruit an experienced Automation Engineer. This is a great opportunity to join a modern production environment with a strong focus on automation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Location: Near Turnhout, Belgium Contract: 12 months Start Date: ASAP / Flexible Rate: Market rates The Role You will be responsible for supporting and improving automated production systems, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and compliance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities PLC programming, testing, and troubleshooting of control systems Supporting and maintaining automated production lines Fault finding across electrical and control systems Working with SCADA systems to monitor performance and identify improvements Supporting continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives Key Skills & Experience Strong PLC programming experience (Rockwell, TIA7) Experience with HMIs xjsrcvq and control system architecture Knowledge of industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, Modbus) Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings Understanding of sensors and instrumentation (temperature, pressure, flow) Experience in manufacturing environments (food or process industry advantageous) Familiarity with GMP / HACCP standards is a plus