Job Description
Medior PLC & Automation Engineer
Location: Dessel, Belgium
Work Model: Fully Onsite – No Remote
Employment Type: Full-time Contract
Duration: 4 months
Start Date: ASAP
Level: Medior
Role Overview
We are looking for a Medior PLC & Automation Engineer to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, optimisation, and technical development of industrial installations.
You will work hands-on with Siemens PLC systems, SCADA, automation, instrumentation, and process control, while contributing to technical projects and improvements within a highly regulated industrial environment.
The role requires a practical, problem-solving mindset and the ability to work safely and efficiently in a technically demanding environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and follow up on complex technical and maintenance activities.
- Perform and coordinate major maintenance tasks.
- Support and execute projects within the automation and instrumentation domain.
- Analyse, troubleshoot, and resolve technical faults, alarms, and process disturbances.
- Identify potential issues and implement solutions to prevent recurring failures.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, technical documentation, and logbooks.
- Create and update technical drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and process control documentation.
- Translate functional requirements into technical analyses and solutions.
- Design and implement PLC controls, installation modifications, and automation solutions.
- Select the required materials and components for technical modifications.
- Program interfaces connecting process installations with the corporate network.
- Set up and manage automation networks and industrial communication interfaces.
- Participate in internal and external project teams and technical meetings.
- Provide technical and operational instructions to internal and external personnel.
- Train colleagues on modifications and improvements to installations.
- Follow up on technical works and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree or graduate degree in a technical field, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Several years of relevant experience in a similar PLC / Automation / Instrumentation role.
- Strong hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs.
- Knowledge of SCADA systems.
- Experience in industrial automation and process control.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with technical design and programming.
- Understanding of automation and industrial networking.
- Ability to interpret technical documentation and analyse technical problems.
- Hands-on and solution-oriented approach.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external teams.
- Awareness of working within a highly regulated industrial environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience with industrial automation networks.
- Experience connecting process installations to corporate networks.
- Experience with instrumentation and measurement & control systems.
- Experience delivering technical improvement projects.
- Experience providing technical training or guidance to colleagues.
- Experience working in nuclear, energy, chemical, manufacturing, or other highly regulated environments.
Language
- Dutch: Native or bilingual proficiency
Working Environment
- Daytime working hours.
- Fully onsite in Dessel, Belgium.
- Flexible approach based on operational priorities.
- Technically challenging environment with opportunities to contribute to long-term installation optimisation.
Important: Candidates should be prepared to confirm whether they currently hold a company/security clearance and provide details if they do not.
