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.