Automation Engineer - Limburg - 9 months freelance/ZZP

Automation Engineer - PLC/Process Automation

Limburg, Netherlands

Freelance Contract – 9 months

Hybrid

The Role:

A large production facility in the Limburg region is upgrading several automated production lines and utilities systems as part of an ongoing plant modernisation program.

They are looking for an Automation Engineer to support the development and optimisation of PLC-based control systems across process equipment and production lines.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and modify PLC programs (Siemens platforms preferred)
• Configure HMI and SCADA systems for production processes
• Integrate process instrumentation and electrical systems with PLC control systems
• Support system testing, debugging and optimisation during commissioning
• Work closely with electrical, process and maintenance teams to improve system performance
• Troubleshoot automation and control system issues on production equipment

Requirements:

• 5+ years' experience with PLC programming in industrial environments
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal or similar PLC platforms
• Experience working with automated production lines or process plants