PLC Engineer, Scada, Allen Bradley, CANbus

Automation / PLC Specialist – Contract Opportunity | Near Geel

We are currently partnering with a leading, highly automated manufacturing site in the Kempen region to recruit an experienced Automation / PLC Specialist.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a cutting-edge production environment with strong investment in automation, robotics, and advanced engineering systems.

Contract: 6 months (with strong likelihood of extension)
Start Date: Within 2 weeks

The Role
You'll play a key role in maintaining, improving, and troubleshooting highly automated production systems in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities
PLC programming, troubleshooting, and optimisation
Supporting automated production lines and control systems
Working with SCADA systems to monitor and improve performance
Diagnosing faults across electrical, control, and network systems
Contributing to continuous improvement and automation projects

Key Skills & Experience
Strong PLC experience (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley)
Industrial networking & protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, ProfiNet, CANbus)
Experience with SCADA systems for production monitoring
Robotics integration (pick-and-place, packaging, palletising, EOAT)
Knowledge of sensors & instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, feedback loops)
Background in manufacturing or process environments
Fluent Dutch (essential)

Why Apply?
Work on a high-tech, automated site with advanced systems
Excellent hourly rate
Strong chance of contract extension
Opportunity to work on robotics and next-gen automation projects