Verhaert Consulting is currently supporting a leading international engineering and technology company in the search for an experienced Freelance Automation Engineer.
This assignment offers the opportunity to work on complex industrial automation projects within a highly technical environment, contributing to the development, implementation, validation, and optimization of software solutions used in advanced production and process systems.
Your Responsibilities
- Design, develop, implement, test, install, and maintain automation software solutions.
- Prepare software validation and documentation packages in accordance with quality standards.
- Act as the technical reference point for software-related topics throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders.
- Ensure projects are delivered according to quality, cost, and planning objectives.
- Support troubleshooting, commissioning, and continuous improvement activities.
- Contribute to the standardization and optimization of software development practices.
Your Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Automation, Software Engineering, or equivalent through experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial automation and software development.
- Strong expertise with:
- Siemens TIA Portal
- SCL, STL and LAD programming languages
- SQL databases
- .NET development
- Experience with Schneider Drives is considered a strong asset.
- Solid understanding of industrial automation architectures and software validation.
- Fluent in English.
- Knowledge of Dutch is an advantage.
- Living within approximately 45 minutes of Halle or willing to commute regularly.
Assignment Details
- Freelance contract.
- Long-term assignment within an international industrial environment.
- Opportunity to work on technically challenging automation projects.
- Collaboration with experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Hybrid discussions possible depending on project requirements.
- Start date: ASAP.
Interested?
Would you like to learn more about this confidential freelance opportunity?
Feel free to apply via LinkedIn or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.