Automation Engineer

Belgium | Sept. 3, 2026

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Company: HOUSE OF RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS BV

Country: Belgium

Type: Onsite

Employment: Contract

Description: Position

We are looking for an engineer for a large technical company in Merelbeke. You will participate in automation projects within the Research & Development department. Do you have knowledge of PLC, SCADA and Python?

Then you might be the suitable candidate!

What are your tasks?

As an R&D automation engineer, you contribute independently or in a team to internal development and standardization. From programming to transfer to the project team with the necessary aftercare and documentation.
You consult with the team about the specifications and design.
Based on the application, you take care of the programming of PLC, HMI and/or SCADA.
You work as an internal developer on the standard logic intended for 1 of our following industrial domains: Process, discrete/motion, robotics/AMR, custom machine construction.
Depending on competence and commitment, you can grow into a senior position within the same domain where you coordinate and manage fellow engineers.
Works from our office in Merelbeke

Profile

Which profile are we looking for?

Master or bachelor's degree with preference in Industrial Sciences Automation, Electrical Engineering or Electromechanics ica.
3-5 years of software experience, PLC and SCADA
Experience with Siemens S7, TIA, WinCC, Inition is a plus. Experience with other programming languages is a plus. such as Python, C#, SQL.
Adept and proactive
An eye for detail, a thoughtful thinker who leaves nothing to chance, investigates and asks critical questions. When necessary I work pragmatically without losing sight of quality.
Having graphic insight is a plus.
You can express yourself fluently in Dutch. You understand and speak English and you can get by in French.
You are in possession of a driving license B

What you get from us

What do you get in return?