Freelance Project Engineer Electrical & Automation

Project overview

For an international food producer in East Flanders, we are looking for an experienced Freelance Project Engineer for Electrical and Automation. You will support international investment and production projects and are responsible for the electrical and automation components of production machinery and systems worldwide.

In this role, you are part of a global engineering team dealing with large CAPEX projects. You will work on projects such as production line extensions, warehouse management automation (AGV systems), and similar applications. Up to 25% international travel is required depending on the project phase.

Your responsibilities include the development and supervision of electrical and automation projects for industrial production machinery, designing and adapting electrical schematics and control cabinets, programming PLC systems, HMI interfaces, and frequency converters, as well as coordinating technical work with internal teams, suppliers, and machine builders. You will support the implementation, testing, and commissioning of systems and supervise projects at international production sites.

We are looking for a versatile engineer with proven experience in electrical and automation engineering in industrial production environments. You have in-depth knowledge of both electrical hardware and industrial automation software. Experience with PLC programming, HMI systems, frequency converters, and industrial networks is required. Knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal and/or Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley) is necessary. Fluent English is required; additional language skills are an advantage. Willingness to travel internationally (20-25%) is required.

This freelance contract offers flexible working conditions and the opportunity to contribute to significant international projects.

Project details

• Start: In overleg
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Oost-Vlaanderen, BE
• Languages: German, English