Automation Engineer

Airswift; Wallonië; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift seeks an experienced Automation Engineer to join our global projects. The role focuses on Siemens PLC programming (TIA Portal), design and commissioning of Industrial Ethernet networks, HMI design, and safety concept development across customer sites worldwide.

You will collaborate with cross-functional international teams, review P&IDs and instrument lists, and support FAT activities. Domestic and international travel for short- to medium-term assignments is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering or related field.
• Experience in automation engineering or related field.
• Experience with process plant industry products and technologies.
• Experience with cross-functional international teams.
• On-site commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting of automation systems.
• Experience managing complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Siemens PLC programming and commissioning using TIA Portal.
• Design and commissioning of industrial networks (Industrial Ethernet and Modbus).
• Functional analysis and safety concept development.
• Customer signal interface and HMI design.
• FAT support at supplier sites and network topology concepts.
• Profinet architecture knowledge and diagnostics.
• Review of P&IDs, SIL calculations, instrument lists, wiring diagrams.
• IEC 62443 cybersecurity basics and secure network design.

Skills

Siemens PLC programming (TIA Portal)

Industrial networks (Ethernet, Modbus)

HMI design

P&IDs review & SIL calculations

Network redundancy concepts (MRP, ring

Profinet architecture & diagnostics

Cybersecurity concepts (IEC 62443)

Autonomy on customer sites

Cross-functional international teams

Troubleshooting automation systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering or related field

Tools

TIA Portal

Industrial Ethernet

Modbus

Profinet

Safety programming certification (TIA Safety or equivalent)

P&IDs, SIL calculations tools

Cybersecurity standards knowledge

Job description

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering or a related field

Required Experience:

• Experience in automation engineering or a related field
• Experience with process plant industry products and technologies
• Experience working with cross-functional international teams
• Experience in on-site commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting of automation systems
• Experience managing complex projects in a fast-paced environment

Required Skills:

• Siemens PLC programming and commissioning using TIA Portal
• Design and commissioning of industrial networks including Industrial Ethernet and Modbus
• Functional analysis and safety concept development
• Customer signal interface and HMI design
• Component check and FAT support at supplier sites
• Implementation and configuration of network redundancy concepts including MRP and ring topologies
• Knowledge of Profinet architecture, diagnostics, and troubleshooting
• Ability to review and work with P&IDs, SIL calculations for instrumentation, equipment lists, wiring diagrams, and instrument lists
• Basic knowledge of industrial cybersecurity standards such as IEC 62443 and secure network design principles
• Strong problem-solving capability during commissioning phases and under operational pressure
• Ability to work autonomously on customer sites and adapt to different environments and cultures
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with clients, suppliers, and remote engineering teams
• Ability to define work packages, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and support technical document preparation
• Willingness and availability to perform commissioning activities worldwide and undertake short- to medium-term assignments abroad

Required Certifications:

• Safety programming certification such as Siemens Safety / TIA Safety or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• ATEX knowledge

About Airswift:

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.