Consultant – Automation & Digital Transformation

Quariq; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AG Solution, now part of the Quariq Group, seeks a Consultant – Automation & Digital Transformation to help industrial clients modernize production using automation technologies and best practices. You will combine technical expertise with clear communication to guide people and processes through meaningful change.

You will analyze processes, design automation architectures, and support full project lifecycles from design through commissioning and post-go-live improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong background in industrial automation techniques and project delivery.
• Ability to translate business challenges into automated solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English; Dutch is a plus but not required.

Responsabilités

• Analyse production processes and identify automation improvements.
• Collaborate with operators, engineers, and management to translate needs into automation solutions.
• Design automation architectures (PLC, SCADA, DCS) and MES integration.
• Support full automation project lifecycle from design to commissioning and post-go-live improvements.
• Facilitate workshops and align stakeholders around realistic solutions.
• Collaborate with MES consultants, data engineers, and process engineers on digital transformation plans.
• Ensure safety, sustainability, and maintainability in solutions.
• Provide training and coaching to users and technical teams.

Description du poste

As a Consultant – Automation & Digital Transformation, you will help industrial clients modernize their production processes using automation technologies and best practices. You will combine technical expertise with clear communication, guiding people and processes through meaningful change.

Your responsibilities include:

• Analyse production processes and identify where automation can improve safety, efficiency, quality, or consistency.
• Work with operators, engineers, and management to understand challenges and translate them into technical automation solutions.
• Design automation architectures: PLC logic structure, SCADA/DCS functionalities, communication flows, and integration with MES or higher-level systems.
• Support automation projects across the full lifecycle — functional design, programming, testing, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and post-go-live improvements.
• Facilitate workshops to clarify requirements, explain technical concepts, and align stakeholders around realistic solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (MES consultants, data engineers, process engineers) to build cohesive digital transformation plans.
• Ensure solutions are designed with safety, sustainability, and maintainability in mind.
• Provide training and coaching to users and technical teams to help them adopt new systems confidently.
• Measure and communicate project impact (e.g., reduced downtime, increased performance, improved reproducibility).

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience in industrial automation: PLC, SCADA, DCS (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, Emerson, ABB, Wonderware, Ignition, etc.).
• Ability to understand and map manufacturing processes across sectors such as food, pharma, chemicals, metals, or consumer goods.
• Solid understanding of control logic, field instrumentation, I/O, communication protocols (Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA…).
• Ability to design or review automation architectures and ensure integration with MES, historians, or ERP systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate user needs into robust technical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills — able to explain technical automation concepts in clear, accessible language.
• A collaborative mindset, comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience with industrial IT or OT systems, cybersecurity basics, or network topologies.
• Experience in commissioning or troubleshooting across multiple automation platforms.
• Knowledge of scripting or data manipulation (Python, SQL, etc.) is a plus but not required.
• Previous experience in consulting or client-facing project roles.
• Fluency in English and Dutch

Join AG Solution Where Talent Shapes Industry 4.0

At AG Solution, we build intelligent solutions for the process industry, combining automation, process control, data management, and MES/MOM systems to help manufacturers reach operational excellence.

Now part of the Quariq Group, we are one of Europe’s leading Industry 4.0 partners, with more than 400 engineers and consultants working across Europe, the UK, and the US.

Driven by People. Powered by Technology.

Our success starts with our people. We invest in growth through continuous learning, mentorship, and our AG Academy, ensuring every colleague has the opportunity to develop their skills and career.

We believe that innovation happens when people feel trusted, connected, and inspired.

A Global Team with a Human Touch

With offices in over 15 cities worldwide, we bring together diverse expertise and perspectives — from Antwerp to Barcelona, Rotterdam to Lyon, and New York to Krakow.

At AG Solution, you’ll work on meaningful projects that drive efficiency, sustainability, and digital transformation for leading manufacturers worldwide.

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