Technician (PLC & Control Systems)

HumanInTech; Dessel; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HumanInTech is seeking an experienced automation engineer for on-site work in Dessel, Belgium. You will design control systems, program interfaces, and lead maintenance tasks across a range of installations in a regulated environment.

A strong hands-on, solution-focused approach and Dutch language proficiency are essential for success. Responsibilities include developing P&IDs and electrical diagrams, maintaining data logs, training staff, and coordinating with internal and external teams to

Qualifications

• Hands-on and solution-oriented approach required.
• Experience working in a regulated environment is preferred.
• Fluency in Dutch (native or bilingual) required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out complex maintenance and technical tasks to ensure operation of installations.
• Design control systems and select materials for improvements and modifications.
• Lead sub-projects and coordinate internal/external staff on site.
• Maintain maintenance data and logbooks, and register malfunctions or alarms.
• Prepare drawings and diagrams (P&IDs, electrical diagrams) and contribute to safety/environmental documentation.
• Provide input for safety documentation and train colleagues on changes to installations.
• Program interfaces that link process installations with the company network and ensure site-wide operation.

Skills

Hands-on

Solution oriented

Regulated environment awareness

Dutch proficiency

Education

Bacheloriela or equivalent in technical field

3–5 years of relevant experience

Tools

Siemens PLC

SCADA systems

Job description

What you will do

You will be responsible for carrying out complex maintenance and technical tasks, and for designing control systems to ensure efficiency and effectiveness within the client's installations, all within strict quality, safety and environmental standards.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Plan, execute and follow up on complex technical and maintenance tasks to ensure the operation of installations
• Execute sub-projects within your field of expertise and manage large maintenance tasks
• Keep maintenance data up to date
• Identify, analyse, address and resolve problems and malfunctions in your field to prevent or resolve process disruptions and defects
• Interpret and register malfunctions or alarms, analyse problems and solve them or propose solutions
• Register and maintain data in the management system and logbooks
• Prepare measurement sketches, P&IDs, electrical diagrams and complex process controls
• Provide input for safety and environmental documentation
• Provide technical instructions to and supervise internal and external staff in the use of installations
• Train colleagues on changes to installations (knowledge sharing)
• Carry out design assignments and functional analysis through to commissioning, using specialised programming and design software, to contribute to the further optimisation of installations
• Translate functional analysis into technical analysis
• Design control systems, modifications to installations and select the necessary materials and components
• Be part of internal and external project groups and participate in periodic project meetings
• Programme the necessary interfaces for linking process installations with the company network to ensure the operation of installations across the site
• Set up and manage the automation network and create links with the company network

What we are looking for

• A bachelor's degree or graduate diploma in a technical field, or equivalent through demonstrable experience
• Several years of relevant experience in a similar role (medior level)
• Knowledge of PLC (Siemens) and SCADA systems
• A hands-on and solution-oriented approach
• Awareness of working in a regulated environment
• Native or bilingual proficiency in Dutch

The setting

This assignment runs until the end of December 2026 and starts as soon as possible. You will work on site in Dessel, Antwerp province, in day shifts, and switch flexibly depending on the priorities on the shop floor. The role offers long-term prospects with a lot of variety within a technically challenging environment.

Location: Dessel, Antwerp province

Work address: Belgium

Employer / contracting party: HumanInTech

Applications close (Brussels time): October 18, 2026 at 2:00 AM

Engagement: Freelance or employed by HumanInTech

Working hours: Full-time

Experience: 3–5 years or more

Education: Bachelor's or more

Published: October 2026