Automation Engineer – Beckhoff - Freelance 

Location: Oudenaarde area, Belgium
Contract: Freelance
Duration: Initial 3 months
Start: October 2026 latest - earlier start available 
Working pattern: Full time or 3 days per week min.
Rate: Negotiable

We are currently looking for an experienced Automation Engineer with strong Beckhoff experience to support an exciting machine-building project in the production industry.

The successful engineer will be involved throughout the project, from machine development through to testing and commissioning.

The role

• Develop and support automation systems for machinery used in plastic bottle production
• Work with Beckhoff PLC technology, ideally including XTS
• Develop and implement motion control solutions
• Support machine building and automation development
• Assist with testing, troubleshooting and commissioning throughout the project
• Work closely with the wider engineering team to deliver the machinery successfully

Essential experience

• Strong Beckhoff experience
• Experience with motion technology / motion control
• Background in machine building
• Good English communication skills

Desirable

• Hands-on experience with Beckhoff XTS
• Previous experience working on high-speed automated machinery or production lines
• Dutch

Contract details

• Freelance contract
• Initial 3-month contract, with potential for extension
• 3+ days per week
• October start at the latest
• Rate negotiable

If you are a Beckhoff Automation Engineer with experience in machine building and motion control, and you are available for a freelance project in the Aalst/Geraardsbergen area, please get in touch.