Freelance Control Engineer

We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join a project delivery team supporting Food & Beverage manufacturing clients across the Netherlands.

This role combines hybrid-based control system development and programming with on-site commissioning and start-up activities. You will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from design and software development through to testing, commissioning, and customer handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and modify PLC, SCADA, HMI, and DCS applications.
• Produce functional design specifications and technical documentation.
• Execute FAT, SAT, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Support project delivery from design through to operational handover.
• Work closely with process, electrical, and operations teams.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Controls, Automation, or Process Control Engineer.
• Strong DCS experience is essential (Siemens PCS 7 is desirable)
• Experience delivering projects within food & beverage or other process manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on commissioning and start-up experience.
• Knowledge of industrial networks
• Willingness to travel during commissioning phases.

Location: Randstad

Contract Duration: 12 months (hybrid)

Rate: dependent on experience

If this is of interest to you, then please send your CV today