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Posted August 14, 2026 · 0 days agoLast seen August 13, 2026Deadline November 30, 2026

Control Engineer

Freelance Control Engineer
Randstad, Netherlands
Onsite · Engineering
Contract · Mid-Level
English
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About the role

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

Job Details

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

Skills & Technologies

PLCSCADAHMIDCSSiemens PCS 7industrial networks
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