Automation Engineer / PLC Programmer (Kortrijk)
Bring machines to life with your code
Are you ready to bring high-tech machinery to life and see the real impact of your work?
This is your opportunity to join a fast-growing automation team that develops unique machines and is now expanding into robotics.
The automation group has already grown from 8 to 12 engineers in 2025 and continues to expand. When you visit the site you immediately see that the company operates at a much higher level than their online presence suggests. It is a genuine and positive surprise for candidates who come by.
Your Role
As an Automation Engineer you help shape the intelligence behind custom-built machines used all over Europe.
Your responsibilities
PLC programming. Experience with Codesys is a plus but not required.
Integrating and optimising machines so that moving and precision components work together smoothly.
On-site commissioning at customer locations to make sure the machines run perfectly.
Working closely with design, assembly and fellow automation engineers.
Providing training to operators and technicians.
Who you are
This is the type of profile that fits well into the current team:
A higher technical degree such as Automation, Electromechanics, Electronics or Industrial Sciences.
Young professionals fit well here. The current team is mostly under 30.
Any PLC programming experience is welcome. Codesys knowledge is a bonus.
Accurate and detail-minded.
Flemish-speaking.
A practical problem solver who enjoys technical challenges.
What you get
A gross salary starting around €3,000 and rising to €6,000 DOE
A quick hiring process with several on-site interviews.Â
Statutory holidays and ADV days.
Training, support and clear growth paths.
The chance to work on international projects.
A young, motivated and friendly team where collaboration actually works.