Automation & industry
Specialists in automation, PLC and process control.
Industry is automating at pace. We connect automation engineers, PLC programmers and process specialists with manufacturers making their processes smarter and more reliable.
Whether it's Siemens TIA, Beckhoff or SCADA environments: we speak the language of the shop floor and recognise the talent that truly keeps a line running.
What do these profiles earn?
The market gross range per role in this field, based on the vacancies we fill here every day. Click through for the tasks and growth paths.
| Role | Gross salary per month | Role profile |
|---|---|---|
| Automation engineer (PLC) | €3,400 – €5,200 gross per month | View the profile |
| Process operator | €2,800 – €3,800 gross per month | View the profile |
Indicative gross monthly salaries for the Belgian market, excluding premiums and fringe benefits such as a company car or meal vouchers. What a specific employer offers is shown on every vacancy: we publish the range everywhere.
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