Process Engineer Utilities and Automation

Waregem, West Flanders Permanent · Full-time€3,500 – €4,800 gross per monthPosted on 11 July 2026

A strong player in automated food production is looking for a Process Engineer Utilities and Automation for its team in Waregem, on a direct permanent contract. In this role you optimise utilities and process control for energy, water, cooling and steam. You get clear ownership of your own files and work with internal specialists, suppliers and operational colleagues.

What you'll do

  • Analyse process data, consumption and control performance and identify losses
  • Work out optimisations together with automation, maintenance and production
  • Supervise testing and commissioning of new measuring points and control strategies
  • Standardise dashboards, alarms and operational work instructions

What you bring

  • Master's or bachelor's degree in electromechanics, energy, automation or process technology
  • Strong in data analysis and interested in utilities, PLC/SCADA and continuous improvement
  • Pragmatic, project-minded and fluent in working with operators and technicians

What you get

  • An improvement role with direct sustainability impact, plenty of autonomy, training and an attractive package in a growing production environment

Want to know more about this profession, the salary and the growth paths? Read the role profile: Automation engineer (PLC)

How your application works

  1. Introduction. We call you as soon as possible for a short introduction.
  2. Interview at the client. A good fit? We put you forward and plan the interview together.
  3. Offer and start. We guide you through to the signature, and beyond.
Process Engineer Utilities and AutomationWaregem
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