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Electrical Engineer

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Flemish region, Belgium

Freelance

08-12-2025

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Job Specifications

Freelance Electrical Engineer – 6-Month Contract

Location: Flanders, Belgium | Food & Beverage Manufacturing

A well-established international food and beverage manufacturer is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support site operations on an initial 6-month full-time freelance contract, with strong potential for extension.

The Role

You will provide hands-on electrical support across a high-volume production environment, covering maintenance, fault-finding, and upgrade activity. You’ll play a key role in site reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical maintenance and breakdown support in a regulated production environment
Fault diagnosis and root cause analysis on automated equipment
Support machine installations, upgrades, and commissioning
Ensure compliance with electrical safety, hygiene, and permit systems
Produce clear technical reports and documentation
Contribute to shutdowns and improvement projects

About You

Proven industrial experience as an Electrical Engineer or Senior Electrical Technician
Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, control panels, motors, and automation
Previous experience in food & beverage, FMCG, or regulated manufacturing preferred
Confident working independently in a contractor role
Safety-conscious, organised, and reliable
English required; French or Dutch beneficial but not essential

Contract Details

Full-time freelance contract – 6 months minimum
Strong likelihood of extension
Competitive day rate

How to Apply

Apply in confidence with your CV. All applications will be handled discreetly.

About the Company

'Shaping the IT industry one placement at a time' At Optimus Search, we are specialists in the provision of Digital, Data and Life Sciences recruitment services. We identify, engage and secure the leading tech talent in the European market place and connect them with the most exciting businesses and opportunities across the continent. A forward-thinking company with an accomplished history: The markets in which we work in constantly progress, so we do too. It's this approach that has taken us from our beginnings in the... Know more