Programming, instrumentation or commissioning: we look for the freelance automation engineer who knows your equipment and software. You choose, they work on your site.
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Translate the required operation of a machine or line into sequences and PLC programs. Review operating modes, equipment interfaces and fault scenarios with the process and maintenance teams.
Connect process variables to the sensors, actuators and control loops required. Define measurement ranges, signals, wiring interfaces and tests with the operator.
Prepare operator interfaces, alarms and data exchange between PLCs and supervisory systems. Integration includes agreed workshop and site testing, plus the documentation needed by operations and maintenance teams.
The need takes shape: we find the expert who documents sequences and tests.
Development started: your agent tracks the milestones and adjusts the brief with you.
Line restarted: we organise the handover and, if needed, the permanent hire.
List accessible PLCs, software, versions and source programs. Describe the change, connected equipment, planned shutdowns and the people responsible for tests.
We look for these profiles for our clients on a regular basis. Tell us about your achievements and the projects you have led: a talent agent calls you back to understand what you are looking for.
Programming covers development and preliminary testing. Commissioning tests the system on the installation and requires diagnostics and on-site coordination. One person can cover both if their experience supports it.
Yes, provided this limitation is clear. First establish what access and rights are available and which documentation can be recovered. An initial assessment may be a separate first stage; do not assume a modification is feasible.
The project must identify the required expertise and responsible people. The title of automation engineer alone does not establish competence in machinery safety or authority to approve it. Define tasks and authorisations for the specific work.
Some preliminary tests are possible with suitable tools. Tests involving equipment and its actual behaviour require the agreed site conditions and participants. Define this split before setting the schedule.
The automation engineering brief guide covers installed equipment, programs, responsibilities, testing and acceptance. The industrial automation engineer role guide explains the role and the skills to assess.
