PLC & SCADA Training for Brussels Professionals
CPD Accredited Industrial Automation Training for Brussels Professionals
Live online sessions from Brussels, Belgium | In-person available in Milton Keynes, UK
Industrial Automation in Brussels
Brussels and the surrounding region combine EU institutional presence with a significant automotive and technology manufacturing base. Audi Brussels produces electric vehicles, while the pharmaceutical cluster around the Brussels-Wallonia corridor includes GSK, UCB, and numerous biotech companies. EDWartens delivers CPD accredited PLC and SCADA training online from our UK centre, with convenient Eurostar connections for in-person attendance at our Milton Keynes facility.
Key Industries in Brussels
Major Employers
Average Automation Engineer Salary in Brussels: €55,000/year
Local VAT rate: 21%
Why Train for Brussels Jobs?
Brussels and the wider Flanders region hosts significant automotive, pharmaceutical, and chemical manufacturing. Audi's Brussels plant is one of the most automated car factories in Europe.
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Leuven · Zaventem · Waterloo · Mechelen · Wavre · Vilvoorde
The Automation Landscape in Brussels
Brussels' automation landscape combines premium automotive manufacturing with pharmaceutical and aerospace production. Audi Brussels in Forest is one of only two plants worldwide producing the Audi e-tron, with a fully automated battery assembly line using over 800 robots. GSK's Wavre facility is one of the world's largest vaccine production sites, using PLC-controlled batch processing and fill-finish automation. SABCA in Haren manufactures aerospace structures with PLC-coordinated composite layup and autoclave curing systems. The Wallonia-Brussels corridor also includes UCB Pharma's Braine-l'Alleud biopharma production.
Did You Know?
Audi Brussels' battery assembly line in Forest uses 108 robots to assemble high-voltage battery packs for the e-tron, with every cell electrically tested by PLC-controlled systems before pack sealing — producing one complete pack every 4.5 minutes.
Career Outlook in Brussels
Brussels automation engineers earn €48,000–€65,000, with pharmaceutical and automotive roles at the top. Belgium's central European location and trilingual culture (French, Dutch, English) make it a hub for multinational employer headquarters, creating diverse career paths. A UK CPD-accredited qualification in English is widely recognised and valued by Brussels' international companies.
Real Automation Projects in Brussels
The skills you learn with EDWartens are directly applicable to these types of projects happening in and around Brussels.
Audi Brussels e-tron battery assembly line with Siemens PLC-controlled cell stacking, welding, and electrical testing
GSK Wavre vaccine fill-finish line automation with Rockwell PlantPAx batch control and environmental monitoring
SABCA Haren aerospace composite autoclave with PLC-controlled temperature and pressure profiling for curing cycles
UCB Braine-l'Alleud biopharmaceutical production with PLC-managed fermentation and downstream purification
Our Courses
Training Programmes for Brussels Professionals
Professional Module
PLC, SCADA, HMI & FactoryIO
- Duration: 5 Working Days + Online Recorded Sessions
- Language: English
- Delivery: 100% Live Online — join from Brussels
- Covers: Siemens TIA Portal, SCADA, HMI, FactoryIO
- Certificate: CPD Accredited
AI Module
AI in Industrial Automation
- AI & Machine Learning for Automation
- Computer Vision for Quality Inspection
- Predictive Maintenance with AI
- CPD Accredited Certification
What You'll Learn in the Professional Module
A comprehensive 5-day intensive programme with online recorded sessions covering everything from PLC fundamentals to advanced SCADA systems — designed to make you job-ready.
Day 1–2: PLC Fundamentals
- •Siemens S7-1200 & S7-1500 hardware
- •TIA Portal software setup & navigation
- •Ladder Logic & Function Block programming
- •Digital & analog I/O configuration
Day 3: Advanced PLC Programming
- •Structured Text (ST) programming
- •Timer, counter & comparator functions
- •Data handling & memory management
- •Program debugging & testing
Day 4: SCADA & HMI Systems
- •WinCC SCADA configuration
- •HMI screen design & navigation
- •Alarm management & trending
- •Data logging & historical reports
Day 5: Networking & Projects
- •PROFINET & PROFIBUS protocols
- •Ethernet/IP communication
- •PLC-to-PLC data exchange
- •Network troubleshooting techniques
Online: Simulation & Assessment
- •FactoryIO 3D simulation
- •Real-world automation scenarios
- •Conveyor, sorting & batch processes
- •Final capstone project & assessment
Career & Certification
- •CPD Accredited certificate
- •CV building & LinkedIn optimisation
- •Interview preparation & mock interviews
- •Direct introductions to hiring employers
Automation Opportunities in Brussels
The industrial automation sector in Brusselsis growing rapidly. Here's why PLC and SCADA skills are in high demand.
€40k – €85k
Average automation engineer salary range in Belgium
Career Roles Available in Brussels
Brussels Industry Demand
The Automotive (Audi), Pharmaceuticals, Food Processing sectors in Brussels are actively investing in automation. Companies like Audi Brussels, GSK, UCB regularly recruit PLC and SCADA engineers.
Average salaries for automation engineers in Belgium range from €40,000 to €75,000, with senior roles commanding €80,000+.
The UK faces a shortage of over 20,000 automation engineers, making this one of the fastest routes to employment after training.
Technologies Covered
Why Train Now?
Upcoming Batches
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All courses are delivered as live online sessions in English with limited seats per batch for personalised attention. Join from Brussels — no travel required.
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Why EDWartens
Why Brussels Engineers Choose EDWartens
CPD Accredited
Internationally recognised CPD accreditation, valued by UK and European employers.
Hands-on Labs
Real Siemens S7-1200/1500 PLCs, Allen-Bradley, SCADA systems, and FactoryIO simulation.
Career Support
Dedicated placement team connecting graduates with employers like Audi Brussels and GSK.
Online Access
Join live online sessions from Brussels. In-person training available at our Milton Keynes, UK centre.
Online Training Available from Brussels
Join our live sessions from Brussels, Belgium. All course materials, lab simulations via FactoryIO, and instructor interaction are available online. In-person training is also available at our Milton Keynes, UK centre for those who prefer hands-on equipment access.
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Training from Belgium — How It Works
Joining from Brusselsis simple. Here's the step-by-step process for international students.
Enquire & Book
Enquire & book your spot online
Get Materials
Receive course materials and software access
Join Live Sessions
Join live online sessions from Brussels (Mon–Fri, UK time)
Hands-on Projects
Complete hands-on projects with instructor guidance
Get Certified
Receive CPD certificate and career support
Payment: in GBP via bank transfer or card (approx €2,499)
Frequently Asked Questions
PLC Training in Brussels — FAQs
Can I take PLC training from Brussels?
Yes — EDWartens provides live online PLC and SCADA courses accessible from Brussels. With Eurostar, our Milton Keynes centre is only 2 hours away for in-person training. Our English-language courses are ideal for Brussels' multilingual, international professional community.
What industries in Brussels need PLC engineers?
Brussels needs PLC engineers across automotive (Audi), pharmaceuticals (GSK, UCB), aerospace (SABCA), and food processing. The city's position as an EU institutional hub also drives building automation and data-centre infrastructure demand.
What are automation salaries in Brussels?
Brussels automation engineers earn €48,000–€65,000. Belgium's comprehensive social benefits, including mandatory 13th-month pay and meal vouchers, effectively increase total compensation. Pharmaceutical and automotive specialists at Audi or GSK can exceed €70,000 total package.
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