Senior Automation Engineer

The Opportunity

I am supporting a large-scale Pharma environment, seeking a Senior Automation Engineer with strong experience using ABB 800xA.

This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy working at architecture and integration level, bridging PLC systems, DCS platforms, and higher automation layers, while operating under GMP / GAMP-compliant frameworks.

Role Overview

As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will play a central role in the manufacturing of the pharmaceutical products. You will be involved from front-end design through implementation, testing, commissioning, and qualification, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and system vendors.

This role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on engineering capability, and solid experience in regulated manufacturing environments.

Core Responsibilities

Automation Architecture & ABB 800xA Experience

• Design and define automation architectures based on automation systems
• Define communication concepts, data models, and control strategies
• Support standardization and harmonization of control platforms

Automation Software Design & Implementation

• Develop and configure automation applications
• Support interface development between different automation levels
• Ensure reliable integration across field, control, and supervisory layers

Testing, Commissioning & Qualification

• Lead or support FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities
• Troubleshoot complex integration and interoperability issues
• Support IQ/OQ execution and validation testing
• Manage punch lists, deviations, and corrective actions

Compliance & Regulated Environment

• Ensure compliance with GMP, GAMP5, 21 CFR Part 11, and Data Integrity requirements
• Support change control, deviation investigations, and CAPA processes
• Participate in risk analysis (including functional and system risk assessments)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with electrical, mechanical, process, IT/OT, and validation teams
• Coordinate technically with OEMs, vendors, and system integrators
• Act as a technical reference / subject matter expert for PCS7 integration topics

Required Profile

Education

• Degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or Industrial Computing

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, especially ABB 800xA
• Strong background in other automation systems
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industries
• Hands-on involvement in GAMP-regulated projects and validation activities

Technical Skills

• ABB 800xA (core requirement)
• Exposure to SCADA/DCS systems (WinCC, iFIX, FactoryTalk, DeltaV or similar)
• Industrial communication protocols (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, Modbus, etc.)
• Commissioning and troubleshooting of complex automation systems

Languages & Soft Skills

• Fluent French required
• Strong English for technical documentation and project communication
• Structured, analytical, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working autonomously and as a technical lead

Why This Role Will Appeal to You

• Strong focus on ABB 800xA Automation & system integration
• High technical ownership from design through qualification
• Exposure to complex, multi-platform automation environments
• Work within highly regulated, high-value Life Sciences projects
• Long-term opportunity with deep engineering impact