Automation Department Manager

HEDON TECHNOLOGIES; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 110 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hedon Technologies in Leuven, Belgium, is seeking a Department Manager Automation to lead and develop the Automation department within a major pharmaceutical company. You will manage and coordinate a team of Automation Engineers and technical specialists, define the technical strategy, standards and priorities, and oversee projects from concept through qualification.

The role requires a Master’s in Automation, 10+ years in Automation/Control Systems, and strong pharma experience with GMP/GxP,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in Automation / Control Systems.
• Strong experience in the pharmaceutical industry and GMP/GxP.
• Excellent understanding of pharmaceutical processes and production environments.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing technical departments.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI and MES.
• Fluent in French and English; Dutch is a strong plus.
• Proactive, structured and solution-oriented mindset.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop the Automation department within a major pharmaceutical company.
• Manage and coordinate a team of Automation Engineers and technical specialists.
• Define the technical strategy, standards and priorities of the Automation department.
• Oversee automation projects from concept and design through engineering, commissioning and qualification.
• Ensure the delivery of robust and compliant automation solutions for complex pharmaceutical processes.
• Act as the main technical point of contact for Automation-related topics.
• Work with Process, Electrical, Instrumentation, Validation, QA and Production teams.
• Ensure GMP/GxP compliance and qualification/CSV activities.
• Manage resources, planning, budgets and technical performance within the department.
• Develop relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders for continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team management

PLC

DCS

SCADA

HMI

MES

GMP/GxP

Stakeholder management

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Formation

Master's degree in Automation

Outils

PLC

DCS

SCADA

HMI

MES

Description du poste

Department Manager Automation M/F

Permanent contract in Leuven

Why become a Hedonist?

Hedonism means being happy to wake up every morning.

Because Efficiency means achieving maximum results with minimum effort.

With numerous opportunities for Development.

In a culture built on transparency, proximity and performance.

And at the heart of industrial sectors and Innovative projects.

Psst... Hedon is:

• 200 employees in 6 years
• €20M turnover
• 6 offices

Join the Automation team

• Lead and develop the Automation department within a major pharmaceutical company
• Manage and coordinate a team of Automation Engineers and technical specialists
• Define the technical strategy, standards and priorities of the Automation department
• Oversee automation projects from concept and design through engineering, commissioning and qualification
• Ensure the delivery of robust and compliant automation solutions for complex pharmaceutical processes
• Act as the main technical point of contact for Automation-related topics
• Work closely with Process, Electrical, Instrumentation, Validation, QA and Production teams
• Ensure compliance with GMP/GxP requirements and pharmaceutical industry standards
• Provide technical expertise on PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, MES and industrial communication systems
• Support the qualification and validation activities related to automation systems
• Manage resources, planning, budgets and technical performance within the department
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement and standardisation across Automation activities

How to become a Hedonist?

• Master's degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field
• 10+ years of professional experience in Automation / Control Systems
• Strong experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Excellent understanding of pharmaceutical processes, production environments and the technical requirements that come with them
• Proven experience in leading teams and managing technical departments
• Strong knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI and MES
• Solid understanding of GMP/GxP, qualification, validation and CSV
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in French and English
• Dutch is a strong plus
• Proactive, structured and solution-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working in a complex, highly regulated and demanding environment

We could tell you about the benefits: mileage allowance, works council, profit-sharing, events organised every month... but the best way to discover Hedon is to meet us!

What’s next?

• A first meeting with our HR team
• A second technical interview with your future manager
• A meeting with the client and the beginning of your Hedon adventure