Commissioning, Qualification & Validation (CQV) Engineer | Life Science 1

Capgemini Engineering; Diegem; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

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Job summary

Capgemini Engineering in Belgium seeks an Automation Engineer for Life Sciences to design, develop, and maintain automated systems in GMP environments. You will work on PLC/SCADA/DCS/HMI solutions, ensuring regulatory compliance through GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, and EU Annex 11.

The role requires hands-on automation experience, knowledge of GMP standards, and collaboration with process engineers, QA, and validation teams in a multilingual Brussels setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in industrial automation in Life Sciences
• Experience with PLC/SCADA/DCS/HMI in GMP environments
• Knowledge of GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11 and related standards
• Ability to collaborate with process engineering, QA, and validation teams
• Fluent in French and/or Dutch and English, Brussels multilingual setting

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission automation systems (PLC/SCADA/DCS/HMI) for GMP facilities.
• Develop and document automation software aligning with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define automation needs and ensure project delivery.
• Troubleshoot automation issues, perform root cause analyses, implement corrective actions.
• Support qualification/validation activities and prepare validation documentation (URS/FS/DS/test protocols).

Skills

PLC/SCADA/DCS

GMP compliance

Regulatory standards

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

French/Dutch/English

Education

Automation/Electrical Eng

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell

Emerson

Job description

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s mostinnovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as theyprovide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days arethe same.

Your Role

As an Automation Engineer in the Life Sciences sector, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining automated systems that drive efficiency and compliance across pharmaceutical and biotech environments. In this role you will play a key role in:

• Designing, programming, and commissioning automation systems including PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and HMI solutions for use in GMP-regulated manufacturing and laboratory environments, ensuring full compliance with industry standards.
• Developing and maintaining automation software by writing, testing, and documenting control system code in line with regulatory requirements such as GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, and EU Annex 11.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including process engineers, quality assurance, and validation teams to define automation requirements, support system integration, and ensure seamless project delivery.
• Troubleshooting and resolving automation system issues by performing root cause analyses, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring minimal disruption to production or laboratory operations.
• Supporting qualification and validation activities for automated systems by contributing to the preparation of validation documentation, including URS, FS, DS, and test protocols, in alignment with GMP guidelines.

Your Profile

We are looking for a technically skilled and driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment. You will bring:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial automation within the Life Sciences industry, with hands-on expertise in PLC, SCADA, DCS, or HMI systems from vendors such as Siemens, Rockwell, or Emerson.
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and automation standards including GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, and EU Annex 11, with a proven ability to apply these in a practical, project-based context.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose complex automation issues, propose effective solutions, and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment.
• A degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, combined with a proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Proficiency in French and/or Dutch, as well as English, enabling effective communication in Brussels' multilingual professional environment

What You'll Love About Working Here

• Own your Growth: Free access for all to world‑class learning assets and curated programs from Harvard Business Review, Coursera, Pluralsight, Udemy, Microsoft, AWS, Google and many more. Our engineering academy offers more than 60,000 hours of training to support your professional development.
• Connect for Success: Our professional communities foster career development and strengthen Capgemini's capabilities across various domains. You will also benefit from mentoring programs to stimulate your professional growth.
• Lead the Change: As a global leader in engineering services, Capgemini Engineering combines its broad industry knowledge and cutting‑edge technologies to help our clients develop the smart products and services of tomorrow.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.