PCS7 Automation Engineer

Nalys; Henegouwen; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nalys, a growing consultancy, seeks an Automation Engineer to join the automation and engineering team at a leading biopharmaceutical manufacturer in Belgium. You will design, program, test, and qualify PCS 7 applications, from functional specs through to handover to operations, in a strictly regulated environment.

Reporting to the automation lead, you will collaborate with production, engineering and quality to ensure process reliability and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in automation, electromechanics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial automation, preferably GMP-regulated.
• Experience with Siemens PCS 7 including CFC/SFC and WinCC.
• Familiar with GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP Annex 11.
• Understanding instrumentation, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.
• Fluent in French and working knowledge of English.
• Clear and effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Structured, problem-solving mindset in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Translating process and user requirements into functional and design specifications
• Developing and modifying PCS 7 applications
• Configuring controllers, remote I/O, and industrial networks
• Preparing and executing FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities
• Supporting qualification and IQ/OQ validation
• Troubleshooting automation issues and providing second-line support to production
• Managing changes, deviations, and CAPAs related to automated systems
• Contributing to system upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management
• Coordinating with integrators and suppliers on scope, quality, and timelines
• Writing and maintaining technical documentation and procedures
• Training operators and technicians on new or modified functionalities.

Skills

Industrial automation

GMP manufacturing

French language

English communication

Structured problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in automation/electromechanics/electrical engineering

Tools

Siemens PCS 7

CFC/SFC programming

WinCC visualization

P&IDs

Electrical schematics

Job description

Nalys is a growing consultancy company specialized in high-tech engineering and life sciences. Founded 15 years ago, we partner with leading organizations to deliver innovative solutions and expert support across a wide range of technical domains.

At Nalys, we believe in combining deep expertise with a human-centric approach - empowering our consultants to thrive and our clients to succeed.

Joining Nalys means becoming part of a collaborative, agile, and forward-thinking team that values excellence, innovation, and continuous growth.

Job Description

As an Automation Engineer, you will join the automation and engineering team of a leading biopharmaceutical manufacturer.

You will help keep GMP production processes and utilities running reliably on a Siemens PCS 7 platform, while contributing to the site's modernization and capacity projects.

This role combines day-to-day system ownership with project delivery. You will design, program, test, and qualify PCS 7 applications, from functional specifications through to handover to operations, in a strictly regulated environment.

We're looking for someone with hands-on PCS 7 expertise, a strong quality mindset, and a collaborative approach to help drive process reliability and compliance.

The Role & Responsibilities

Reporting to the automation lead and working closely with production, engineering, and quality stakeholders, your responsibilities will include:

• Translating process and user requirements into functional and design specifications
• Developing and modifying PCS 7 applications
• Configuring controllers, remote I/O, and industrial networks
• Preparing and executing FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities
• Supporting qualification and computerized system validation (IQ/OQ)
• Troubleshooting automation issues and providing second-line support to production
• Managing changes, deviations, and CAPAs related to automated systems
• Contributing to system upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management
• Coordinating with integrators and suppliers on scope, quality, and timelines
• Writing and maintaining technical documentation and procedures
• Training operators and technicians on new or modified functionalities.

Skills & Qualifications

• You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in automation, electromechanics, electrical engineering, or a related field
• You have at least 5 years' experience in industrial automation, ideally in a pharmaceutical or other GMP-regulated setting
• You are confirmed working with Siemens PCS 7, including CFC/SFC programming and WinCC visualization
• You are familiar with GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, and EU GMP Annex 11
• You understand instrumentation, P&IDs, and electrical schematics
• You are fluent in French and have a good working level of English
• Your communication is clear and effective with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• You have a structured, problem-solving mindset and thrive in a dynamic environment.

The Recruitment Process

By applying for the "Automation Engineer - PCS 7" position, you will go through the following steps in our recruitment process:

• Olivia Braszko, TA Specialist, will analyze your resume and cover letter and schedule a first screening
• You will have a second interview with our Technical Expert
• The last interview will be with our Business Unit Director, Jimmy Rousseaux.

If you're passionate about automation and want to contribute to the reliable production of life-changing therapies, we'd love to hear from you!