Senior Automation Engineer - System Lead (GMP, Pharma)

PQE Group; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PQE Group in Barcelona is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to act as System Lead for automation systems in a GMP manufacturing setting. You will lead design, development, commissioning and lifecycle management of PLC, SCADA/HMI, and process control systems.

The role requires 8+ years in industrial automation, fluency in Spanish and strong English, and will initially be assigned to a project in Sant Cugat del Vallès for two years before relocation to Barcelona projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation, Electrical, Control, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in industrial automation, preferably GMP-regulated.
• Strong experience with PLC, SCADA/HMI, databases, and industrial control systems.
• Proven experience in automation design, programming, commissioning, qualification, and validation.
• Good knowledge of GMP, GAMP 5, data integrity, and CSV principles.
• Experience managing vendors and system integrators, with leadership.
• Fluent Spanish and good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Act as System Lead for automation systems and equipment across design, commissioning, qualification, and lifecycle management.
• Lead design and development of PLC, SCADA/HMI, databases, and process control systems for manufacturing.
• Define and reviewURS, FS, DS and related engineering deliverables.
• Lead and support C&Q activities including FAT, SAT, commissioning, and qualification.
• Review automation software, PLC/SCADA code, validation protocols and documentation per GMP/GAMP 5.
• Coordinate and oversee vendors, system integrators, and automation contractors.
• Support audits, inspections, deviations, troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, and improvements.
• Ensure systems comply with GMP, data integrity, cybersecurity, and applicable standards.

Skills

PLC/SCADA

Industrial controls

Automation design

GMP/CSV knowledge

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Automation/Electrical Engineering

Tools

GAMP 5

Job description

PQE Group in Barcelona is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to act as System Lead for automation systems in a GMP manufacturing setting. You will lead design, development, commissioning and lifecycle management of PLC, SCADA/HMI, and process control systems.

The role requires 8+ years in industrial automation, fluency in Spanish and strong English, and will initially be assigned to a project in Sant Cugat del Vallès for two years before relocation to Barcelona projects.