Automation Engineer- Delta V

Cognizant; Lyon; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer based in Lyon, France, to work on pharmaceutical manufacturing projects. The role involves designing and configuring Emerson DeltaV systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting commissioning activities. Candidates must have a strong knowledge of pharmaceutical systems, a degree in engineering or computer science, and be fluent in French. This position offers an excellent opportunity to engage with major biotech and pharma clients in a growing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical and manufacturing systems.
• Good hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of ISA S88 batch procedural model.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure Emerson DeltaV DCS systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Prepare and execute Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) plans.
• Support commissioning and qualification (C&Q) activities on site.

Skills

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Engineering degree

Emerson DeltaV expertise

ISA S88 familiarity

GxP project knowledge

French fluency

English proficiency

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

DeltaV Continuous Historian

DeltaV Analytics

Job description

Cyber Security Engineer, Braine (Belgium), Site Based

Cognizant Company is a world leader in delivering digital transformation solutions to Life Sciences. Through our knowledge and expertise in Automation, MES & Digital, we deliver stable manufacturing systems that are optimized to improve operational efficiencies, whilst maintaining compliance. Our specialist engineering teams have the aptitude to deliver and support Pharma architectures and solutions covering all IT, OT and IoT applications, infrastructures and services.

About the role

An excellent opportunity for a skilled DCS/Batch automation engineer to join a growing Life Sciences practice based in Neuville-sur-Saône, France. Working on pharmaceutical manufacturing projects for major biotech and pharma clients, the DeltaV Automation Engineer will be responsible for the design, configuration, implementation, and Commissioning & Qualification support of Emerson DeltaV systems in GxP-regulated environments. The role sits at the heart of ISA S88 batch execution – from functional design through to factory acceptance testing and site handover – and offers exposure to complex, multi-product batch processes across drug substance and drug product manufacturing. Fluency in French is required; working proficiency in English for international project interfaces is expected.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure Emerson DeltaV DCS systems for batch pharmaceutical manufacturing in compliance with ISA S88 and client automation standards.
• Author and review automation engineering deliverables including Functional Design Specifications (FDS), Detailed Design Specifications (DDS), and Software Configuration documentation.
• Implement and test S88 batch control strategies including phases, operations, and unit procedures within the DeltaV Batch environment.
• Prepare and execute Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) plans; support Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) activities in line with GAMP5 and CSV/CSA requirements.
• Support commissioning and qualification (C&Q) activities on site, including resolving punch items, managing deviations, and liaising with the client QA team.
• Ensure all software configuration and documentation meets 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11 data integrity requirements.
• Communicate effectively with client engineering and QA teams in French; interface with international project teams in English as required.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical and manufacturing systems
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Good hands‑on experience with Emerson DeltaV – system configuration, control modules, phase logic, equipment modules, and Batch Executive in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of ISA S88 batch procedural model (procedure, unit procedure, operation, phase) with ability to translate process requirements into structured DeltaV batch designs.
• Good working knowledge of GxP project disciplines – GAMP5 categorization, CSV/CSA lifecycle documentation, IQ/OQ protocol preparation and execution.
• Awareness of 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11 data integrity requirements including audit trail and electronic signature configuration in DeltaV.
• French fluency – mandatory.
• Working proficiency in English for international project interfaces.
• Experience with DeltaV Continuous Historian and DeltaV Analytics.
• Familiarity with ISA S95 MES/ERP integration concepts.
• Exposure to OT cybersecurity frameworks (IEC 62443) in a pharma context.