Automation Engineer

EFOR; Munster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EFOR seeks an experienced Automation Engineer specialising in commissioning for pharmaceutical projects with strong DeltaV DCS expertise. You will lead commissioning, start-up, and qualification activities, ensuring GMP compliance and project alignment.

Responsibilities include developing IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, integrating field devices, and training technicians. Collaboration with engineering, construction, and validation teams is essential for delivering milestones and maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years DeltaV commissioning experience in pharmaceutical or biotech.
• Strong GMP, GAMP5 knowledge.
• Experience with field instrumentation integration and loop checks.
• Experience delivering automation projects through commissioning and qualification.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with ISA 88/ISA 95 standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support commissioning activities for Emerson DeltaV systems within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Develop and execute commissioning and qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for automation systems.
• Integrate and configure field devices, control strategies, and batch management in DeltaV.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to hardware, software, and network integration.
• Interface with engineering, construction, and validation teams to deliver project milestones.
• Ensure adherence to company safety, quality, and documentation requirements.
• Support FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing).
• Contribute to training materials and provide training for technicians and end users as required.

Skills

Commissioning

DeltaV

GMP/GAMP5

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls/Chemical Engineering

Tools

DeltaV system

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer specialising in commissioning for pharmaceutical projects with strong proficiency in Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control Systems. The Automation Engineer will play a key role in the commissioning, start-up, and qualification of new or upgraded process automation systems, ensuring compliance with GMP standards and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support commissioning activities for Emerson DeltaV systems within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Develop and execute commissioning and qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for automation systems.
• Integrate and configure field devices, control strategies, and batch management in DeltaV.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to hardware, software, and network integration.
• Interface with engineering, construction, and validation teams to deliver project milestones.
• Ensure adherence to company safety, quality, and documentation requirements.
• Support FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing).
• Contribute to training materials and provide training for technicians and end users as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with DeltaV system commissioning in pharmaceutical or biotech industries.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GAMP5, and related pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
• Experienced with field instrumentation integration, loop checks, and process automation troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated success in delivering automation projects through commissioning and qualification.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively on fast‑paced, cross‑functional teams.
• Familiarity with batch process automation and ISA 88/ISA 95 standards is preferred.