Automation System Engineer

Arcadis; Munster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis seeks an automation engineering professional to support major capital projects in the pharmaceutical sector. You will provide expertise across design review, vendor oversight, system integration, commissioning, qualification and startup activities to deploy compliant automation solutions.

You will lead automation and OT activities for filling, compounding, and clean utility projects, coordinating with vendors and stakeholders through design and implementation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering automation projects in pharma/biopharma manufacturing.
• Strong background in PLC, SCADA, DCS, OT networks and system integration.
• CQV/Computer System Validation experience in a GxP environment.
• Experience managing equipment vendors and system integrators.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and OT activities for filling, compounding, and clean utility projects.
• Coordinate automation vendors, integrators, and project stakeholders through design and implementation phases.
• Review and approve automation lifecycle documentation (URS, FDS, SDS, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, commissioning).
• Support integration of PLC, SCADA, DCS, MES, historian and enterprise systems.
• Provide technical oversight during FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification and readiness activities.
• Troubleshoot automation, network and system integration issues to support project delivery and startup.

Skills

PLC/SCADA/DCS

OT networks & integration

CQV & Validation

Vendor management

Tools

ISA-88/ISA-95

MES / Historians

Job description

Support the delivery of major capital projects including but not limited to aseptic filling line, compounding room, and clean utility upgrades. The role will provide automation and computerized systems expertise across design review, vendor oversight, system integration, commissioning, qualification, and startup activities, ensuring successful deployment of compliant and reliable automation solutions.

• Lead automation and OT activities for filling, compounding, and clean utility projects.
• Coordinate automation vendors, integrators, and project stakeholders through design and implementation phases.
• Review and approve automation lifecycle documentation including URS, FDS, SDS, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and commissioning deliverables.
• Support integration of PLC, SCADA, DCS, utility, manufacturing, MES, historian, and enterprise systems.
• Provide technical oversight during FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness activities.
• Troubleshoot automation, network, and system integration issues to support successful project delivery and startup.

Ideal Experience

• Proven experience delivering automation projects within pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
• Strong background in PLC, SCADA, DCS, OT networks, and system integration.
• Demonstrated CQV and Computer System Validation experience within a GxP environment.
• Experience managing equipment vendors and system integrators.
• Knowledge of ISA-88, ISA-95, data historians, MES, and manufacturing system architectures.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with Engineering, Operations, CQV, QA, and IT/OT teams.