Automation Systems Engineer

DPS Group Global; Munster; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DPS Group Global is seeking an Automation / Systems Engineer to support major capital projects in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting. The role focuses on automation and computerized systems across design review, vendor oversight, system integration, commissioning, qualification, and startup activities to ensure compliant, reliable solutions.

The successful candidate will lead OT activities, coordinate with vendors and stakeholders, review validation and commissioning deliverables, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering automation projects in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

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 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.

Skills

PLC

SCADA

DCS

OT networks

System integration

CQV/CSV (GxP)

ISA-88 / ISA-95

MES

Data historians

Vendor management

Tools

PLC programming software

SCADA tools

Job description

Automation / Systems Engineer

Overview

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 start-up activities, ensuring successful deployment of compliant and reliable automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities & Competencies

• 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.