Automation Engineer

Panda International; Noord-Brabant; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Automation Engineer to support original equipment manufacturing in the Netherlands. This role involves strong CSV and Project Engineering experience for commissioning activities in a GMP environment. Responsibilities include automation delivery, working with internal teams and vendors, and engineering of PLC and SCADA systems. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with an ASAP start date and a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a CSV/Project Engineer on Biopharma Projects.
• Experience in engineering design, commissioning, and qualification activities.
• Working with vendor packages and manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Support automation delivery for OEM systems within a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Work closely with internal digital automation teams and external vendors.
• Engineering, commissioning, and qualification of PLC and SCADA systems.

Skills

CSV and Project Engineering

PLC applications

Siemens WinCC SCADA

TIA Portal

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

Job description

We’re looking for an Automation Engineer to support original equipment manufacturing. Essentially, an Engineer with strong CSV and Project Engineering experience to support commissioning activities for large CAPEX projects at a GMP manufacturing site in the Netherlands. This is a long-term contract opportunity with an ASAP start date (March latest).

Key responsibilities

• Support automation delivery for OEM systems within a GMP manufacturing environment
• Work closely with internal digital automation teams and external vendors. Own vendor packages and support OEM projects for the manufacturing systems.
• Engineering, commissioning, and qualification of PLC and SCADA systems
• Support full automation and IT scope for manufacturing equipment
• Ensure systems meet cGMP and SDLC requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a CSV/Project Engineer on Biopharma Projects, working with vendor packages and manufacturing systems
• Experienced working with PLC applications, Siemens WinCC SCADA and TIA Portal
• Experience in engineering design, commissioning, and qualification activities

Additional Insights:

• Location: Noord Brabant (On-site presence required 3 days per week min)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 12 months
• Interview Process: 2-stage interview, preferably onsite, with same-day decision

📩 If you’re interested or know someone who might be, feel free to send me a message with your CV or email me directly: [e-mail]