Automation Engineer

SIRE® Life Sciences ?; Oss; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE® Life Sciences ? seeks a Senior Automation Engineer (PLC/SCADA) to lead automation efforts from design through commissioning in a major site expansion.

The role collaborates with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver robust, well-documented automation solutions. The candidate will design, engineer and test control systems, translate user needs into technical requirements, and maintain comprehensive documentation across the project lifecycle, including FAT/SAT and IQ/OQ/PQ

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in industrial automation projects.
• Strong knowledge of PLC and DCS platforms (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell) and SCADA systems (iFix or similar).
• Experience with equipment engineering, commissioning and vendor integration on-site.
• Familiarity with regulated environments (life sciences/pharma) and GAMP/GxP expectations.
• Experience executing and documenting tests such as FAT/SAT and IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Comfortable working with basic network/IT topics (Windows/AD) in an OT environment.
• Fluent in English and Dutch; travel within Europe possible.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer automation solutions that fit project scope and site standards.
• Translate user needs into functional requirements; perform risk assessments where needed.
• Create and maintain technical system documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support programming, upgrades and system testing in cooperation with vendors and internal teams.
• Execute and document testing activities (FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Help define scope for new work packages and support the project manager in planning.
• Identify technical issues early and drive practical solutions to keep delivery on track.
• Report progress, risks and deviations clearly to the project manager and project team.
• Collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team (engineering, validation, quality, production, IT).

Skills

PLC/SCADA expertise

DCS platforms

Vendor integration

IQ/OQ/PQ testing

OT networking

Tools

iFix

Siemens

Rockwell

Job description

For a major site expansion programme, we are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer (PLC/SCADA) to support automation projects from early design through implementation, testing and commissioning. This role is hands-on and collaborative, working closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to integrate new process equipment and deliver robust, well-documented automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer technical automation solutions that fit project scope and site standards
• Translate user needs into functional requirements; perform risk assessments where needed
• Create and maintain technical system documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Support programming, upgrades and system testing in cooperation with vendors and internal teams
• Execute and document testing activities (e.g., FAT/SAT and qualification/validation testing)
• Help define scope for new work packages and support the project manager in planning
• Identify technical issues early and drive practical solutions to keep delivery on track
• Report progress, risks and deviations clearly to the project manager and project team
• Collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team (engineering, validation, quality, production, IT)

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in industrial automation projects
• Strong knowledge of PLC and DCS platforms (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell) and SCADA systems (iFix or similar)
• Experience with equipment engineering, commissioning and vendor integration on-site
• Familiarity with regulated environments (life sciences/pharma) and GAMP/GxP expectations
• Experience executing and documenting tests such as FAT/SAT and qualification/validation testing (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Comfortable working with basic network/IT topics (e.g., Windows/Active Directory) in an OT environment
• Fluent in English and Dutch Mandatory
• Willingness to travel within Europe when required