Pharma Utilities Automation Engineer (Contract → Permanent)

Leiden Bio Science Park

Leiden

On-site

EUR 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Eli Lilly is establishing a Katwijk facility in the Netherlands to manufacture oral medicines across multiple therapeutic areas, using advanced automation and digital systems. The Automation Engineer - Utilities will design, implement, and validate utilities automation supporting Purified Water, CIP, Steam, and Chiller systems, ensuring compliance from startup through steady-state operations.

The role collaborates with global teams to align data collection, cybersecurity, and IT integrations

Qualifications

5+ years in automation.
5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or other regulated industries.
3+ years in GMP pharmaceutical utility systems automation incl. water, steam, air.

Responsibilities

Partner with Global Automation and Global Facilities Delivery to design, install, and qualify utilities automation systems.
Lead integration of utilities automation systems into site data collection and IT systems.
Manage and own utilities automation system security and data integrity.
Lead the management and growth of automation systems as new utilities equipment is added.
Partner with Corporate Automation for global initiatives including advanced data programs and cyber security.