PLC Controls Engineer

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Oss; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES is seeking a Senior Automation Project Engineer (PLC/SCADA) to lead automation projects from design through commissioning at our Oss site. The role requires hands-on execution, cross-functional collaboration with engineering, validation, quality, production and IT, and close work with external vendors to deliver robust automation solutions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in industrial automation, deep PLC/DCS/SCADA knowledge (Siemens, Rockwell, iFix), and experience in

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in industrial automation projects.
• Strong knowledge of PLC and DCS platforms (Siemens, Rockwell) and SCADA systems (iFix).
• 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 FAT/SAT and IQ/OQ/PQ tests.
• Comfortable with basic network/IT topics in an OT environment.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.
• Willingness to travel within Europe.
• Temporary Full Time Contract (1 year).

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 (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 across engineering, validation, quality, production, IT.

Skills

PLC programming

DCS platforms

SCADA systems

Vendor integration

OT/IT networking

English/Dutch

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell

iFix

IQ/OQ/PQ

Job description

Company

Our client is a large, international manufacturing organisation within a highly regulated environment. The site is modern and fast-paced, with short communication lines and a strong focus on continuous improvement. Teams work closely together across engineering, production, quality and IT to keep operations running safely, reliably and efficiently.

Job Description

For a major site expansion programme, we are looking for a Senior Automation Project 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
• - Temporary Full Time Contract (1 year)

Other Information

This position is based on-site in Oss (North Brabant) and is part of a multi-year expansion programme with long-term project work and strong collaboration across departments and suppliers.