Senior GMP Automation Engineer - Bioprocess & MES Expert

Wacker Chemie AG; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

Holiday allowance

Home-office travel allowance

Pension plan

Job summary

Wacker Chemie AG in Amsterdam seeks a GMP Automation & Process Engineer to ensure reliable, compliant operation of software-controlled bioprocesses in a GMP manufacturing setting. You will own automation systems, drive lifecycle management, and interface across Operations, Engineering, Quality and IT.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in GMP environments, deep ISA-88 and DeltaV experience, and a strong background in batch execution, validation, and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and 10+ years in GMP-regulated bio/pharma or related manufacturing.
• Deep experience with process automation and software lifecycle in regulated industry.
• Proven ownership of GMP-relevant automation systems and validation activities.
• Familiarity with ISA-88, CSV/CSA, change control, and CAPA processes.
• Experience with bioprocess operations, batch execution, cleaning and sterilization.

Responsibilities

• Own GMP-critical automation and software systems throughout their lifecycle.
• Ensure systems are compliant, validated, secure, and fit for purpose.
• Define requirements for electronic batch execution and recipe mgmt.
• Lead automation projects to improve reliability, efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Validation and IT.

Skills

Automation expertise

GMP knowledge

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor/Master in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Process/Automation/Electrical/Industrial Eng or Pharmaceutical Tech

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

ISA-88 (IEC 61512-1)

DCS, recipe management, batch reporting systems

MES platforms: PAS-X, PharmaSuite

Job description

Wacker Chemie AG in Amsterdam seeks a GMP Automation & Process Engineer to ensure reliable, compliant operation of software-controlled bioprocesses in a GMP manufacturing setting. You will own automation systems, drive lifecycle management, and interface across Operations, Engineering, Quality and IT.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in GMP environments, deep ISA-88 and DeltaV experience, and a strong background in batch execution, validation, and process optimization.