Senior Rockwell PLC Automation Engineer, Pharma

Horizon Controls Group; Leiden; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Controls Group is seeking a Senior Rockwell PLC / Automation Engineer in Leiden, Netherlands. This role involves leading the design and development of automation solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturing systems. Candidates should have strong design-level expertise, particularly in Rockwell PLC platforms, and experience within regulated manufacturing environments. Responsibilities include supporting automation lifecycle activities and collaboration across teams to ensure compliance with operational standards. The position emphasizes mentorship and technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a PLC / Automation Engineer in regulated manufacturing industries.
• Advanced hands-on expertise with Rockwell PLC platforms.
• Proven design-level experience developing automation architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of Rockwell PLC-based automation solutions.
• Support automation system lifecycle activities including testing and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with teams to align automation solutions with operational requirements.

Skills

Design-level automation expertise

Rockwell PLC platforms expertise

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills in complex environments

Understanding of industrial automation networks

Education

Degree in Automation, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, Software

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix

Rockwell CompactLogix

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

Job description

Horizon Controls Group is seeking a Senior Rockwell PLC / Automation Engineer in Leiden, Netherlands. This role involves leading the design and development of automation solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturing systems. Candidates should have strong design-level expertise, particularly in Rockwell PLC platforms, and experience within regulated manufacturing environments. Responsibilities include supporting automation lifecycle activities and collaboration across teams to ensure compliance with operational standards. The position emphasizes mentorship and technical leadership.