Validated Systems Engineer

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Breda; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES in Breda is seeking a Validated Systems Engineer to strengthen the Operations Technology team on-site. You will help improve reliability, compliance and efficiency of packaging and labeling operations by supporting manufacturing systems such as SCADA and integrations.

Working in a GMP-regulated environment, you will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Technology to design, test, qualify and change-control systems, document work and train users, taking

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Automation, Engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
• Up to 4 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, IT/OT, automation or application support.
• Structured approach to troubleshooting, documentation and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with both technical and operational teams.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, testing, qualification and change-control of manufacturing systems in line with GMP requirements and site procedures.
• Maintain and troubleshoot a portfolio of operational manufacturing systems to ensure stable day-to-day performance.
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to identify issues, root causes and improvement opportunities.
• Support implementations and continuous improvement initiatives around packaging and labelling technology (SCADA, authentication solutions, mobile workstations and label-printing integrations).
• Create clear documentation and train users on new or updated processes and systems.
• Escalate and collaborate with internal experts and external technology partners when needed, and follow through until resolution.
• Take increasing ownership of systems and deliverables over time, with guidance from experienced engineers.

Skills

English proficiency

Strong communication

Structured troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Automation/Engineering

Tools

SCADA

System integrations

Industrial networks

Job description

Company

Our client is a global, innovation-driven organisation operating in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. The site focuses on reliable delivery of critical products and works to high quality and compliance standards. Teams collaborate closely across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Technology to improve processes and keep operations running smoothly.

Job Description

We are looking for a Validated Systems Engineer to strengthen the Operations Technology team in Breda. This position sits at the intersection of digital technology and the production floor, helping to improve reliability, efficiency and compliance of packaging and labelling operations. The Validated Systems Engineer will support and improve a defined set of manufacturing systems (including SCADA and system integrations), working with site stakeholders and global teams to deliver practical solutions in a GMP-regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, testing, qualification and change-control of manufacturing systems in line with GMP requirements and site procedures.
• Maintain and troubleshoot a portfolio of operational manufacturing systems to ensure stable day-to-day performance.
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders (Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Technology) to identify issues, root causes and improvement opportunities.
• Support implementations and continuous improvement initiatives around packaging and labelling technology (e.g., SCADA, authentication solutions, mobile workstations and label-printing integrations).
• Create clear documentation and train users on new or updated processes and systems.
• Escalate and collaborate with internal experts and external technology partners when needed, and follow through until resolution.
• Take increasing ownership of systems and deliverables over time, with guidance from experienced engineers and subject-matter experts.
• Provide occasional flexibility outside standard hours to support planned go-lives or critical operational issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Automation, Engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
• Up to 4 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, IT/OT, automation or application support.
• Structured approach to troubleshooting, documentation and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with both technical and operational teams.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Motivation to learn and work within GMP/validated manufacturing environments.
• Nice to have: exposure to packaging/labelling systems, SCADA, industrial networks, system integrations, and/or qualification/testing/change control.

Other Information

This is an on-site role based in Breda, close to the manufacturing environment, combining project implementation with continuous improvement and operational support.