Manufacturing and Supply
Where the
miracles of
science are made
a reality for patients
Automation Engineer III
At a glance
Our teams produce and deliver over 4 billion units of medicines and vaccines every year, ensuring every breakthrough gets to the people who need it most.
Our state-of-the-art facilities, AI-powered smart factories, and cutting-edge automation are redefining what’s possible: ensuring treatments reach patients faster, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. This is where your skills, ambition, and passion can shape the future of healthcare.
Automation Engineer III
Locatie: Geel
Over de functie
Als Automation Engineer binnen ons Automation & Manufacturing Systems team speel je een cruciale rol in het ondersteunen en optimaliseren van onze productieautomatisering. Je draagt bij aan farmaceutische productie-excellentie en werkt in een dynamisch team dat operationele excellentie nastreeft. Je bent verantwoordelijk voor het ontwerpen, implementeren en onderhouden van automatiseringsoplossingen die onze productieprocessen naar een hoger niveau tillen.
Taken en verantwoordelijkheden:
Ontwerpen, ontwikkelen en implementeren van automatiseringsoplossingen voor productieprocessen
Programmeren en configureren van DCS systemen (Emerson DeltaV) en PLC/SCADA systemen (Siemens)
Troubleshooting en optimalisatie van geautomatiseerde productielijnen
Ondersteuning bij validatie-activiteiten (IQ/OQ/PQ) in GMP-omgeving
Samenwerking met cross-functionele teams (Productie, Kwaliteit, Onderhoud, Engineering)
Documentatie volgens farmaceutische industrie standaarden
Integratie van automatiseringssystemen met digitale applicaties en continue verbeteringsinitiatieven
Ondersteuning bij technology transfers en nieuwe equipment installaties
On-call support voor kritieke productiesystemen
Over jou
Bachelor of masterdiploma in Automatisering, Elektrotechniek, Industriële Ingenieurswetenschappen of gerelateerd vakgebied
Minimaal 3-5 jaar ervaring in industriële automatisering, bij voorkeur in de farmaceutische/life sciences sector
Sterke kennis van DCS systemen en PLC programmering (Emerson DeltaV en Siemens)
Ervaring met SCADA/HMI systemen
Kennis van industriële netwerken (Profinet, IO-link, Ethernet APL, Profibus, etc.)
Kennis van Industry 4.0 technologieën en digitalisering, ervaring met batch control systemen (ISA-88) en projectmanagement ervaring is een grote plus
Sterke communicatievaardigheden in Nederlands en Engels
Probleemoplossend vermogen en analytische vaardigheden
Teamspeler met het vermogen om zelfstandig te werken
Bereidheid om deel te nemen aan wachtdienstregeling buiten de daguren
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- We’re problem-solvers and pioneers. United by the belief that everyone deserves a healthier future. We create best-in-class vaccines that prevent disease and protect lives.
- Innovation drives us. From AI and mRNA to next-gen science, we push the boundaries to deliver first- and best-in-class vaccines for infectious diseases worldwide.
- Growth happens here. With bold investments in R&D and world-class facilities, Sanofians across the entire vaccine lifecycle are shaping the future of global health.
- We do what’s right. Sustainability and DE&I drive our positive global impact—because the diverse communities Sanofians represent are the patients we serve.
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Executive Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply
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