Job description
Are you interested in working at the intersection of industrial automation and IT in a highly regulated and high-tech environment?
Amaris Consulting is looking for an Automation Project Engineer to support the digital transformation of production environments in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industry. In this role, you will implement automation solutions that connect manufacturing equipment to IT systems, ensuring reliable data integration, efficient processes, and full compliance with pharmaceutical quality and validation standards.
Your role
As an Automation Project Engineer, you will join a specialized automation team and collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams. You will mainly operate within the OT layers (ISA-95 levels 1–3) and play a key role in bridging Operational Technology (OT) and IT systems.
Your responsibilities
* Manage the automation scope within technical project teams
* Design and implement OT/IT automation solutions
* Configure and integrate automated and computerized systems
* Support the selection and implementation of hardware and software
* Develop, execute, and review commissioning and validation protocols
* Document test plans, reports, and validation activities for GxP systems
* Troubleshoot automation systems and perform root cause analyses
* Support deviations, CAPAs, and investigations
* Collaborate with project leads and stakeholders to deliver successful projects
* Provide technical support for live systems (including weekend on-call support from 9:00 to 17:00)
Your profile
* 4+ years of experience with OT or IT systems in a GxP environment
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering (Electronics/ICT) or similar
* Experience with industrial automation and system integration
* Knowledge of computer networking and ISA-95 architecture
* Understanding of GxP regulations and data integrity principles (e.g., ALCOA, cGMP Annex 11)
* Basic knowledge of scripting or databases (PowerShell, CMD, SQL)
* Experience with PLC-controlled automation systems
* Experience with monitoring platforms such as AVEVA PI
* Knowledge of industrial networking (switches, firewalls) and IT infrastructure such as Active Directory
* Strong analytical skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Languages
* Fluent English
* Dutch is a strong plus
Why join Amaris Consulting?
* Rapid growth: Amaris has doubled its workforce in Belgium in two years, providing numerous growth opportunities for employees.
* Prestigious projects: Candidates will work with renowned clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and European institutions sectors on impactful missions.
* International environment: An agile and dynamic structure promotes intrapreneurship and meritocracy, with international exposure at the heart of Europe.