Automation Engineer – Pharmaceutical Industry
đź“ŤWalloon Brabant, Belgium
Introduction
Nalys is a Belgian consulting company specialized in life sciences and high‑regulation environments. We support pharmaceutical and biotech companies by providing expert engineers and quality professionals who contribute to critical industrial and quality missions across Belgium and France.
We are currently looking for an Automation Engineer to join an R&D team of experts based in Brabant wallon, Belgium, working on cutting-edge solutions in the Pharma space. This is an hands-on development, no project management, just impactful engineering work.
By joining Nalys, you will be part of a human‑sized organization that values expertise, long‑term partnerships, and continuous development, while working on projects within leading
pharmaceutical environments.
Your Responsibilities
To succeed in this role, you bring:
* Design, implement, and maintain complete control system solutions across the full product lifecycle — from new developments to upgrades on installed base and new site deployments
* Write, execute, and maintain unit and integration test cases to ensure software quality and reliability
* Document control system implementations to meet quality and regulatory standards
* Develop software solutions by understanding and challenging business needs
* Deploy and upgrade control systems both on-site and in-factory environments
* Support internal and external customers throughout project phases
* Review team outputs, share expertise, and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices.
Your profile
* You hold a Master's degree in Engineering, Automation, or equivalent (Bachelor with strong experience considered)
* You have 3 to 5 years of experience in automation development and support
* Mandatory: you have experience in PLC Siemens programming — STEP7 and TIA Portal
* And experience with Wonderware SCADA (Intouch / WinCC Unified)
* You are comfortable working in a structured Quality Management System, regularly audited by regulatory authorities
* You are fluent in both French and English
* Willing to travel internationally up to 10%
* Team player, autonomous, curious, and result-focused
What's on offer
* A human‑scaled consulting company focused on expertise, partnership, and career development
* Long‑term assignments with leading pharmaceutical players
* Continuous learning through technical coaching, training, and knowledge sharing
* A supportive culture that values autonomy, trust, and impact
* An attractive salary package with additional benefits.
Recruitment Process
When applying for this position at Nalys, you can expect a clear and engaging recruitment journey:
* Talent Acquisition Call
A first discussion with our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Olivia Braszko, to understand your background, motivations, and career goals
* Technical Interview
A meeting with one of our Technical Referent to evaluate your expertise and fit for the mission
* Business Interview
* A conversation with the Business Unit Director, Jimmy Rousseaux, to discuss the project context and your future within Nalys.
Ready to code systems that matter? Send your application and let's talk!