Industrial Automation Engineer Hainaut, Belgium
About Nalys Nalys is a fast‑growing consulting company specialized in high‑tech engineering and life sciences. We partner with leading organizations to deliver innovative solutions across multiple technical domains. Joining Nalys means becoming part of a collaborative and future‑oriented community focused on excellence and continuous development. We are currently looking for an
Industrial Automation Engineer
to support one of our major pharmaceutical partners located in the Hainaut region.
Your Mission As an Industrial Automation Engineer, you will ensure the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of automated production systems within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Your role contributes directly to operational continuity and smart‑manufacturing initiatives.
Your Responsibilities Ensure Operational Continuity Diagnose and resolve automation issues (PLC, drives, SCADA, HMI) to minimize downtime Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams, including on‑call participation when required. Drive Automation Projects Lead automation improvements, upgrades, and new system implementations Write and review technical specifications and support validation activities (I/O testing, FAT/SAT) Contribute to investment planning and ensure alignment with site automation strategy. Optimize & Innovate Continuously assess system performance and propose improvement actions Deploy new technologies such as vision systems, modern PLC platforms, HMI upgrades, AI‑based tools, or SCADA enhancements Maintain and update PLC, SCADA, and vision systems. Collaborate & Support Act as a technical advisor for cross‑functional teams Train internal users and maintain up‑to‑date documentation Manage relationships with suppliers and external partners. Ensure Compliance Apply GMP, validation standards, and Change Control processes Participate in audits and ensure compliance with all regulatory expectations.
Your Profile You hold a degree in Industrial Engineering, Automation, or Industrial Computing You have a minimum of 5 years experience in automation in an industrial/manufacturing setting You have a strong knowledge of Siemens S7 and/or Allen‑Bradley systems And a solid understanding of electricity, mechanics, pneumatics, and hydraulics You are fluent in French, with a good command of English Analytical, autonomous, flexible, and proactive, you are a person with strong communication skills.
The Recruitment Process If you apply for this position through Nalys, you will follow our structured recruitment path: First Call / Screening
– You will be contacted by Olivia Braszko, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Nalys, for an initial interview and introduction Technical Interview
– A second discussion will be held with our Technical Director alongside the Talent Acquisition Specialist Final Interview
– You will meet with our Business Unit Director, Jimmy Rousseaux, for the final validation.
How to Apply If you want to contribute to high‑impact projects in the life sciences sector and join a dynamic engineering community, we’d love to hear from you!