Automation Engineer – Pharmaceutical Environment
Walloon Brabant, Belgium
Introduction
At Nalys, we support leading life sciences organizations by empowering our consultants to deliver high‐impact engineering expertise in highly regulated environments.
We are looking for an Automation Engineer to join one of our pharmaceutical partners through a long‐term consultancy mission in Walloon Brabant.
You will evolve in a regulated, innovation‐driven environment where automation plays a key role in ensuring reliable, high‐quality solutions.
At Nalys, we combine technical excellence with a strong people‐centric culture, offering you the opportunity to grow your expertise while working on meaningful projects in the life sciences sector.
Your Responsibilities
As an Automation Engineer, you will contribute throughout the lifecycle of automated systems in a pharmaceutical context. Your main responsibilities include:
* Designing, developing, and maintaining automation solutions in line with business and quality requirements
* Implementing and supporting control systems while ensuring robustness, reliability, and compliance
* Writing and maintaining technical documentation, specifications, and test protocols
* Participating in software testing phases (unit, integration) and supporting system validation activities
* Analyzing needs, proposing efficient automation solutions, and contributing to continuous improvement
* Providing technical support to internal teams and stakeholders when needed.
Your Profile
To succeed in this role, you ideally bring:
* A degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
* A confirmed experience in industrial automation within a regulated environment
* Solid knowledge of PLC‐based systems and industrial automation principles
* An analytical mindset, with the ability to translate requirements into practical solutions
* Team spirit, autonomy, and good communication skills
* Be fluent in both English and French.
Why Join Nalys?
At Nalys, we believe that our consultants are our greatest strength. By joining us, you benefit from:
* A human‐sized consulting company with strong values and a close‐knit culture
* Personalized career support, coaching, and training opportunities
* The chance to work on high‐impact projects in the pharmaceutical and life‐sciences industry
* Let's talk about your salary package at the first meeting.
Our 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.
Interested?
Ready to take the next step in your automation career within the pharmaceutical world?
Apply now or contact Nalys to learn more — we'd be happy to discuss your ambitions and how we can grow together.