Role & seniority: Technical automation engineer (mid-level), 2–5 years’ biotech/industry experience; focus on building automation and EMS migrations.

Stack/tools: Building Automation System (BMS) and Environmental Monitoring System (EMS, Honeywell); cGMP/GAMP framework; Honeywell PLC HC900; EBI R600; Priva; Integration Protocol; P&IDs; instrumentation/control equipment; validation/docs (protocols, test plans, reports, SOPs).

Top 3 responsibilities

Design, implement, install and migrate BMS/EMS systems in compliance with cGMP/GAMP; develop and validate commissioning protocols and related documentation.
Provide ongoing maintenance and technical support for BMS, ensure safety/quality compliance; coordinate changes and vendor/subcontractor activities.
Manage lifecycle documentation, update SOPs/work instructions, and coordinate automation changes within a team of automation engineers.

Must-have skills

Technical education/degree in industrial automation or relevant engineering (minimum HBO).
2–5 years in biotech with GAMP knowledge; 3–5 years’ experience with recent BMS systems.
Ability to understand control philosophy and write functional requirement specifications.
Independent, detail-oriented, collaborative; strong organization and initiative.
Dutch and English verbal/written communication; VCA and NEN 3140 compliance.

Nice-to-haves

Experience with Honeywell HC900, EBI R600, Priva; Integration Protocol.
Proficiency with P

Full Description

Our client offers consulting- and engineering support for demanding, multidisciplinair projects in the biotech and life sciences industry. Their reputation is based on forming successful partnerships with their clients, providing them with innovative designs and cost effective solutions in the context of sound judgment, strong management and technical excellence.

Description

You are responsible for designing, implementing and installing the Building Automation System and Environmental Monitoring System (EMS, Honeywell) to be migrated. This in accordance with the cG(a)MP requirements.
Provide ongoing maintenance and technical support for BMS systems, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards
Manage vendors, subcontractors and technical integrators.
Execution and/or coordination of Automation changes in a team of automation engineers
Develop, coordinate, execute and review (commissioning) protocols, test plans reports and documentation to implement, maintain, operate and validate Automation systems
Update, coordinate and review the applicable Life Cycle documentation.
Update, develop and coordinate related system SOP’s/ Work instructions.

Profile sought

A technical education / degree in industrial automation or relevant engineering discipline is required. (Minimum HBO Educational level).
2-5 years of relevant experience within the biotech industry with proven knowledge of current Good Automated Manufacturing Practices (GAMP) compliance.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience working with recent BMS system.
Proficient ability to understand control philosophy and write functional requirement specifications
Highly motivated, independent, detail-oriented team player with good organization, initiative, and a collaborative attitude is essential.
Preferred knowledge in Honeywell PLC HC900 and EBI R600 / Priva / Integration Protocol
Proficient knowledge of P&IDs and instrumentation/control equipment in an industrial environment.
Has good verbal, reading and written communication skills in Dutch and English.
Required are VCA and NEN 3140.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Automation Engineer BMS