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.
Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.
Who are we?
Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.
At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:
Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!
Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!
Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.
As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!
