Senior Automation Engineer

MAASI Enterprises , a leading consultancy in the Life Sciences sector, is looking for an accomplished Senior Automation Engineer to join our team.

We're seeking a professional with a strong background in IT/OT system integration and proven expertise in managing complex projects within an industrial setting. As a pivotal member of our team, you will lead the resolution of advanced technical challenges and drive the implementation of innovative, state-of-the-art solutions.

Do you see yourself in this role? Keep reading to learn more

• Travel: 20%
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours of work: 40 hours/week
• Department: MAASI EU Operations
• Reporting to: Technical Officer
• Salary range: Depending on the actual experience achieved.

• Guiding stakeholders in the strategic deployment of technology within the company's production environment.
• Contributing to maintaining an innovative IT architecture by leveraging IT expertise and a long-term sustainable vision.
• Designing and managing the integration of IT and OT systems, ensuring robust cybersecurity at all levels, and defining strategies and methodologies for managing transitions where necessary.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvements to enhance the efficiency, usability, and maintainability of production systems through IT solutions and data analysis.
• Providing technical support for IT/OT systems, with a primary focus on IT components, within industrial production architectures and systems.
• Supervising and coordinating specialist technicians from various companies and disciplines throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Ensuring that project documentation is consistently up to date.
• Leading and actively participating in change management processes within the client's IT/OT infrastructure.
• Adhering to and ensuring compliance with the client's quality guidelines and manuals, both general and IT/OT-specific.
• Acting as the primary point of contact and technical escalation for IT/OT and automation matters within the company.
• At least 5 years of experience as an Automation Engineer.
• Comprehensive understanding of concepts related to:
• Cybersecurity for Industrial Automation & Control Systems (ISA99);
• Enterprise-Control System Integration (ISA95);
• Functional Safety – Safety Instrumented Systems (ISA84);
• Human-Machine Interfaces (ISA101);
• Wireless Systems for Industrial Automation (ISA100).
• Advanced knowledge of networking technologies and protocols such as TCP/IP, routing, filtering, and DNS.
• Strong understanding of industrial technologies and protocols such as EtherNet/IP, CIP, ModBus, Profinet, BACnet, and Zigbee.
• Proficiency in interpreting electrical, mechanical, or process diagrams.
• Basic knowledge of widely used SCADA, MES, and DCS solutions.
• Basic experience in SCADA programming.
• Familiarity with server operating systems and common virtualisation solutions.
• Adaptability to dynamic, multidisciplinary, and international environments.
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all organisational levels.
• Excellent command of the English language (B2 level).

• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements specific to the industry (e.g., chemical and pharmaceutical sectors).
• Familiarity with industrial production processes.
• Strong writing skills for producing technical documents such as manuals, reports, and intervention records.

• Competitive salary, commissions and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a leading consulting firm in the Life Science industry.
• Chance to make a real impact on the growth of the business.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Performance bonus, training and welfare schemes.

MAASI Enterprises wants to be an inclusive and equitable company. We value differences and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone and we apply fair working conditions and salaries related to assigned responsibilities, skills and personal merit.

A salary pack that matches your responsibilities, a growth plan and attractive bonuses based on results.

Internal and external trainings specifically selected based on your aptitudes and talent.

A set of benefits, services and affiliations on top of the profession's health insurance.

We're a company of human beings, before anything else. You'll never be "just a number" here.