Automation Specialist

Automation Specialist
Automation Specialist urgently required for interesting contract in Belgium
6 month rolling contract based in Belgium.

The Automation Specialist will be Responsible for the following:

* Implementation of global automation standards including development of site specific automation concepts and solutions where necessary
* Consult with all relevant internal and external parties to identify customer needs and include into project objectives.
* Asses needs to develop new systems and improve existing program designs.
* Provide technical expertise on strategic initiatives and presents best solution and key industry trends to include creating and deploying new and unique approaches in automation.
* Work with other engineering, operation and quality assurance disciplines to design and develop automation solutions
* Perform work in accordance with site GxP and EHS policies and procedures.
* Provide periodic insights, detailed progress reports and system functionality documents to ensure continue alignment with department and company goals.
* Experience in a pharmaceutical environment writing and reviewing validation and change control documentation
* Develop best practices and standard operating procedures.
* Lead corrective maintenance efforts on production and facility equipment, including the use of software systems for both calibration and work orders as needed.
* Partner with local business leadership and project teams to scope Automation, MES and IT aspects of capital projects bringing knowledge of Automation technologies and latest IT technologies
* Understand and educate local project teams on automation standards as they relate to technology selection, system configuration, validation, hardware, software environments and business processes.
* Close liaison with Process Engineering Leads and Engineering Contractors
* Drive efficiencies in execution of projects to reduce costs and cycle times based on standards
* Engages with stakeholders at all levels of projects, including active participation in Project Steering teams
* Ensures that SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) is appropriately applied

The Automation Specialist will ideally have the following skills and expertise:

* BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical degree plus.
* 5 or more years of experience in project/automation/IT support and/or Vaccines/Pharmaceutical Manufacturing front line supervision. Proven record of proficiencies associated with business analysis on small sized projects.
* Excellent understanding of cGMP's, SDLC methodologies and LEAN/MPS/Sigma principles.
* Excellent facilitation, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
* Proven facilitation, meeting/workshop management, project management and change management skills are essential, along with excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong presentation skills.
* Dutch fluent in spoken and written and good English language skills

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