Join a Market Leader:
At Hovione, we help partners turn scientific innovation into medicines that reach patients around the world. For more than 65 years, we have connected science and technology to scale complex ideas into high-quality and innovative solutions that truly make a difference.
As an international Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), we support the development and manufacture of drug substances, intermediates and drug products across the full life cycle. We are globally recognized for our leadership in specialized technologies such as Spray Drying and Continuous Tableting. But what truly sets us apart is not just what we do — it is how we do it: with purpose, care, collaboration and a deep commitment to doing the right things right.
Our people are the reason for our success. We are a global and diverse team of more than 2,600 team members across Europe, the USA and Asia, bringing together different experiences and perspectives to help our partners to overcome complex challenges. We believe that an inclusive environment — where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, is respected, heard and empowered to contribute — is essential to drive innovation, ensure quality, and secure long‑term sustainable success.
And as we grow, so do the opportunities for our people to develop, broaden their perspectives and build meaningful careers. Because at Hovione, better starts with those who choose to make a difference every day. Will you be one of them?
You will be responsible to::
The Automation & OT Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, qualification, and lifecycle management of industrial automation hardware and operational technology systems. This role ensures robust, safe, and compliant operation of process equipment through high‑quality hardware engineering, reliable control systems, and secure OT–IT network integration.
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Design, implement and qualify automation hardware, including control cabinets, electrical schematics, instrumentation interfaces, and field wiring.
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Develop and maintain electrical diagrams and ensure compliance with internal standards and industrial regulations.
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Execute full lifecycle management of automation hardware, including migration of obsolete systems, redesign, implementation, testing, and qualification.
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Select, program and integrate industrial controllers (PLCs, PACs) ensuring robust communication with sensors, actuators and supervisory systems.
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Design, implement, maintain and troubleshoot industrial control networks, including Profibus, Profinet, Fieldbus and other OT communication protocols.
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Manage and maintain OT servers, industrial HMIs, historians, and local automation infrastructure.
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Ensure reliable and secure IT–OT network integration, working in alignment with corporate cybersecurity and infrastructure policies.
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Maintain the overall automation and OT infrastructure, ensuring availability, performance, and resilience.
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Implement and optimize Process and Equipment Automation Systems, including user interfaces, data acquisition layers, and OT–IT interfaces.
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Build and maintain data pipelines and apply ETL techniques to convey automation data to higher‑level informatics systems.
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Develop specific applications for event notifications, automatic reporting, and process insights.
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Collect, analyze, and report process data to support daily operational decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Contribute to and lead Industry 4.0 initiatives, fostering technological innovation such as:
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Augmented Reality
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Digital Twins
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Asset Management Systems
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IoT platforms
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Advanced Data Analytics
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Optimization algorithms and models
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Robotics prototypes and scalability assessments
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Map business and operational processes, proposing optimizations and automating repetitive tasks through RPA and intelligent automation tools.
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Provide technical support for operations, maintenance, and cross‑disciplinary engineering teams.
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Implement code changes under change control and ensure compliance with GMP, HSE, and regulatory guidelines.
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Support inspections and audits, including documentation preparation and subject‑matter expertise.
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Ensure assigned tasks are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and with cost‑effectiveness in mind.
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Promote the implementation and maintenance of company procedures, quality systems, and safety practices.
We are looking to recruit a Candidate::
- University, or equivalent, qualification in Electrical Engineering or similar scientific field (mandatory)
- Strong understanding and knowledge of PLC’s, HMI’s and SCADA
- Broad knowledge in scripting languages (eg. Python, R or similar)
- Knowledge in database technologies (eg. SQL, Oracle)
- Experience in systems simulation (eg. discrete-event simulation) strong understanding and knowledge of control systems.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of IT/OT Service Management (knowledge in cybersecurity and communication protocols such as OPC)
- Relevant experience in IT/OT Infrastructure administration or as a helpdesk or IT Technician with technical qualifications in multiple IT/OT infrastructure disciplines.
- Fluency in English is a requirement
- Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package
- Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct their tasks in accordance with the rules and procedures set down
Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer
Inclusion and diversity are key to us. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodation or support during the application or interview process, please contact us, and we will be happy to assist.
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Hovione does not accept unsolicited résumes from agencies or search firms for this job posting. Any resumes submitted to Hovione by a third-party agency or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement will become the sole property of Hovione. No fees will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited referral. Thank you for your understanding.
