DCS Process Automation Engineer

Anonymous

Capax is assisting one of our clients in finding a freelance DCS Process Automation Engineer for a 12-24 month contract within the pharmaceutical industry. The role is based in Kalundborg and focuses on developing, programming, and commissioning automation solutions for large-scale pharma production.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, commission, qualify, test (FAT, SAT, UAT), and hand over applications for Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
  




• Work with ABB 800xA, 800xA Batch Management, and SattLine in compliance with S88 standards.
  




• Collaborate with process experts and colleagues across MES, Historian systems, instruments, and production equipment.
  




• Support the development and optimization of automation methods and strategies.
  




• Participate in qualification, validation, and documentation activities in GMP environments.
  

Requirements (must-have)

• Minimum 4+ years of documented experience in 800xA DCS programming.
  




• Minimum 4+ years of documented experience in 800xA Batch Management.
  




• Strong knowledge of the S88 standard.
  

Advantageous competencies

• Pharma process knowledge within fermentation, purification, upstream, and downstream.
  




• Background from pharma, chemical, or food & beverage industries with batch-related production.
  




• Knowledge of GMP and GDP.
  




• Experience in functional specifications, FAT, SAT, UAT testing, commissioning, and validation activities.
  




• Solid experience with documentation: protocols, test plans, test references.
  

Project scope

• Contract duration: 1–2 years with possibility of extension.
  




• Location: On-site in Kalundborg.
  




• Start: As soon as possible.
  

Interested?
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