Senior Automation Equipment Engineer at Hovione · Lisbon

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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:

• Propose and take part in annual goals, resources, and budget decisions for Global Automation team;
• Report Global Automation equipment results;
• Define requirements, plan, and manage new Global Automation equipment projects or changes to the existing ones;
• Develop and review / approve specification, testing document templates, as well as internal and standard operating procedures (IOP, SOP);
• Collaborate with Automation sites to support exchange proven practices and standards;
• Collaborate in internal / external audits and inspections;
• Follow HSE program, participate in PHA, FMEA and HAZOP;
• Plan and manage Global Automation equipment projects;
• Maintain and develop standards, procedures and specifications for continuous and discrete control, alarms, interlocks, and human machine interfaces in compliance with internal and external guidelines;
• Develop and maintain standards;
• Incorporate new solutions for digital innovation

We are looking to recruit a Candidate:

• Engineering Degree (preferably Chemical, Mechanical or Automation Engineering with chemical manufacturing automation experience)
• Minimum experience of 5 years in a role related to automation projects in industrial operations
• Equipment automation design, commissioning, and qualification
• Good computer skills (office software tools, preferably with computer programming knowledge: Sequential Flow Charts and Function Block diagrams, Visual Basic, Mathematical software packages)
• Fluent in English written and spoken
• Project management, coordination, communication, and leadership skills
• Team spirit, initiative, dynamism, and creativity
• Root cause analysis / problem-solving skills

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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