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LEIDEN, Netherlands, NLfull timePosted July 28, 2026via europa.eu

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via EURES (European Labour Authority, europa.eu/eures)

Automation Engineer - Leiden - 5000.00 - 7000.00 - 32-40 hours - Project duration at least a year - Bachelor degree Client Client helps life sciences companies navigate the most complex quality and compliance challenges, accelerating time to market, reducing costs, and turning regulatory requirements into a real competitive edge. Client helps life sciences companies navigate the most complex quality and compliance challenges, accelerating time to market, reducing costs, and turning regulatory requirements into a real competitive edge. At a turning point for the industry, they embrace both the ambition and the responsibility to lead this transformation, setting new standards for excellence, performance, and innovation worldwide?. Requirements - Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical / Industrial Automation / Mechatronics (or similar). - 5+ years in (bio)pharma, food or chemical automation. - Strong hands-on experience with Rockwell ControlLogix, FactoryTalk View SE and PlantPAx. - Familiar with PharmaSuite or comparable MES; solid grasp of GMP and 21 CFR Part 11. - Clear communicator in English (Dutch a plus); able to coach junior engineers and interface with vendors. What do you get? - Pension entitlement (15.9% employer contribution, 7.5% employee contribution) - Collective WGA / WIA insurance - NBBU collective labour agreement through equal remuneration - 25 holidays days - 8% holiday allowance - 100% payment in case of illness in the first year - Travel allowance per kilometer or through public transport Duties Supporting a leading biotech client in Leiden with the green-field automation of new clean-utility and tank-farm systems. We are looking for an experienced Automation Engineer who can own PLC/DCS design and small-scale integrations across Rockwell PlantPAx and PharmaSuite MES. Your impact: - Configure and validate Rockwell ControlLogix PLC code for vendor skids (PW, Process Air, N?,, denatured-ethanol & CIP che...

How to apply

CV with attached letter,Online application form,Telephone

Contact: Patrick Ferns | Tel: +31797973610 | Email: [email removed]

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