Commissioning, Qualification & Validation (CQV) Engineer | Life Science 1
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026. Capgemini scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Your Role
As an Automation Engineer in the Life Sciences sector, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining automated systems that drive efficiency and compliance across pharmaceutical and biotech environments. In this role you will play a key role in:
- Designing, programming, and commissioning automation systems including PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and HMI solutions for use in GMP-regulated manufacturing and laboratory environments, ensuring full compliance with industry standards.
- Developing and maintaining automation software by writing, testing, and documenting control system code in line with regulatory requirements such as GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, and EU Annex 11.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams including process engineers, quality assurance, and validation teams to define automation requirements, support system integration, and ensure seamless project delivery.
- Troubleshooting and resolving automation system issues by performing root cause analyses, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring minimal disruption to production or laboratory operations.
- Supporting qualification and validation activities for automated systems by contributing to the preparation of validation documentation, including URS, FS, DS, and test protocols, in alignment with GMP guidelines.
Your Profile
We are looking for a technically skilled and driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment. You will bring:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial automation within the Life Sciences industry, with hands-on expertise in PLC, SCADA, DCS, or HMI systems from vendors such as Siemens, Rockwell, or Emerson.
- Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and automation standards including GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, and EU Annex 11, with a proven ability to apply these in a practical, project-based context.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose complex automation issues, propose effective solutions, and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment.
- A degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, combined with a proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
- Proficiency in French and/or Dutch, as well as English, enabling effective communication in Brussels' multilingual professional environment
What you'll love about working here
Own your Growth: Free access for all to world-class learning assets and curated programs from Harvard Business Review, Coursera, Pluralsight, Udemy, Microsoft, AWS, Google and many more. Our engineering academy offers more than 60,000 hours of training to support your professional development.
Connect for Success: Our professional communities foster career development and strengthen Capgemini's capabilities across various domains. You will also benefit from mentoring programs to stimulate your professional growth.
Lead the Change: As a global leader in engineering services, Capgemini Engineering combines its broad industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies to help our clients develop the smart products and services of tomorrow.
Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.