Join a Market Leader Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market. Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members, from 36 different nationalities, that are located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites. Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we areIn it for life. You will be responsible to: + Participate in strategic automation projects in different company sites; + 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; + Define requirements, plan, and manage strategic automation equipment projects or changes to existing ones; + Develop and review/approve specifications, testing document templates, and internal and standard operating procedures (IOP, SOP); + Collaborate with Automation sites to support the exchange of proven practices and standards; + Collaborate in internal/external audits and inspections; + Follow HSE programs and participate in PHA, FMEA, and HAZOP; + Provide technical support and training to site personnel on automation systems. We are looking to recruit a Candidate: + Engineering Degree (preferably Mechanical or Automation Engineering with chemical manufacturing automation experience); + Experience in equipment automation design, commissioning, and qualification; + 2-3 years of relevant experience in automated control systems, preferably in the pharmaceutical sector; + Good understanding and knowledge of control systems (DCS, SCADA, and PLC); + Proficient in 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, both written and spoken; + Strong project management, coordination, communication, and leadership skills; + Demonstrated team spirit, initiative, dynamism, and creativity; + Excellent root cause analysis and problem-solving skills. Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity. Notice to Agencies and Search Firms Representatives Hovione does not accept unsolicited resumes 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. (https://en-careers-hovione.icims.com/jobs/10666/automation-equipment-engineer/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-1834418400) Hiring Request Post Information* : Posted Date1 week ago(2025/1/21 17:00) ID2024-10666 # of Openings1 Job LocationsPT-Lisbon Job FamilyDIGITAL