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We are looking for a Process Automation Lead who is collaborative, innovative and detail-oriented to join us in our BioNexUS Internal Manufacturing team, based in our UCB campus office in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium.
About the role
This role is part of the BioNexUS project, contributing to the design and delivery of a future-ready biologics manufacturing facility. You will ensure that automation systems and industrial IT infrastructure are aligned with manufacturing needs within the BioNexUS project. You will contribute to the design of a compliant and efficient facility by translating operational requirements into robust automation solutions in a rapidly evolving project environment.
Who you’ll work with
You will be working in a team that collaborates closely with manufacturing sites, engineering partners and cross-functional stakeholders. Together, you will ensure automation solutions support efficient, safe and compliant manufacturing operations working across different time zones.
What you’ll do
- Represent automation and industrial IT topics within project discussions.
- Translate manufacturing needs into automation and system requirements.
- Review and assess technical documentation related to automation systems.
- Ensure alignment between automation solutions and operational needs.
- Contribute to the integration of digital and future-ready manufacturing technologies.
- Promote strong quality, safety and compliance standards.
Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills
- Experience in industrial automation within biopharmaceutical or regulated environments.
- Knowledge of automation systems, industrial IT and digital manufacturing tools.
- Experience supporting large-scale engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Ability to analyse technical data and translate it into practical solutions.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to adapt to project variabilities and a rapidly evolving work environment.
- Fluent in English; French is an advantage.
- Occasional travel to the United States may be required during conceptual design and basic design phases.
Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities.
At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, irrespective of your current contractual agreement. Should your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss, before submitting your application.
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com . Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
Requisition ID: 93246
Recruiter: Flore Bourlet
Hiring Manager: Nicolas TIECHE
Talent Partner: Joelle Coldrick
Job Level: MM I - SM II
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