Automation Sme

**Make your mark for patients**

We are looking for an **Automation Subject Matter Expert (SME)** who is customer oriented, innovative, and collaborative to join our BelTech Automation team, based in our campus in **Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium**.

**About the Role**

As an Automation SME, you will ensure good engineering practices, design, and support meet UCB expectations and strategy through all Manufacturing Facilities in Belgium (24/24 guard). You will be responsible for providing timely support and deliverables aligned with business needs, ensuring the right quality and adherence to budget. You will also manage risks, participate in shutdown interventions, and ensure efficient handover to operation teams.

**Who You Will Work With**

You will collaborate with a passionate team within the BelTech Automation department. Together, you will work closely with Automation Integrators, Process, QA Q/V, Maintenance, Utilities, E&I, and other project disciplines. You will also interact with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth operation of automated installations.

**What You Will Do**
- You develop and maintain automation documentation and software.
- You participate in workshops to ensure alignment with different companies and disciplines.
- You follow up on Automation Integrator and Vendor Packages.
- You ensure automation deliverables follow GMP and HSE regulations.
- You organize operator training and perform handover to operation teams.
- You manage punch lists, deviations and change controls related to packages/buildings.

Interested? For this role, we are looking for the following education, experience, and skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Process Automation.
- Strong knowledge of cGMP and engineering project management, knowledge of PCS7 (TIA PORTAL is a plus).
- Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and handle challenging situations.
- Full proficiency in French and knowledge of technical English.

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you

**About us**

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

**Why work with us?**

At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equitable opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.