Automation Project Engineer

**Automation Project Engineer**

- **Location:**
Gent
- **Duration:**
31 dec, 2026 (possible extension)
- **Hours:**
40 (Hybrid)

Imagine your next project bridging the gap between operational technology and IT to deliver life-changing CAR-T therapies to patients.

We are looking for a consultant with OT or
**IT experience in a GxP environment**
. The role-holder provides technical implementation and represents the automation department of CAR-T in the project organization. They implement automation solutions providing digital connectivity of the equipment, bridging the OT and IT worlds. These systems are typically located in the OT layer (ISA-95 level 1 up to 3), but also interact with systems in scope of the IT department.

The role-holder is part of the automation department and work with GxP qualified systems. In addition to the project role, they also provide technical support for live systems including in an on-call service.

**roles and responsibilities.**

You will manage the automation scope within a project team to design and configure complex computerized systems.

This will involve:

- **Design OT/IT solutions**
- Configure computerized systems
- Procure or requests hardware and software
- Develop, review and execute (commissioning) protocols, test plans, reports, and documentation to implement, maintain, operate and validate GxP automated systems.
- Act in a troubleshooting role to find root cause and propose a solution (with 9h to 17h on call support during the weekend).
- Supports investigations, deviations, corrective and preventive actions towards successful timely and compliant closure
- Actively communicates regularly with project leads and project delivery stakeholders

**how to succeed.**

You are a proactive team player with a service-oriented mindset and a deep commitment to quality and safety.

You will also bring:

- Computers sciences, applied engineering (electronics & ICT) or equivalent through experience
- Minimum
**4 years**
of experience
- Prior experience with OT or
**IT systems**
in a
**GxP environment**
- Understanding of Computer Networking (eg. ISA-95)
- Experience with GxP requirements relevant to automation, such as: ALCOA and cGMP annex 11
- Programming (basic powershell/cmd and sql preferred)
- Cybersecurity and NIS2 preferred
- Experience with industrial automation technology and validation standards relevant to the Pharmaceutical industry is preferred
- Fluent in English (written and spoken), Dutch language at level C1 preferred

**benefits.**

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 31 dec, 2026 (possible extension)

**you are welcome here.**

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

**about Innovative Medicine**

Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address some of the most complex diseases of our time and pioneer the medicines of tomorrow.

**application process.**

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days. We do not accept applications via email.

**Diversity, Equity & Inclusion**

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.